Tania Nunes
Tania Nunes
Trainee Finance Assistant: Born in Venezuela
My name is Tania, and I was born in Venezuela. I’ve been living in London for 7 years. I love my family more than anything in this world, and I also love learning new cultures. I am very grateful to this country for giving me, my husband, and my children so many opportunities to live, enjoy and grow. I joined Nova in 2021 and they have given me the opportunity to learn the native language and even work. Thank you so much for being such a helpful and lovely team always available to help.
Kieran Walker
Kieran Walker
IAG Adviser: Born in Dagenham
I have worked in various roles throughout my career but they all have one thing in common, helping those in need. Fresh out of college I started work as a carer for the elderly and the physically handicapped. I then moved on to become a support worker for adults with learning disabilities helping to integrate the clients into the community whilst simultaneously teaching them life skills. After that I became a benefits advisor correcting the errors of the DWP and increasing household incomes and improving the financial situations through things like grants and trust funds. Now I’m here at Nova where I hope to have a positive impact on as many lives as possible.
Sina Mahabadi
Sina Mahabadi
Children’s Science Tutor: Born in Iran
I started teaching when I was only 16 yrs old as a teacher assistant 🙂 Since then, I haven’t given up my passion for teaching. My first official teaching experience was running some lectures at university when I was finishing my PhD degree. Once I finished my PhD in biomed Eng, I decided to get my Master in education and ultimately my teaching certificate. From that point, I started teaching both at university and part-time at high school for various subjects. I have taught electronics, math 103, dynamics, radiobiology and biomedical sensors at three universities and four colleges. I have also taught at five high schools and ten tutoring companies for subjects including maths, biology, chemistry, physics and creative writing.
Sarah Gabbott
Sarah Gabbott
Web Designer: Born in Kent
Born in Kent, I spent 16 years in the advertising world mainly for what is now adam&eveDDB not far from the Nova office. My area was creating mood boards which help establish a vision for an advertising campaign or redesign. I went on to a masters in web publishing and I now enjoy helping teams build their new web presence. This is alongside indulging my interest in just about every topic there is … as long as it’s not football.
Nick Wellington: Trustee
Nick is a trusted advisor, consultant and coach, whose work is informed by his personal and professional experiences and knowledge.
Nick's career has spanned government, finance, energy and professional consultancy working with organisations such as Deloitte, Santander, Aviva and the FCA.
Nick's passion for diversity and inclusion has remained strong throughout his career and now much of his work, specialises in helping senior leaders build a bridge to underrepresented staff.
Tieu Pham
Tieu Pham
Head of Engagement, Partnerships and Events: Born in Saigon
Born in Saigon weeks after its fall. Escaped in a leaky boat and spent time in a Philippine refugee camp. Accepted to the coldest place on Earth (Harrogate in winter) in the late 70s. Had a grand tour of various (council) estates of England before living out my teens in London’s East End. In the 90s met my partner, in the more elegant environs of Bath.