Mirjana Majerski
Mirjana Majerski
Administrator and Receptionist: Born in Bosnia & Herzegovina
Born in Bosnia and Herzegovina, former Yugoslavia. Moved to England in 1993 due to the war in Bosnia and Herzegovina. During the war I realised my passion for helping others and wished to pursue that as a career in the future. That wish was fulfilled when I started working at Nova in 2007 and I hope to continue for many years to come.
Marija Mirazic
Marija Mirazic
Enrichment and Family Support Manager: Born in Yugoslavia
Born in Serbia, Yugoslavia. In London since 1997. Moved to North Kensington in 2012 and found Nova. In my mother tongue, the word Nova means New. Nova has brought new opportunities to me – just like it says in its name.
Matthew Barnett
Matthew Barnett
Head of Children, Young People and Families: Born in Germany
Born in Germany, to English and Welsh Parents, after an unsettled start I eventually spent my formative years in Yorkshire. My working class family did a fantastic job of instilling their values of decency, solidarity and compassion for others. They inspired me to take chances and not limit myself, encouraging me to follow a more unconventional – and unlikely – career in the arts and eventually make my way down South to the big city to chase my dreams! I’ve now been settled in London for over 20 years and a little prouder every day to be a small part of our diverse and vibrant community.
Katya Elina
Katya Elina
Head of Services: Born in Leningrad
Born and raised in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg), Russia, to a family with many generations of educators. While studying mathematics at university, fell in love with teaching and have been working in education ever since. London has been my home for the past 20 years – its diversity and bustle remind me of my home city.
Jonnie Beverley: Treasurer
Jonnie has been closely associated with Nova for over 20 years and was its Chair until 2 years ago, when he formally retired as deputy CEO of Westway Development Trust. His work for the Trust included working with migrant and refugee communities in K&C to help develop their voluntary services through joint projects, consortia, fundraising and support over the longer term. He is currently engaged part-time as a business & project development consultant with Surrey Docks Farm and remains a trustee of several charities in Kensington and Chelsea.
Stewart McCure: Chair
Stewart is founding Director of Dramatic Change, a global training consultancy founded in 1995. Born in Australia, he has degrees in Business and Literature & Philosophy from the University of Sydney. He has performed, produced and directed improvised theatre around the world and builds workshops to enhance self-confidence, focus and motivation. Stewart has been a Nova Trustee since 2006 and is a former Chair of the organisation. He is a member of the PCC of St John’s Wood Anglican church. He has lived in London for 20 years and is passionate about creating a more inclusive city with opportunities for all.
Jay Burgoyne: Trustee
Jay is Head of Engagement and Operations at Lloyds Banking Group with over 30 years of experience in the financial services sector. Jay has a joint BA honours from Warwick University and an MBA from Bath University. He has been closely associated in different remits with Nova for over 10 years and is also a school governor and chair of resources for Oakwood secondary school in Surrey.