Our team

Raspberry Pi Foundation

  • Abigail Gibbs

    Copy Editor

  • Adam Ball

    Content Designer

  • Adrian Lansdown

    Software Engineering Manager

    Adrian is a Software Engineering Manager. In his spare time, he enjoys exploring home automation and spending quality time with his partner and their two children.

  • Alex Parry

    Interim Senior Learning Manager

    Alex has many years experience as a Computer Science teacher. He enjoys table tennis, gaming (both playing and developing), and playing squash.

  • Alex Williams

    Creative Lead

    Alex specialises in most things Adobe Suite. He loves minimalist design, bright colours, and Five Guys burgers and fries.

  • Alina Hands

    Senior Accounts Assistant

  • Amanda Egbu

    Club Program Coordinator

    Amanda engages with the community in the US as the Club Programme Coordinator. She also enjoys hosting karaoke parties and inviting friends over to paint together.

  • Andrea Wilson Vazquez

    Senior Learning Manager (USA)

    Andrea works in our North America team working on Experience CS. When she's not working, you can find her with her family exploring one of the many Minnesota state parks or lakes, engaging in a variety of creative and DIY projects, and discovering the tastiest local burger and wing spots.

  • Andrew Csizmadia

    Bebras Competition Manager

    Andrew supports Bebras Challenge and OUCC and promotes creative problem-solving. Formerly a computing teacher, teacher trainer and computing academic. In his spare time, Andrew is a trustee of two computing charities, and enjoys travelling, robotics and LEGO.

  • Andy Bush

    Learning Manager

    Andy develops resources for educators around the world. He's previously been a teacher, advisor and product developer. He loves walking, bird watching and photography.

  • Angelika Michalska

    Marketing Executive

  • Anita Awolaja

    Product Manager

  • Anna Burton-Corea

    Director of Global Partnerships

    Anna is responsible for increasing the Foundation’s reach and impact through a global network of partner organisations. Outside of work she’ll mostly be found chasing her toddler or trying to learn Sinhala.

  • Anna Coe

    Senior Development Manager

    Anna builds fundraising partnerships for the Raspberry Pi Foundation North America. New to the San Francisco Bay Area, she spends her weekends exploring new places, being outside, and learning to garden.

  • Anna Kahn

    Product Manager

    Anna is a Product Manager in the Digital Products team. Outside work she's done poetry gigs everywhere from tiny pubs to festival main stages to the Royal Albert Hall. She roasts a mean potato

  • Anthony Dellow

    IT Support Specialist

    IT support specialist responsible for all things IT related. Animal lover with a few exotic pets such as Lizards and Tarantulas. I mostly spend my free time reading, learning to play piano and playing video games!

  • Anuj Alphonson

    Country Director (India)

    Anuj leads the Foundation's work in India, and specialises in setting up and managing Education, Training & Skilling enterprises. He is an avid reader, follows parallel cinema & tech-based innovations, and enjoys outdoor sports.

  • Asra Begum

    Computer Science Educator (India)

    Asra is a Computer Science Educator in the India team. A devoted person to their role, and in their spare time Asra loves to prepare new sweet dishes.

  • Becca Rose

    Learning Manager

    Becca is a maker and educator and loves anything textiles related (even better if its electronic textiles!). She enjoys teaching and learning computing with arts and crafts.

  • Beckie Ormond

    Learning Manager

    Beckie is a Learning Manager in the Global Curriculum team. Outside of work she loves discovering new recipes, reading and playing board games with her family and friends.

  • Ben Durbin

    Head of Impact

    Ben uses insights from measuring the Foundation's impact to help shape our strategy and improve our products. He loves running, cycling and gardening (or a coffee and good book when it rains!)

  • Ben Garside

    Senior Learning Manager

    Ben is a senior learning manager for our AI Literacy team. He likes listening to 90s music, talking about football and gazing at the stars with a camera in hand. Not always at the same time.

  • Ben Hall

    Senior Learning Manager

    Ben is a learning manager in the educator development team. He enjoys Formula One, bird watching and long walks in the countryside.

  • Beth Atkin

    Business Manager

    Beth supports our business planning processes, and has a focus on environmental sustainability for the Foundation. Outside of work she is a mum, D&D player, and long-time Neighbours fan.

  • Bobby Whyte

    Research Scientist

    Bobby works on the research team and is an educational researcher and former primary school teacher. He enjoys graphic design, building the perfect smart home, and practicing new languages, programming or otherwise.

  • Bonnie Sheppard

    Programme Coordinator

    Bonnie coordinates and supports the exciting projects of the Research Team. She loves house plants, countryside walks, and a good brunch.

  • Brice Fernandes

    Director of Software Engineering

    Brice is responsible for our software engineering team at the foundation. In his spare time he can be found boardgaming, making things with wood and metal, or running and attending community tech events.

  • Bryony Aujla

    Global Partnerships Manager

    Bryony supports our current funders. In her spare time she loves almost anything creative, enjoying the countryside and exploring new coffee spots.

  • Carly Lucken

    Senior Accountant

  • Catherine Hitchins

    People and Culture Apprentice

    Catherine is a People & Culture Apprentice at the Foundation, supporting the rest of the P&C team. She enjoys reading, cooking and spending time outside (especially when she gets to make a fire).

  • Cathrin Stephen

    Computer Science Educator (College)

    Cathrin is a Computer Science educator at a college in India, dedicated to innovative teaching and the development of engaging, future-ready curriculum. Her technical interests include artificial intelligence, machine learning, game development, data science, and software engineering.

  • Claire Johnson

    Research Scientist

    Claire is one of the research team. Outside of work she spends ridiculous amounts of time and money on her beautiful horse, Ben, who will do anything for a carrot.

  • Claire McDonald

    Outreach and Engagement Manager

    Claire is the Outreach & Engagement Manager based in Manchester. She is an avid runner and experimental chef. In her spare time, she also organises grassroots community events including the unconference BarCamp Manchester.

  • Conor West

    Finance Analyst Apprentice

    Conor is our Finance Analyst Apprentice. In his spare time Conor enjoys playing video games, watching football and walking in the countryside with his dog.

  • Dan Fisher

    Marketing Manager

    Dan plys his trade in the Foundation’s marketing department and is very much alive. He remains unconvinced that a staff bio is a good vehicle for his sense of humour.

  • Dan Halson

    Senior Software Engineer

    Dan is a Software Engineer on the Digital Team. He's a father of two wonderful boys. He can been spotted doing improvised routes up mountainsides in North Wales and making weird bloopy noises with strange musical devices.

  • Dan Ladbrook

    Marketing Apprentice

  • Daniel Brierton

    Software Engineering Manager

    Daniel has been coding since he was a kid, and now works on CoderDojo community tools to help empower today's kids to learn with tech.

  • Daria Hupov

    Videographer

    With a professional background in documentary editing, Daria joined as one of the foundation's filmmakers. She has many interests in her spare time, some of which include writing in her diary, photographing with instant cameras, and attending way too many music concerts.

  • Darren Bayliss

    Community Coordinator (Ireland)

    Darren is Code Club and CoderDojo Regional Coordinator for Ireland. He loves rugby and everything digital making, and a slice of seriously good lemon cake goes a long way with him.

  • Darren Cross

    Director of People and Culture

    Darren is responsible for development and implementation People and Culture across the organisation and making sure we have great people to deliver our mission and a great culture. He is also Chair of Trustees for a multi academy trust and a dad of 3.

  • Dharmesh Chauhan

    Senior Product Manager

    Dharmesh is a Senior Product Manager in the Digital Products team, focusing on our learning products. In his spare time, he enjoys tinkering with technology, powering up retro games, and curling up to watch classic films.

  • Diana Kirby

    Research Assistant

    Diana helps coordinate Raspberry Pi's research work. In her spare time she helps run a choir and volunteers at a museum. She can often be found attempting to befriend random cats.

  • Diane Dowling

    Interim Director of Learning Products

    Diane previously taught A Level Computer Science, now she works on the Ada Computer Science project. She loves coding, robots and alpacas. In her spare time Diane is a trustee of a national charity that runs robotics events for sixth formers.

  • Dips Thompson

    Learning Manager

    Dips is a Learning Manager within our Educator Development team who finds joy in family time, long dog walks, running, crocheting, reading, and discovering new corners of the world.

  • Divya Mahadevan

    Product Manager

    Divya is a Product Manager for the Digital Products team. Outside of work, she enjoys hunting for the best coffee in her area, cooking new recipes (to moderate success), and running in circles (also to moderate success).

  • Doru Szocs

    Operations and Facilities Coordinator

  • Drew Reed

    Junior Legal Counsel

    Drew is Junior Legal Counsel at the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and engages with the legal aspects of the Foundation's important work.

  • Duncan Maidens

    Senior Learning Manager (Data Science)

    Passionate about the value of computing knowledge no matter where life takes you, Duncan oversees our online Data Computer Science. Duncan enjoys caravaning with his family in his spare time.

  • Ellie Proffitt

    Global Partnerships Manager, Clubs

    Ellie supports partners to set up and run coding clubs around the world. She loves art and design, anything pistachio flavoured and is a proud mum of two.

  • Emily Kilcoin

    Fundraising Coordinator

    Emily is part of the Fundraising & Development team, ensuring smooth operations with admin, donations and grants. Outside of her work, you'll find her baking or enjoying the outdoors with her two young daughters.

  • Emma Linney

    Business Process Manager

    Emma leads on process improvements to maintain an environment that best supports our growing team. In her spare time she reads, runs and plans cake interventions.

  • Emma Staves

    Learning Manager

    Emma is a Learning Manager on the AI team. She enjoys podcasts and learning how to make things. She is currently learning how to crochet and likes to play the guitar and piano badly in her spare time.

  • Emma Williams

    Director of Fundraising and Partnerships

    Emma leads our fundraising and partnerships team working with funders to inspire children to create and get excited about digital tech. She loves being close to nature, writing or singing songs and getting lost in a book. She is slightly addicted to LEGO Masters Australia.

  • Faheemah Vachhiat

    Learning Manager

  • Faye Magellan

    Chief Marketing Officer

    Faye is responsible for promoting the Foundation. She loves to roam the coastline in her campervan as often as possible.

  • Faye Weatherill

    People and Culture Business Partner

    Faye is a People and Culture Business Partner and responsible for managing the team's processes and systems. She loves music, food and being outdoors, and is happiest when combining all three.

  • Fergus Kirkpatrick

    Astro Pi Programme Manager

    Fergus manages the Astro Pi Challenge. He’s very noisy! Plays piano, makes beats, bashes drums. Sometimes he goes running, cycling, or swimming.

  • Fiona Coventry

    Impact Manager

    Fiona helps us understand the impact of our work and how we can do even better. She is also a CoderDojo volunteer and regular board gamer.

  • Freddie Davis

    IT Support Specialist

    Freddie is our IT Support Specialist, looking after everything IT, and ensuring it all clicks! Outside of work he can be found either fixing cars, drinking craft beer, or tinkering with home automation tech!

  • Gareth Brady

    Software Engineering Manager

  • Gary Coxhead

    Learning Manager

    Gary is an ex-teacher with over 15 years of experience working in schools. In his free time, he creates indie video games and tinkers with electronics. Away from tech, he enjoys getting out into nature with his family surfing, walking and biking.

  • Geetanjali K

    Learning Manager

    Geetanjali is a Learning Manager in our Indian Team. She has spent her last 8 years in computer science curriculum creation for formal schools. Outside of work, she loves to create DIY kits for underprivileged kids, read sci-fi & fictional books, and play with her daughter.

  • Geraint Ballinger

    Astro Pi Software Development & Deployment Engineer

    Geraint writes software to help young people run experiments and computer programs in space. In his spare time you will see him running up and down hills (or maybe you won't if he is running fast!) or playing his cello in an orchestra.

  • Greg Annandale

    Principal Software Engineer

    Alongside leading engineering within the Digital Products team, Greg is also a photographer and expedition guide. His photos feature as the desktop wallpaper for Raspberry Pi OS.

  • Hae Joo Kang

    Apprentice Software Engineer

  • Hedy Brown

    Community Engagement Coordinator

    Hedy is the Community Engagement Coordinator in the US. Outside of work, she can be found lounging in her garden or taking her camper van on adventures with her husband and her dog.

  • Helen Baron

    Community Coordinator (North of England)

    Helen is the Community Coordinator for Code Clubs in the North of England, connecting and supporting local communities. She's a keen reader, a decent baker and will happily talk about dogs for hours.

  • Helen Drury

    Senior Events Manager

    Helen finds creative ways to engage more people in the mission of the Foundation. She is also a make-up artist and keeps reptiles.

  • Helen Gardner

    Programme Manager

    Helen manages Coolest Projects - a worldwide showcase of amazing digital tech created by young people. Her dream playlist would be exclusively 90s and 00s feel good pop.

  • Helen Vallence

    Community Coordinator (Support and Communications)

    Helen is the CoderDojo Community Coordinator and looks after Garda Vetting for CoderDojo Ireland. A lover of all things tech and true crime documentaries. Always looking to learn!

  • Isabel Ronaldson

    Global Partnerships Manager

    Izzy supports the organisations working globally with clubs and volunteers. In her free time, she likes reading, gardening and yelling about K-dramas. She also likes making terrible puns.

  • Isabelle Smillie

    Senior Software Engineer

    A software engineer on the Digital Products team. Isabelle's weekends are often spent reading, drawing, playing games or trying to skate!

  • James Fudge

    Senior Software Engineer

    James is a software engineer who has been coding since he was sat in front of a Commodore PET. He is a father of two boys and a hoarder of all kinds of computers and electronics.

  • James Robinson

    Senior Learning Manager

    James leads the global curriculum team, developing high quality lesson materials for educators and learners around the world. He is passionate about computing pedagogy and research and is seldom seen without a cup of tea or a handful of Lego bricks

  • Jamie Benstead

    Software Engineer

    Jamie is a software engineer fueled by coffee, ice cream, and a passion for Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. When not grappling on the mats or pumping iron, you'll find him hiking scenic trails with camera in hand or DJing local events.

  • Jan Ander

    Senior Communications Manager

    Manages communications at the Foundation. Has a background in biology, a passion for democratising the design and use of digital technologies, and a deep love of cinnamon rolls.

  • Jana Paul

    Development Manager

    Jana helps fundraise for the foundation and is passionate about connecting donors with our mission. She enjoys long runs, reading, and hanging with her husband and dogs in their campervan.

  • Jane Vance

    Head of Product Design

  • Jane Waite

    Senior Research Scientist

    Jane is responsible for the Foundation's computing education research projects. Her loves are Grace (her gorgeous grown-up daughter), Goat (her crazy cat), and her garden (full of veggies).

  • Jaskaran Singh

    Impact Manager

    Jaskaran helps us understand the impact of our work and how we can improve. He enjoys playing the guitar, playing football, watching films, or walking in green spaces (giving every passing dog a pat!).

  • Jenni Hutchings

    Copy Editor

    Jenni is a Copy Editor. In her spare time, she can usually be found reading, baking, or (very slowly) learning to play the piano.

  • Jess Lucas

    Recruitment Business Partner

    Jess specialises in all things recruitment, and is responsible for finding great people to join the wonderful team at Raspberry Pi. She loves listening to podcasts, doing DIY/home improvements, and exploring new countryside dog walks.

  • Jessie Morris

    People and Culture Business Partner

    Jessie is the People and Culture Business Partner. She loves going for brunch at the weekend, sunny walks with a podcast, and is obsessed with cats.

  • Joanne Vincent

    Senior Marketing Manager

    Joanne is part of the Communications & Marketing Team, supporting the development of our marketing strategy and campaigns. She volunteers at a Girls’ Football Club & enjoys browsing at car boot sales.

  • Joe Edwards

    Development Manager

    Joe establishes corporate fundraising partnerships at the Foundation. He loves playing bass guitar, old-school video games and is a proud dad of three!

  • John McAtominey

    Head of Club Growth & Engagement, UK & Ireland

    John leads our work to support the Code Club community in UK and Ireland in continuing to thrive. He has an interest in authentic leadership, is a trustee of two Scout charities, and studies Computing at the Open University.

  • John Rajeesh Nagarajan

    State Manager

    John is our State Manager who is passionate about building innovative products and solving complex problems. Outside of work, John enjoys involving himself in Church based activities, playing sports and spending time with family and friends.

  • Jon Witts

    Learning Manager

    Jon has worked in educational IT for 20 years and has been teaching for 12 years. Outside of work Jon enjoys rock climbing, bouldering, yoga, playing guitar (badly) and creating intermittent digital art works

  • Josh Crossman

    Learning Manager

    Josh is a Learning Manager, working on developing training opportunities for educators. Aside from his work at the Foundation, he enjoys exploring new countries, cultures, and foods!

  • Josie Douglass

    Financial Controller

    Josie used to be a maths teacher and now crunches numbers in the finance team. She loves music and her claim to fame is playing at Glastonbury festival.

  • Kamila Hughes

    Senior Manager, IT and Facilities

    Looks after everything IT for us. Loves Taekwondo, a good brew, and hiking with her family and dog.

  • Kate Irwin

    Learning Manager

    Kate's a writer, editor and former journalist who's spent more than a decade crafting inspiring online learning experiences for adults. In her spare time, she loves tinkering with recipes, retro gaming and outdoor adventuring.

  • Katharine Childs

    Research Assistant

    Katharine is a researcher with particular interests in broadening participation in computing and physical computing. She likes football and playing the piano.

  • Katherine Leadbetter

    Global Partnerships Manager - Experience AI

    Kat works with partners around the world to help educators and their students learn about AI. In her spare time she can be found singing in a choir, playing piano or trying to learn Japanese.

  • Kristina Dudnyk

    Apprentice Software Engineer

    Kristina is an Apprentice Software Engineer on the Digital Products team at the Foundation. She loves big cats and yoga.

  • Laura Holborow

    Senior Learning Manager

    Laura is a senior learning manager for the team delivering the English curriculum and content. Laura enjoys running a code club and seeing young people get creative with computers. When not at work Laura will be found renovating her Victorian house.

  • Laura James

    Learning Manager

    Laura loves coding and worked for 20 years in industry before becoming a teacher of GCSE and A Level Computer Science. When she’s not teaching students to code you can find her singing in an eighties tribute band.

  • Laura Kirsop

    Director of Product Management

    Laura is responsible for digital product management at the Foundation. She's also a mum and a fan of 20th-century architecture.

  • Laura Kishimoto

    Software Engineering Manager

    Laura is an Engineering Manager based near Sheffield. Her passion lies in growing teams and building impactful technology. Outside of work, Laura enjoys the outdoors, games, red pandas, and spending time with her family.

  • Lauren McNamara

    Executive Assistant

    Lauren works with Philip supporting scheduling and putting projects into practice. She loves cooking and watching live music.

  • Laurie Smith

    Director of Operations

    Laurie helps to look after the Foundation's people, operations and finances. In his spare time, he runs a youth group, occasionally picks up a guitar, and generally enjoys life with his young family in Cambridge.

  • Liesl Quinn

    Salesforce Administrator

    Liesl is our Salesforce wizard. Outside of work, Liesl loves all kinds of exercise, especially roller skating with her roller derby team. She is a passionate rugby fan, coffee addict and self confessed gadget geek.

  • Lily Tellier

    Senior Accounts Assistant

    Lily provides accounting support across the Foundation. She enjoys volunteering, exploring new places, plays the piano and loves baking delicious sweet treats.

  • Liz Eaton

    Marketing Manager

    Liz focuses on the marketing for Experience AI. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family, running, and reading (and listening to) a really good book!

  • Liz Walsh

    Learning Manager

    Liz is a former elementary educator passionate about expanding equitable computer science for all students. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking and exploring new places, reading, and cooking!

  • Lizzie Jackson

    Youth Programmes Coordinator

    Lizzie is a Youth Programmes Coordinator at the Foundation. She loves all things creative, cheese-based, and golden retriever related (not necessarily all at once). Ask her about jousting.

  • Lois Wells

    Senior Software Engineer

    Lois is a Senior Software Engineer in the Digital Products team. Away from the keyboard she may be found crocheting a cuddly toy or with her nose in a good book.

  • Lou Loxley

    Senior PR Manager

    Lou is our Senior PR Manager. A self-confessed news junkie and former BBC TV journalist, she also loves detective novels, ginger cats, and a great cappuccino.

  • Lydia Bolton

    Operations and Prospect Development Manager

    Lydia helps the Foundation to find new fundraising partnerships and to connect our supporters to our mission. She enjoys spending time with her young family and spending time outdoors.

  • Mac Bowley

    Learning Manager

    Mac is our Learning Manager. A teacher in his spare time, he enjoys showing people of all ages how computing works! When away from screens, he is an avid baker.

  • Mamta Manaktala

    Senior Learning Manager (India)

    Mamta is a Senior Learning Manager in our India team. Having been a Computer Science teacher for 15 years, I now create learning resources on Computing and Coding for school students. Outside of work, I read books on life hacks and spirituality.

  • Manni Cheung

    Research Assistant

    Manni blends Cultural Studies and Human-Computer Interaction to explore everyday tech use. They're passionate about inclusive education, the usually messy, human side of innovation, and enjoys slow walks, writing, and kitchen experiments.

  • Marc Scott

    Senior Learning Manager

    Marc is an ex-teacher who's responsible for creating and managing the Raspberry Pi educational resources. He's passionate about Open Education Resources and teaching martial arts.

  • Mark Calleja

    Learning Manager

    MrC is a teacher, surfer, maker, hacker, writer, gamer, quixotic ambassador of geekdom, and Raspberry Pi's resident trickster-imp.

  • Matt Hogan

    Learning Manager

    Matt is a passionate Learning Manager committed to broadening horizons for young people. He develops resources to spark curiosity and ignite a love of computer science in the next generation. Outside of work he can be found cycling, surfing, skiing, or piloting a drone.

  • Matthew Trew

    Senior Software Engineer

    Matthew develops technology for virtual learning and assessment on the Ada Computer Science platform. Outside of work, he enjoys game development and music, as well as hiking and photography if coaxed outdoors.

  • Max Elkins

    Senior Product Designer

    Max is a Senior Product Designer who spends most of his day in [latest design tool] creating digital experiences. He also enjoys mechanical keyboards, vinyl, (re)installing Linux, and 3D printing.

  • Meg Wang

    Editor (Hello World)

  • Mel Farrington

    Senior Product Manager

    Mel is a Product Manager in the Digital Products team, focusing on our learning products. Her weekends almost always contain coffee with a great book, an art exhibition or a new place to explore (perhaps all three if she’s lucky!).

  • Michael Conterio

    Online Course Production Manager

    Michael is a physicist turned educator who's excited about helping people discover their creativity through coding. In his spare time he enjoys performing stand-up comedy.

  • Monique Franzsen

    Learning Manager

    Monique is our Learning Manager, bringing 12 years of experience as a Computing teacher to the team. Outside of work, Monique enjoys playing video games, crafting role-playing adventures, and voraciously reading science fiction and fantasy novels.

  • Muireann Bird

    Senior User Experience Researcher

    Muireann is a senior user experience researcher in the product design team. Outside of work, she loves the sea, lives five minutes from the beach and swims and runs there as much as possible. She also plays and sings Irish traditional music on a range of obscure instruments!

  • Neena Patel

    Social Media Manager

    Neena manages & provides strategic direction to the Raspberry Pi Foundation social media channels. In her spare time, she likes drawing, crafting, painting, yoga & jogging. She will be completely distracted if there is a dog!

  • Nick Crofts

    Youth Partnerships Coordinator

    Nick helps educators and young people explore creative computing. He believes tech should empower, not just be consumed, and is always up for prototyping robots or hacking coffee machines.

  • Noeleen Doyle

    Community Manager (Ireland)

    Noeleen supports the CoderDojo community in Ireland. In her free time she's probably chilling with her dog or listening to some music, could be indie, could be kpop, the more variety the better!

  • Nuala McHale

    Community Experience Manager

    Nuala manages communications and engagement for CoderDojo. She's a Dojo mentor and enjoys seeing kids make hilarious projects. She also loves animals, farming, making things, theatre, the arts, and food!

  • Patrick Cherry

    Software Engineering Manager

    Patrick works with the Digital Foundation team, helping them deliver their best work. When not corralling engineers, he enjoys being outside — in the garden, up hills, on the water, or on his bike.

  • Penny Simmonds

    People and Culture Coordinator

    Penny is a People and Culture Coordinator in the Foundation. Outside of work, Penny is a keen runner and cyclist and has a passion for baking.

  • Petar Simonovic

    Software Engineer

    Pete is a software engineer. When he’s not coding landscape generators or bee-keeping simulators, he likes to read, listen to electronic music and spend time with his family.

  • Pete Bell

    Learning Manager

    A teacher for 23 years, Pete now creates learning materials for secondary educators. Outside of work he enjoys running, playing with his children and brewing delicious craft beers.

  • Peter Wairagu

    Country Manager, Kenya

    Peter leads the Foundation's work in Kenya. He has been in the EdTech space for over 20 years and enjoys mentoring and speaking to people. Over the weekends Peter enjoys reading and/or watching anything action packed.

  • Phil Howell

    Chief Technology and Product Officer

    Phil is responsible for delivering the Digital Products which support The Foundation's programmes and mission. In his spare time Phil can be found breaking cars in order to fix them again. He has been known to run, climb and cycle on occasion.

  • Philip Colligan, CBE

    Chief Executive Raspberry Pi Foundation

    Philip is responsible for developing our strategy, hiring awesome people, and helping them do great work. He’s also a craft cider maker, school governor, and dad to two young digital makers.

  • Philippa Hanman

    Marketing Manager

    Philippa is proud to be part of the marketing team at the Foundation, helping spread the word about all the wonderful things we do. Mum to three daughters, spare time is scarce, but she'll always find time to bake a sourdough and listen to a good podcast!

  • Prabhat Kumar Das

    Computer Science Trainer

    A passionate educator and EdTech professional in STEM and digital learning, specialize in integrating computational thinking, coding, and emerging technologies into classrooms through hands-on, creative, and real-world learning approaches.

  • Päivi Suomela

    Senior Software Engineer

    Päivi is a senior software engineer in the digital foundation team. Outside of work you'll find her most weekends at the potters wheel covered in clay for her latest ceramics creation.

  • Rachel Arthur

    Chief Learning Officer

    Rachel is responsible for developing learning experiences, products and supporting the professional development of computer science teachers all over the world. In her spare time she can be found tackling a DIY project or baking with her two daughters.

  • Rachel Bartlett

    Development Manager

    Rachel supports the corporate partners who fund the foundation, and builds relationships with potential new funders. She is a proud cat mum to Percy and Lola, and outside of work enjoys hiking and learning to play golf.

  • Rachel Bennett

    Managing Director

    Rachel leads the Foundation's non formal education products and learning experiences globally. When not at work, she enjoys traveling and all things geographical!

  • Ram Modhvadia

    Software Engineer

    Ram is a Software Engineer on the Digital Products team. When he's not writing code or tinkering with tech, he can be found gaming, reading or spending time with family and friends.

  • Ramkumar Paidi

    Computing Educator

    Ramkumar is a Computing Educator in our India Team who is passionate about teaching and helping children achieve their potential. In his free time, Ramkumar practices close-up magic, speed math, memory training, and plays the flute. He also loves spending time with his family.

  • Ranjitha Narayanappa

    Computer Science Educator (India)

    Ranjitha identifies teaching as her sole passion and strength and when she is not teaching, she travels to explore new places, especially street food. She is a believer in putting the family first.

  • Rebecca Gracher

    Community Coordinator (Scotland)

    Rebecca is our community coordinator for Scotland, spreading the word about all things Code Club. Outside of work you can often find her exploring around Scotland, pastry in hand, or hanging upside down from a trapeze.

  • Rebecca Howling

    Senior Legal Counsel

    Rebecca, is Senior Legal Counsel here at Raspberry Pi Foundation. She works with Drew to look after our legal interests. In her spare time she enjoys running, cycIing and spending time in her garden in rural Cambridgeshire.

  • Rebecca Moffat

    Programme Coordinator

    Rebecca is a Programme Coordinator at the Foundation. She loves reading and taking her dog, Ted, on long walks, preferably with a pub stop along the way!

  • Rehana Al-Soltane

    Learning Manager

    Rehana is a Learning Manager on a mission to demystify AI and unlock its potential for educators and learners worldwide. When not coding, she likes to take apart electronics, embroider nebulae with e-textiles and practice archery.

  • Richard Hayler

    Director of Youth Partnerships

    Richard runs our Citizen Science programme, including the Weather Station project. He’s an engineer who’s easily distracted by comics, music, rugby, and LEGO. His quest to combine them into a single activity is ongoing.

  • Rik Cross

    Director of Curriculum, Training & Research

    Rik works to ensure that educators have comprehensive, high-quality curricula, resources and professional development opportunities to support the teaching of computing to young people all over the world. Rik also enjoys game development, board games and brewing beer.

  • Rob Jervis

    Creative Lead

    Rob is a designer, published author & illustrator who gets around on a bike. He has an outlandish obsession with documentaries, Mediterranean food and a few obscure genres of music.

  • Rohan Remalli

    Computer Science Educator (India)

    Rohan is a Computer Science Education in our India Team. Passionate about teaching for the youth from all walks of life. In his free time Rohan likes to spend time with family, cooking and travelling.

  • Ruhee Shah

    Global Partnerships Coordinator

    Ruhee works within the Global Partnerships team as a Global Partnerships Coordinator. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, travelling to new places and playing a friendly (or competitive!) game of Scrabble.

  • Rujeko Moyo

    Community Coordinator (England)

    Rujeko is the Community Coordinator for Code Club England. She coordinates and supports England schools on the Code Club Programme. She loves to read and enjoys dancing.

  • Sameer Alam

    Programme Coordinator

    Sameer has a diverse background in India's not-for-profit sector, he has been a development professional for around 8 years. A learner at the core, a problem solver by attitude, a team player by approach and when he is not doing all of these he loves to sing Hindi songs.

  • Sarah Grieves

    Senior Development Manager

    Sarah manages funding partnerships to support the Foundation's mission. She lives in London and loves travel, running and live music.

  • Sarah Millar

    Copy Editor

    As a copy editor, Sarah plays spot the typo for the Foundation. She is passionate about improving communication between specialists and non-specialists. In her spare time, she does agility and other sports with her dogs.

  • Sarah Roberts

    Community Manager, UK

    Sarah is our regional coordinator for Wales. She worked in Astronomy education for years before joining the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and still gets excited about space. Talk to her about circus, cycling, crafts or any type of game to make a friend for life!

  • Sarah Tucker

    Product Designer

    Sarah is a Product Designer at the Foundation. She loves being creative both in and out of work and will try her hand at any craft, from knitting to pottery. In her spare time, she also enjoys running and hiking.

  • Sasha Mishcheriakova

    Localisation Coordinator

    Sasha helps support our community of volunteer translators. In her spare time she enjoys playing video games and making traditional Ukrainian embroidered clothes.

  • Sean Sayers

    Marketing Apprentice

    Sean is a Marketing Apprentice at the Foundation. In his spare time he enjoys playing football and is a self-proclaimed dry ski slope enthusiast.

  • Shawn Roets

    Global Partnerships Coordinator

  • Sofia Mohammed

    US Executive Director

  • Somya Rastogi

    Impact Manager

    As an MEL professional, I design the impact frameworks for the product and program. I am passionate about tech innovations in education and seeing how it is utilised by young people.I love to sketch, calligraph and paint drawing inspiration from nature and travel.

  • Sonja Bienert

    Senior Global Partnerships Manager

    Sonja finds and supports engaged partner organisations around the world to bring coding and digital making clubs to their communities in a localised way. She loves travelling and returning home to the rural west of Ireland to cuddle on the couch with the cats.

  • Sophie Ashford

    Marketing Manager

    Sophie is part of the Marketing and Communications team at the Foundation. When she is not busy sharing stories about the community, Sophie can be found seeking out new hikes with her dog or with her nose in a good book.

  • Sourav Pattanayak

    Odisha State Manager

    Sourav works in Non-formal Learning out of Odisha, India. He loves nature, children, and stories, and wishes to improve education in the grassroots.

  • Stephanie Burton

    Community Manager

    Steph supports our CoderDojo Community in the UK. In her spare time, she is getting to grips with her sewing machine and loves to be down by the river with plenty of crisps and a little craft beer.

  • Swapna Guttikonda

    Computer Science Educator (India)

    Swapna is a dedicated educator with a passion for coding and a mission to empower young minds through technology. She believes good teaching ignites curiosity and fosters real-world problem-solving. Outside the classroom, she enjoys reading inspirational books and exploring new cuisines.

  • Sway Grantham

    Senior Learning Manager

    Sway leads the educator development team to develop amazing professional development resources for educators. She enjoys reading books and playing board games. She can often be found in Disneyland Paris.

  • Swetha Tungaturthi

    Computer Science Educator (India)

    Swetha is a Computer Science Educator who is passionate about nurturing young minds through teaching by day and savouring music and family time during my moments of leisure.

  • Syed Muthahar

    Computer Science Educator

    Syed is a passionate maker and innovator. He seamlessly integrates hands on experiences into the learning process and inspires students to explore, tinker and develop new ways of learning. He loves to explore new food dishes and likes Hyderabadi Dum Biryani.

  • Tamasin Greenough Graham

    Head of Club Development & Operations

  • Tom Flanagan

    Copy Editor

  • Tom Hadfield

    Community Manager, UK

    Tom leads on the development of programmes delivered in partnership with youth and community organisations in the UK. In his spare time, you’ll find him in cinema bars persuading people to watch Inland Empire.

  • Veronica Cucuiat

    Research Scientist

    Veronica is a Research Scientist, interested in how young learners engage with digital making in creative ways. She's also a mum, a cycling enthusiast and in her spare time you can find her at the allotment with her chickens.

  • Vicki Jenkins

    Learning Manager

    I am a learning manager for Raspberry Pi, an ex Primary school teacher. Outside of work, I enjoy dressmaking, reading, and walking my dog with my husband and our twins.

  • Vicky Fisher

    Impact Manager

    Vicky is part of the impact team, helping to understand the impact our work has and how we can be better. Outside of work she loves playing board games, watching tennis, drinking copious amounts of tea and reading murder mystery novels.

  • Wariara Waireri

    Senior Partnerships Manager (Kenya & South Africa)

    Wariara is really good at connecting people and ideas to build high impact and strategic partnerships. She leads our work in Africa. She lives in Kent with her partner, daughter and 2 indoor free roam rabbits. Often dreams of relocating to a hot temperate climate with only rain and sun as seasons.

  • Wendy Orme

    Chief Financial Officer

    Wendy leads finance and operations. When not at work she is a keen armchair rugby fan and has been trying to learn the piano. She lives in Cambridge with her partner and has two now very grown up daughters.

  • Yuki Hazlewood

    Community Coordinator

    Yuki is the Community Coordinator for our Clubs team. She is passionate about tackling social justice issues, is a habitual forager and enjoys hiking with her family and dog.

  • Zeljka Novak Baxter

    Localisation Coordinator

    Zeljka is a Localisation Coordinator with the Communications & Marketing team. Her achievements include completing Wordle in two rows, and long-distance running.

  • Zoe Davidson

    Community Engagement Manager

    Zoe supports the Code Club community, she has recently taken up pottery and now owns a lovely collection of wonky pots.

  • Zoë Kinstone

    Director of UK & Ireland

    Zoë leads the Code Club and CoderDojo programmes, supporting young digital makers globally. She also cycles with her wife and two children, speaks at Leaders Plus events and does sporadic origami.