About Kathryn
Kathryn’s most recent role involved supporting young people as the Chief Executive of the national charity OnSide, where she played a pivotal role in expanding the OnSide Network of Youth Zones across the country. Although she stepped down in 2023, she continues to contribute to the charity as a strategic advisor.
With extensive experience working with young people through voluntary efforts, Kathryn has served as a rape crisis counsellor, established and managed support groups for incest survivors, and has personally provided fostering and mentoring for young people.
Kathryn’s received an MBE in 2024 for services to young people and holds a degree in Economics and Accounting from Bristol University and an MBA from Cranfield University. Her previous career was in the food industry, focusing on start-ups, rapid growth, change management, and mergers.