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The ATOVA Family

Despite being a relatively new organisation, our unique next generation of International Development solutions are designed, led and facilitated by a team of Experts, with a over 150 years combined experience in their fields.

So, when we tell you that ATOVA is unlike any other volunteering opportunity on the planet, its safe to say we know what were talking about!

Meet the team of experts who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make it all happen!

Samuel Oakes

CEO & Founder

Over 10 years experience managing operations within sustainable development, conservation, education and military roles globally.

Mike Beeken

CFO & Chairman

Over 9 years business & engineering experience within construction, aviation, electrical and renewable energy roles.

Tim Oakes

Expert Advisor | Electrical Engineering Expert.

Over 40 years in electronic engineering solutions, extensive experience working in a range of teams and organisations including INGOs.

Stuart Harrowing

Expert Advisor | Education & Leadership Expert.

Over 10 years experience in the education sector in a range of delivery and leadership roles, including most recently Curriculum Leader.

Hilary Sloane

Expert Advisor | Photography, Journalism & Media.

Over 35 years experience as a producer for film and print advertising. Over 10 years experience as a photographer & writer for international INGOs.

Sarah Wang

Expert Advisor | Operations & Programs Specialist.

Over 25 years experience working in youth, community development and education. Specialist in education for the development sector.

Dr Karthick Selvakumar

Expert Advisor | Healthcare & Medicine Expert.

Over 7 years experience in practical medicine with the NHS in the UK. Extensive experience overseas working with over 10 INGOs around the world.

Emily Riddington

Expert Advisor | Primary Education Expert.

Over 7 years experience in primary education. Subject leader across multiple schools including Forest Schools Leader & conservation teacher.

Ann Beardall

Expert Advisor | Education Management Expert.

Over 40 years' experience in education (teaching) including over 15 years in school leadership. Currently a retired Headteacher, Ann is the Co Chair of the board of Governors for a school federation in England.

Alice Copping

Expert Advisor | Program Design, Delivery & Evaluation

Over ten years’ experience managing programmes; in particular complex multilateral government-funded projects. Alice leads teams and organisations in the design, delivery and evaluation of large scale international development projects.

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We hire new staff for a range of remote, UK based and international roles on a regular basis. To find out more and to see our current job vacancies click the button below. Or if you have any questions feel free to contact us via email or using the chat button at the bottom right of your screen!

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