Who we are
The Team
Tash Alexander
Founder, Director & Motivational Coach
Tash set up Head Held High to empower people from challenging backgrounds and help them redefine their selves, and not be dominated by their past actions, limited self-beliefs or environment. She has over 15 years of coaching experience and has created a highly interactive and motivational style of delivery, so that people start taking new action from the moment they meet Head Held High. Tash aims to continue to reach as many people as possible and help them walk with their heads held high.
Rona Hunter
Trustee
Rona Hunter is the Chief Executive Officer of Capital City Partnership, a charity which manages and invests over £10,000,000 per annum in third sector and community services to tackle poverty and inequality, through the lens of employability and income maximisation. Rona also takes a wider strategic lead role in developing new opportunities in response to emerging markets, including the response to the Green Economy and new skills required.
Clare Fernandes
Trustee
Clare Fernandes is an experienced CFO with over 25 years operating at a senior level, mainly within Tech and Transformation. She is passionate about child development and education, volunteering with charities and schools to support and develop disadvantaged groups. Clare has been working with Head Held High since 2021 and advises on finance and strategic matters.
Patrick Green
Trustee
Patrick Green is the CEO of the anti-knife crime charity The Ben Kinsella Trust. The Trust aims to prevent knife crime by educating young people about the choices and consequences of carrying a knife and by campaigning for change in the law and society. The Trust also provides resources for people to raise awareness and promote positive alternatives to violence.
Shelly Khaled
Trustee
Shelly Khaled brings over 20 years’ leadership experience of working in the youth sector, most recently at Let Me Know, an education charity working with young people to prevent domestic violence, relationship abuse and sexual assault. Shelly is an experienced foster carer who also volunteers as an independent panel member for two foster care organisations. He is passionate about empowering others to reach their potential and brings lived experience as well as a purpose driven approach to all his work with young people.