Our Team

Emma has a background in teaching and teacher training. She worked as an English language teacher and teacher trainer for 20 years in Ecuador, Thailand, Japan and Singapore. She came back to the UK with her husband and children a few years ago to be closer to family. She first joined CUF to work on some short-term projects and found that she really enjoyed organising events and helping out the different teams in CUF so joined on a permanent basis as Executive Assistant to Rob Wickham, CUF’s Chief Executive. When Emma is not at work she enjoys hanging out with friends and family and planning adventures for them to go on. She loves cooking food from around the world, travelling and is learning all about gardening.

Kalleen joined CUF as HR and Administrative Officer in June 2024. She has more than 28 years' experience within varied HR environments including The British Museum and London Zoo.

Kalleen is passionate about music and singing and serves in the Praise and Worship ministry at her local church.

She loves spending time with family, especially where food is involved. She is an avid reader and enjoys settling down with a good book and a cuppa!

Kate joined CUF in 2024, having previously worked for charities including Christian Aid, Freedom from Torture, and the Community Foundation Network, to connect funders and supporters with the causes they care about.

She is passionate about the role of grassroots community groups, especially neighbourhood churches, in creating a fairer world for all.

Kate currently volunteers for the Othona Christian community movement, lives in Warwickshire, and loves nature.