We just wanted to introduce our two new directors Riley Richards and Kate Allman, joining Rebecca, Eva and Aneta (in the pic above!)
Here’s more about them:
Riley decided to get involved with Kids Kitchen primarily because they love food, and think everyone deserves access to easy, tasty, healthy meals.
Riley has previously worked in HR and DEI whilst teaching public speaking and debating part time. Now they’re a full time debating and public speaking tutor, and help people of all ages to feel comfortable expressing themselves in front of others.
In their free time, they can usually be found at a gig or cooking the latest recipe that’s caught their eye.
They joined Kids Kitchen as a Director in January.
Kate was a session leader and Hub Coordinator for Herefordshire for several years (2019 – 2023). She’s actually a veterinary surgeon, but with three young kids, that job simply didn’t allow her the flexibility she needed in that period of her life.
“My role with Kids Kitchen absolutely gave me that flexibility and I loved my time as part of the organisation – as well as being passionate about promoting healthy eating and cooking from scratch, I really enjoyed working with young families and helping to build community around our sessions. I also loved being part of the fantastic Kids Kitchen team and the support that offered me.
My decision to leave my role and return to veterinary work a couple of years ago was tough, but it felt like the right option at the time as my youngest approached school age. However, despite loving my new veterinary job, the passion for what Kids Kitchen does never went away – not least as I see the benefits of what we do come through in my own children every day!
So when I was asked if I would be interested in coming back as one of the Directors for the organisation I love so much, I jumped at the chance! Being able to help guide the organisation and ensure our work continues to benefit as many families as possible is amazing and I am honoured to continue to work alongside the brilliant people who make up Kids Kitchen.“