What three words would people use to describe you?
Kind, resilient & innovative
What does being a governor mean to you?
Being a governor is both a privilege and a responsibility and brings me immense pride and honour. It is an opportunity to give back and support the remarkable work being done by GOSH for children and their families. I feel incredibly fortunate and grateful to be able to contribute even in a small way to the care, hope and the future that the hospital provides.
What are you looking forward to in your role as a governor?
I am looking forward to supporting GOSH in their mission to put the child first and always and in advancing the care for children and young people. I am ready to support, in any way I can, the hospital in finding new, better treatments through research and sharing specialist knowledge.
I am especially excited to work alongside such dedicated staff and fellow governors to help ensure the hospital continues to provide outstanding care and opportunities for young patients.
What lasting impact would you like to leave as a governor?
As a young governor, the lasting impact I hope to leave is ensuring that the voices of children and young people are not only heard, but genuinely valued in the decisions that affect their care and experiences.
Being a teenager gives me a unique perspective. If I can help create systems where young people are regularly asked for their opinions about their care, their environment, and their wellbeing, then I believe I will have made a meaningful contribution.
Another impact I hope to leave is helping to make the hospital feel less intimidating and more comforting for children and teenagers. I would like to support initiatives that improve the emotional and mental wellbeing of patients—whether that means more youth-friendly spaces, better communication between doctors and young patients, or opportunities for patients to stay connected to school and friends while they receive treatment.
Ultimately, the legacy I hope to leave is a culture where young patients are treated not just as recipients of care, but as partners in shaping the hospital experience. If future governors continue to involve young people, seek their perspectives, and design services with them rather than just for them, then I will feel that my time as a governor made a real difference.
What do you admire about GOSH?
What I admire most about GOSH is the ability to combine it’s world class medical expertise with genuine compassion for young patients and their families. I deeply appreciate the dedication and skill of the healthcare professionals who work here.
Another amazing quality is the hospital’s commitment to innovation and continuous improvement – the hospital is a world renowned centre of research and learning, which constantly improves outcomes and gives hopes to families.
Equally important in the holistic approach to care that GOSH provides – GOSH recognises that treating a child goes far beyond addressing a medical condition.
Finally, I also admire the sense of purpose and community which GOSH represents – GOSH brings together healthcare professionals, researchers, volunteers, families and supporters who all share the same mission: to improve the lives of children and to put the child first and always
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
Model making (miniatures), playing piano, singing, reading, kickboxing and climbing.
People don’t know that…
At 12 I independently conducted a scientific experiment, wrote the outcome, presented it to school and couple of weeks later a Professor from Imperial published their research looking at the same subject and reaching the same conclusion ….of course I contacted him and exchanged experiences.
