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Meet our
professional team
AMOS
FOUNDER & CEO
Amos is a youth worker, activist and community organiser. He founded Our Second Home in 2018, inspired by the transformative experience he had in his youth movement, and driven to empower and develop the next generation of leaders in communities with refugee backgrounds. He has a 15 years' experience working in community building. Amos studied International Relations at Leeds University and has an MSc in Migration Studies from Oxford University, and often can be found trying to master his crispy chilli oil recipe.
SARAH
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Sarah joined OSH in 2023 after working and volunteering in the refugee sector. It was when running a summer youth programme with people who have experience of the asylum system that she saw the importance of safe and welcoming spaces in helping to build a life in the UK. As Operations Manager, she brought together our growing list of programmes and strengthened the OSH community, and she became Deputy Director in 2026. Otherwise find her free-diving in a murky British lake.
CLAIRE
HEAD OF PROGRAMMES
Claire joined the OSH team as Head of Programmes from CARAS, where she coordinated education programmes for adults and young people from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds. Prior to this, she conducted research on culturally responsive and trauma-informed refugee education in a global context—working with Teachers College, Columbia University, the Lebanese NGO Jusoor, and the UNHCR. Claire originally started out as a history teacher, and when she’s not working, she is also a pottery teacher and maker.
RACHEL
COMMUNITIES MANAGER
Rachel is a project coordinator, workshop facilitator and mentor. She founded OSH's Bristol Hub in 2023, and in 2026 became Communities Manager to work across our hubs. Rachel has been working with young people since 2016 in a range of settings - from running the Young Refugee Project with the Red Cross to delivering creative workshops in Serres refugee camp. She is driven to create platforms for young people with a background of displacement to feel that they belong and have the tools, confidence and community to thrive in the UK. Otherwise she can be found rollerblading or making something out of clay!
AMER
LEADERSHIP & VOLUNTEERING MANAGER
As the Leadership and Volunteering Manager, Amer brings a deep commitment and extensive experience in youth empowerment, volunteering and community building. Having been part of OSH’s journey since 2023, he has supported young people to grow as leaders, volunteers, and active changemakers within their communities. Amer is passionate about creating inclusive, youth-led spaces and continues to support the programmes that make OSH a home for so many.
CATH
RELATIONSHIPS FUNDRAISING MANAGER
Cath is a passionate and experienced fundraiser dedicated to growing support for OSH and expanding the charity's impact. She is committed to building meaningful connections with individuals, trusts & foundations, community groups, event participants, and corporate partners — inspiring them to become part of OSH’s mission. Every partnership and contribution will help create life-changing opportunities for young people, empowering them to build confidence, develop vital skills, and play an active role in their communities.
TOMI
ADMINISTRATOR
Tomi first volunteered with OSH in May 2024 and quickly fell in love with the OSH’s mission and community. Starting as a volunteer youth leader, she soon took on the roles of Logistics Coordinator and Programme Coordinator on residential trips. Now, she joins the staff team as Administrator.
She is a passionate youth leader and facilitator, and loves connecting with young people and volunteers alike. She is dedicated to creating a safe, welcoming, and inspiring environment where everyone in our community can thrive.
MIRIAM
BRISTOL COMMUNITY COORDINATOR
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MOIRA
SENIOR BRISTOL COMMUNITY & LEADERSHIP WORKER
Moira first volunteered as a leader on OSH residential trips between 2023-24 before joining the Bristol Hub team as a Facilitator. She is passionate about the power of community, social connections, and supportive and welcoming spaces. Moira has held various roles in the OSH community, most recently transitioning to her current role as the Senior Bristol Community & Leadership Worker in April 2026.
In her current role, Moira supports with weekly Bristol Hub activities, residential trips, and has helped develop and facilitate Bristol’s Leadership Training program. Both in and outside of work, she is happiest out in nature!
DANI
LONDON COMMUNITY WORKER
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CONSTANCE
COMMUNICATIONS & CONTENT PRODUCER
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Meet our
Youth Advisory Board
ALVARO
Alvaro has been part of OSH since 2023
KHALED
Khaled has been part of OSH since 2019.
MEHRAVEH
Mehraveh has been part of OSH since 2021.
MISHKAT
Mishkat has been part of OSH since 2021
LOUJEIN
Loujein has been part of OSH since 2024
MAJEED
Majeed has been part of OSH since 2024
SHADIA
Shadia has been part of OSH since 2024.
TOMI
Tomi has been part of OSH since 2023
Meet our
trustees
Hamzah Al-Qhfa
Trustee
Hamzah began his OSH journey as a volunteer in 2022, and has done multiple roles such as Logistics Lead. He is currently a student of Politics and International Relations at the University of Birmingham and the Operations Manager for Let’s Feed Brum.
Ezio Fabricio
Treasurer
Ezio is a project manager, who left Brazil in 2007 to work in the Oil and Gas industry in Africa. In 2012 Ezio moved to Europe, taking up the role of Corporate Real Estate manager, working between London and the Hague. Throughout his career, he has been heavily involved in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Currently he works as Head of Real Estate at Northern Trust, American investment bank.
Hannah Spark
Safeguarding Trustee
Hannah Spark is a social worker, educator and safeguarding specialist with over a decade of experience working with young people and families. She currently works as a Principal Practice Tutor at Frontline where she leads and mentors teams of experienced social workers, develops high-quality training, and supports the next generation of child protection social workers across the UK.
Hannah is passionate about safeguarding as a means of empowerment — not just protection. She believes deeply in OSH’s mission to create joyful, safe spaces where young refugees can build community, reclaim childhood, and grow into confident leaders.
Wintana Mana Tekie
Trustee
Wintana joined Our Second Home as a participant at the end of 2023 and has since grown within the organisation through multiple roles including volunteer leader, logistics and programme coordinators, first aider, and now trustee. Her journey reflects a strong commitment to community, youth empowerment, and creating supportive spaces for young people. Through her
involvement, she has contributed to initiatives that focus on inclusion, wellbeing, and engagement. As both a trustee and active member of the organisation, Wintana brings lived experience, dedication, and a genuine passion for helping others feel
seen, supported, and valued.
Nic Schlagman
Chair
Nic is a freelance trainer and consultant. He spent 10 years as Head of Social Action and Interfaith at West London Synagogue. He has worked professionally in both education and refugee humanitarian relief. From 2009-2013 he was the Humanitarian Coordinator and then Programme Manager for the African Refugee Development Centre in Tel Aviv. He currently runs a number of direct service projects for refugees and asylum seekers in London including a Drop-in for destitute asylum seeker families, a support project for queer asylum seekers, language and employment support for refugees, and Community Sponsorship for both Syrian and Ukrainian refugees. When not working Nic can be found watching Marvel cartoons with his two daughters.
Raymond Simonson
Trustee
Raymond is the first CEO of JW3, London's Jewish Community Centre – the only one of its kind in the UK – which opened in October 2013. He came into this role with over 25 years' experience in informal Jewish education, leadership development, youth work and community building. He is a qualified Community and Youth Worker, holds a BA in Jewish History, an MA in Applied Anthropology and Community & Youth Work, and is an alumnus of the Cambridge University Senior Faith Leadership Programme. He is particularly proud to be a lay advisor to Amal, a cultural charity that utilises Muslim arts and culture to increase understanding of Britain’s Muslim communities among people of other faiths and none. Raymond is eternally grateful that his wife, an NHS Psychiatric Nurse, and two children are incredibly patient.
Robyn Smith
Trustee
Robyn is a participatory researcher, with a background in youth work. She is passionate about working alongside young refugees and asylum seekers and grassroots organisations to understand what matters to young people in their lives and co-create and evaluate sport, art, and music activities that centre care, joy, and community. Her work is grounded in a belief that research should be accountable to the communities it serves, and she uses participatory and co-production approaches methods to amplify youth voices and social action. Robyn currently works at Loughborough University as a Research Fellow, but her work lives just as much in community spaces, sports fields, and youth centres.
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