Jennie White
Chief Executive Officer at Level Trust (CEO)
I feel extremely honoured to be the CEO of Level Trust;
It is a responsibility that I take very seriously. I spent many years as a senior leader in education working in a variety of settings including: custodial and secure units, mainstream primary and secondary schools and alternative provision. I have been a part of the Level Trust team since 2021 and my favorite part of my job is working with our amazing staff,trustees and volunteers to support children and families across Luton. In my spare time you will find me walking my four dogs, reading or watching Strictly!
Our staff team
Kerri Porthouse
Boteko Litombe
Gabi Sampson
Shevon Fearon
Kim Ansell
Leeann Clarke
Jade Halsey
Amar Azam
Catherine Farrell
Donna Davie
Mark Plane
Our trustee board
Altaf Hussain
Chair of Trustees
Altaf Hussain
Altaf is the Principal and CEO of Luton Sixth Form College, the oldest and one of the largest and best specialist sixth form colleges in the country supporting the dreams of over three thousand highly ambitious young professionals.
Altaf is convinced the future UK Prime Minister will come from Luton Sixth Form College – you read it here first!
Fowzia Ahmed
Trustee
Fowzia Ahmed
Wasim Akhtar
Trustee
Wasim Akhtar
Wasim is a passionate solicitor who has grown up in Central Luton. As a Partner at Hannah Solicitors, he has been committed to promoting progression and creating opportunities for the young and upcoming generation.
Whether it’s legal advice, career guidance, or community development, he is always available to make a positive impact.
Wasim has worked with small boutique and large firms bringing together skills from both and is part of a community employment objective to create brighter futures.
Anisah Akthar
Trustee
Anisah Akthar
Anisah graduated from UCL with a degree in Education and Philosophy and started her career in the field of admissions.
She is now Head of Student Experience and Corporate Communications for Luton Sixth Form College and is the youngest female, ethnic minority Head of Department in the history of the college.
Anisah is a strong advocate for Luton and showcases the town on a national platform, something which she describes as a privilege.
Bina Briggs
Trustee
Bina Briggs
Chris Curtis
Trustee
Chris Curtis
Chris is the Chief Executive of Youthscape, a national youth charity based in Luton. His work has focused on supporting young people’s development in areas like mental and emotional wellbeing.
In his spare time he’s a bit of a Mac nerd and a member of The Magic Circle.
Mostaque Koyes
Trustee
Mostaque Koyes
Mostaque grew up in the Bury Park area of Luton, close to the Kenilworth Road stadium of his beloved Luton Town Football Club, where he holds the position of Community Ambassador.
He runs a local printing company Bartham Press, founded Community Interest Luton, and leads on its various initiatives which seek to better the lives of people in the region.
Mostaque has worked in business and charity for many years. He knows the local area and the people very well, and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his ambassador role.
Sufian Sadiq
Trustee
Sufian Sadiq
Sufian Sadiq is the Director of Teaching School at Chiltern Learning Trust, with responsibility for overseeing two regional Hub areas in the South East of England. Chiltern Teaching School are one of the largest providers of CPD to the sector nationally.
He is a passionate activist within the educational landscape around race, equity and inclusion. He is a Fellow and Board Member of the Chartered College of Teaching, as well as a Fellow for the Chartered Institute of Educational Assessors.
He plays an active role in numerous charitable organisations as a Trustee and also holds key governance roles within educational organisations.
Rachel Warwick
Trustee
Rachel Warwick
As a team we…
- Are committed to true partnership working, believing it brings about the best results.
- Treat all people, especially those affected by poverty, with the utmost dignity.
- Believe that all children deserve to be safe, happy and have fun. We also try to have fun ourselves!
- Are generous and give other people the best of what we have to offer.
- Are passionate about Luton, enjoy all its great attributes and see our work as contributing towards making our town even better.