We are ProVeg

Programme Coordinator (Awards)

Alex is the School Plates Awards Coordinator. A former opera singer with a degree in modern languages, she has always been passionate about communicating, so it’s no surprise that she loves to share her passion for School Plates!

Office and Finance Manager

Liz is the Office and Finance Manager for ProVeg UK. Liz ensures the smooth running of our UK entity, helping to ensure ProVeg CIC is both an effective organisation and a great place to work. Liz is responsible for bookkeeping and finance, HR support, compliance, as well as supporting the UK School Plates team, and assisting with running the Global Plant-Based School Food Network meetings.

Education Manager

Martin is the Education Manager and has 16 years of experience as a primary school teacher, senior leader, and curriculum coordinator. He leads the development and implementation of our education programme, Canteen to Classroom, which informs and teaches children about the food they eat: where it comes from, how it is made, and its impact on our health and the planet.

Programme Coordinator (Scotland and Northern Ireland)

Polly has spent her career working in food and sustainability. She worked for over 10 years in the hospitality industry as a restaurant chef and business owner and is passionate about cooking healthy, delicious plant-rich food. She is a parent of two primary-aged children, and is School Plates Programme Coordiantor for Scotland and Northern Ireland, as well as one of the programme’s chef trainers.

Programme Analyst

Sarah is our Programme Analyst, trained as a chartered accountant she is a self-confessed data geek. She worked in Local Government for 31 years before following her passion into a career more focused on sustainability. She has a young daughter, so school food is very important to her personally, as well as for the planet’s future.

Communications Manager

Leading on all things communication at ProVeg UK, Jade is passionate about the environment and food systems transformation. With years of experience in the environmental charity and public health sectors, she hopes to empower communities and inspire positive change through her work.

Co-Executive Director

Sophia is a former primary school teacher and senior leader with 18 years of experience in education. She is a registered nutritionist and nutritional therapist, with clinical experience in gut health and supporting children and families with nutrition, bringing her much valued experience to our team. Sophia leads our UK public food programmes – School Plates and Hospital Plates.

Programme Coordinator (England)

Ellie has a background in nutrition and 20 years of experience planning and delivering cookery and caterer training. She manages our partnerships in England and supports local authorities to make their menus healthier and more sustainable. She also delivers our caterer training.

Co-Executive Director

Sadie has 16 years’ experience in the public sector, leading partnerships and programmes across social care, health, and policing. She’s also spent over a decade in animal advocacy, co-founding the UK’s first vegan staff network in a county council. As an author and public speaker, Sadie brings a wealth of campaigning expertise to ProVeg UK.

Programme Manager

Tatiana believes in the power of food to cultivate healthier and more sustainable futures. As a cook, educator, and School Plates Programme Manager, her background in nutrition and passion for food systems empowers chefs and communities to create delicious and impactful meals.

Development Manager

Louise has a background in corporate partnerships in both the food sector and international animal welfare charities. She relishes in creating partnerships that use the influence and wealth of the private sector to increase awareness, raise money, and inspire new audiences to join the movement towards a healthier, kinder and more sustainable future.

Programme Manager (Hospital Plates)

Nicola is a Registered Nutritionist (RNutr) with experience spanning hospitality, corporate, government, and charitable sectors, working across nutrition, operations, research, and policy. Previous roles have focused on improving access to healthy food for children and young people. Her work is driven by a strong commitment to public health, particularly in the areas of food insecurity, nutrition, and health equity. Nicola currently leads our NHS Hospital Plates programme within a coalition, bringing together evidence, partnerships, and practical action to improve food and health outcomes across the system.

Chef Trainer & Programme Support

Jordan (@nutritiousbourz) is a conscious natural chef and a naturopathic nutritionist student, hailing from a traditional French cooking background. He has studied the fundamentals of professional cuisine and gained experience in various restaurants, ranging from bistros to Michelin establishments. Jordan dedicated his skills to sharing knowledge and offering healthy food to anyone he could assist. He is also on a journey of promoting healing through food and natural elements to contribute positively to the world.

Jordan supports ProVeg UK’s School Plates and Hospital Plates programmes, including recipe development and hosting our plant-based cooking workshops.