Our Core Team consists of dedicated professionals who bring expertise in employment support, programme delivery, and direct service provision, united by a shared passion for working with young people. They translate strategic vision into practical action while ensuring high-quality, person-centered support for every individual we work with.
As operational leaders reporting to our Board of Trustees, they balance innovative service delivery with accountability requirements, ensuring all programmes advance Worktree’s charitable mission of supporting people into meaningful employment.
Bhupinder Roda, Head of Operations
As Head of Operations, I ensure Worktree’s vision becomes a seamless reality, co-ordinating with schools, managing complex event logistics, and making sure every programme runs flawlessly behind the scenes. I also liaise closely with employers, aligning our initiatives with their social value and community engagement agendas to encourage meaningful involvement in Worktree programmes.
With 22 years at Worktree, I bring deep operational expertise across every aspect of our delivery model. From the smallest logistical detail to large-scale coordination, I work in partnership with schools and employers to ensure our events connect young people with the world of work in ways that are both impactful and professionally executed.
I’m proud to provide the operational foundation behind the delivery of Worktree’s programmes, turning strategic ambition into practical action
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Michelle Theuma, New Partnerships Executive
As New Partnerships Executive, I build strong relationships between schools, employers, and Worktree, ensuring young people have meaningful opportunities to engage with the world of work. I work closely with schools to understand their priorities and with employers to develop partnerships that align with social value, community engagement, and long-term impact. A key part of my role is identifying and engaging new sponsors who share our commitment to supporting young people.
I take a practical, relationship-led approach to partnership development, seeking out new sponsorship opportunities while nurturing existing relationships. From initial conversations through to long-term collaboration, I focus on creating partnerships that are easy to engage with, well aligned to school needs, and genuinely beneficial for students, employers, and educators.
I’m proud to help grow and sustain the partnerships and sponsorships that enable Worktree’s programmes to thrive, turning shared commitment into purposeful action that makes a lasting difference for young people.
