Founders
Helena Mullins, PhD
Founder, Executive Director
Helena has 15 years of teaching experience, including working with students studying Mathematics and Business for Key Stage 3, GCSE and A-Level. She has taught business and finance in universities in the US, Canada and the UK. In the UK, she has worked as an education consultant with a leading education charity, providing guidance and teacher-training across London to embed financial education in the curriculum. Helena obtained her Ph.D. from the University of California, Berkeley.
Michelle Lee, MBA
Founder, Director
Michelle has over 15 years of experience working in the financial services sector. She made use of her knowledge in applied maths and business management to help companies finance global expansions and innovations. Michelle also has teaching experience in business and finance for Masters students. Michelle obtained her M.B.A. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management. She is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Trustees
Rachel Wright (Chair)
Having had a successful 15 year career as a trader in investment banking, Rachel moved into the education sector where she spent 10 years teaching Mathematics up to and including Further maths A level. Other roles within the school included , Head of House and Director of Extra Curricular, which responsibilities included organising the school calendar as well as all school trips. Rachel is a primary school governor and enjoys playing bridge, golf and cycling.
Tamsin Grosvenor
Tamsin is a Head of Marketing with 15 years experience helping organisations, including the Financial Times, grow their brands and revenue globally. Having overcome a disadvantaged background, thanks to her education, she is passionate about helping people in similar situations gain confidence and success through learning and development. Tamsin is a graduate of Warwick University and Durham University Business School and a member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Mine Bayar
Mine has over 28 years of teaching mathematics experience at Key stage 3, GCSE and A Level including teaching ICT for 10 years. She obtained her national professional qualification for senior leadership (NPQSL) at Institute of Education (IoE). Mine has been head of mathematics for over 14 years and worked as a Specialist Leader of Education. She has a passion for teaching mathematics and making a difference in children’s and young adults lives.
Lara Stanley
Lara has had nearly 20 years experience in the charity sector, in a variety of roles around campaigns, public affairs and communications. She is currently a Public Affairs manager for Citizens Advice, influencing policy to help improve people's lives. She enjoys keeping active, travelling and reading.
Our founders, Helena Mullins and Michelle Lee, also serve as trustees.
In addition, we extend special thanks to Francoise Wagneur who helped develop MathsMakers and served as Chair of the Board of Trustees 2014-2021. We are also grateful to Gillian Roberts who served as trustee and Chair 2021-2023. Both Francoise and Gillian continue to be friends and supporters of MathsMakers.
Programme Manager
Karen Smith
Programme Manager
Karen holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Information Systems and Technology. She has worked as an IT analyst in financial services for 12 years and as a finance officer in a primary school for 4 years. Karen enjoys pilates, going to the gym and spending time with her family.
