Matt is an experienced public sector manager with extensive experience of working in the education and skills sector. Formerly with the Learning and Skills Council, Matt is now with Bradford Council. He has considerable experience as a governor in secondary and primary schools in Bradford.

Matt is a governor of the Luminate Education Group and Chair of the Keighley College Board.

In addition to her governance role within Luminate Education Group, Caroline is a district councillor in the Keighley East ward, in which Keighley College is based, and is the Bradford district’s deputy executive member for climate emergency. She is a governor at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Strong Close Nursery School and Shipley Churches Together, and holds other advisory non-voting roles on several community-based boards across Keighley and the wider Bradford district.

Caroline has previously been a chair of governors at an all-age special school for children and young people with severe and complex needs, and is a founder of Keighley Imagination Library, which offers a free book every month for children in Keighley East, West and Central from birth until the age of five.

Aisha is a teacher who has worked extensively with disadvantaged, alienated and vulnerable people, and works with children with SEND. Aisha has taught in a variety of educational settings across West Yorkshire and has experience teaching a range of subjects including English, Maths and ESOL. Aisha is a co-opted member of the Keighley College Board and University Centre Leeds Board.

Lexi is the student member of the Keighley College Board.

For the last two decades, Jo has been an innovative practitioner of ESOL teaching, both within Luminate Education Group and at educational facilities across three continents. Her dedication and professionalism have seen her achieve the role of deputy head with oversight for Adult and Community, a remit that includes high achieving practice in English, Mathematics and Digital Skills courses alongside a gamut of community education options. Jo’s passion for education is reflected in the CLLD programme at Keighley College that has supported nearly 200 individuals in turning their life opportunities around though education and employment. Jo was instrumental in Keighley College being recognised and awarded as a College of Sanctuary.

Away from her career, Jo maintains a hectic schedule of charity work, having raised many thousands of pounds for a range of significant causes. In recent years, this dedication to helping others has seen her chair the Ilkley Macmillian Fashion Show, where by liaising with leading designers and production companies, the show has raised over £16,000 in the last two years alone.

Jo is the staff member serving on the Keighley College Board.

Julia’s career started in several nursing roles. She then moved into various higher education and further education roles, including at Leeds Metropolitan University (now Leeds Beckett University). She spent seven years as a principal lecturer at the university and also held external examining roles in Health and Childcare. Julia was most recently interim head of division for Health, Social Care and Childcare at Nelson & Colne College Group. Past accomplishments include developing several further education and higher education awards and acting as chief moderator for the NCFE on Early Years awards. Twenty years ago, Julia was team manager for Care and Counselling at Keighley College.

Julia is a co-opted member of the Keighley College Board.