Bee Whitaker
CEO
Bee is the CEO of Harmony House Dagenham CIO, a dedicated leader with extensive experience in community work, youth empowerment, and social justice. Previously, Bee led programs for vulnerable young people at Free to Be Kids and founded Helping Hands of London, a charity assisting those experiencing homelessness. Guided by compassion and a vision for inclusive support, Bee is committed to making Harmony House a welcoming, community support base for residents of Barking and Dagenham.
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Heart of Harmony: Meet our team
At Harmony House, our team is the heart of everything we do. Driven by compassion, dedication, and a shared commitment to making a difference, our staff fosters a warm and inclusive atmosphere where everyone feels valued and supported.
Ravi Pillai
Senior Manager
Kamal Yasin
Finance Manager
Suzanne Watson
Senior Administrator
Debleena Ghosh
HR Lead
Tracy Hegarty
Nursery Fin. Administrator
Danielle Stanley
Nursery Administration Mgr.
Abigail Thomas
Connections Catalyst
Christina Nantwi
Dagenham Nursery Mgr.
Karen Howard
Dagenham Nursery Deputy Mgr.
Kayleigh Giles
Hornchurch Nursery Mgr.
Daisie Dawson
Hornchurch Nursery Deputy Mgr.
Wendy Bugeja
Castle Green Nursery Mgr.
Sam Polley
Castle Green Nursery Deputy Mgr.
Linda Paprota
Companion
Louise Mbah
Companion
Lynda Gurd-Grablof
Companion
Yulia Khanas
Maintenance Manager
Tulay Ince
Kitchen Manager
Funda Izzet
Chef
Hedie Doci
Chef
Beatrice Robinson
Chef
Finn O’Connor
Caretaker and Handyman
Nico Bunduku
Caretaker
Luc Mbu
Caretaker
Lydia Oyusodun
Cleaner
Daron Humphrey
Gardener
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Harmony House Board of Trustees
Our trustees bring a wealth of experience, insight, and dedication to Harmony House, guiding our mission with expertise and a deep commitment to community wellbeing. Each trustee plays a vital role in shaping our vision, ensuring that we stay true to our values of compassion, inclusion, and support for all.