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.