The Internet Matters team is made up of great people who are passionate about keeping kids safe online.
We are keen to use our knowledge and strengths to help parents, carers and professionals stay up-to-date on the latest research and digital safety trends.
Internet Matters is a small not-for-profit organisation with a range of talented people working to keep children safe online. Explore our teams below for more information or contact us with your query.
Carolyn has been leading Internet Matters since its launch in May 2014. She has a wealth of marketing experience in senior positions at Sky and Vodafone – pivotal experience in reaching out to parents. With two school-age children of her own, she is passionate about ensuring children can enjoy the internet safely.
Rachel is responsible for the organisation’s strategy and development of key partnerships. Her background includes strategic planning and marketing roles in media, financial services, retail and publishing, with over 10 years experience working for Sky, one of Internet Matters’ founding members. She is also mum to two small children taking their first steps in the digital world.
Paula is responsible for the administrative management of Internet Matters and successfully keeps everyone organised. She has over 18 years of experience in Office Administration, Facilities and Project Management, within sectors ranging from Education, Finance and large multi-nationals to small start-up operations.
Khyati is responsible for the finance department and manages the overall accounting function for Internet Matters. With over 15 years of experience in financial support across numerous industries, she provides a wealth of expertise and knowledge to the team. And as a mum, she knows making sure that children can stay safe and explore the internet safely with parental support is extremely important in the ever-developing digital world.
Ghislaine is responsible for managing the social media channels and working closely with our e-safety experts to develop content that helps to educate and inform parents on e-safety issues. She is passionate about all things social and is heavily involved in creating and sharing the best resources available for parents through our social media channels to get parents talking and sharing their real-life experiences.
Antara is responsible for the web development and security aspects of Internet Matters, from new site builds and optimisation to website performance monitoring and site usability issues. A long-time proponent of web standards, accessibility and open-source content management systems, she has been coding object-oriented programming and building CMS websites since 2010. As a mother of a young child, she is very keen to support internet safety for children.
Vasileios is responsible for planning, implementing, reporting, and monitoring digital marketing strategies across all Internet Matters’ online channels. He has proven ability in SEO, social media & email marketing and is skilled in analysing marketing trends. Passionate about the digital world, Vasileios is keen to promote Internet Matters’ vision to make the internet a safe yet enjoyable place for all children.
Sheena works as a part of the Digital Team as a content writer and is partially responsible for Internet Matters’ website content and social media. With many years of experience in education, including as a teacher, librarian and educational content creator, she wants to ensure children are taught to utilise the internet and all it has to offer in a safe and savvy way.
Kian is in charge of development and maintenance of the website with the help of the content creators and specialists. As someone who grew up in middle east, he can pinpoint the strengths and weaknesses of our educational system towards children and young adults’ understanding of the digital world.
Having worked with marketing, web design and front-end development for the last decade, Andre has gained valuable experience when it comes to working in and navigating this digital world we live in. With that in mind, he would like to apply those skills to contribute to the wider community and, hopefully, help make a small difference somewhere.
Gary measures our performance and generates insights, which helps guide our strategy. He works with our internal research team to deliver insights and opportunities from our brand, tracking data, and provides regular reporting. Gary has worked with a range of corporate and charitable clients within a variety of sectors, including travel and charitable campaigning. Outside of work, he likes to bake and loves mountaineering.
Guy is responsible for the management and execution of Internet Matters’ brand and marketing strategies. He has over 10 years of experience across the marketing landscape having worked in media, advertising and digital transformation agencies. Having grown up alongside the internet, he wants to ensure that future generations can make the most of the ever-changing digital landscape safely.
Lou is responsible for the management and execution of Internet Matters’ brand and marketing strategies within the education community. She has over 10 years’ experience working in marketing and online training from Mind Gym to Google. With two young children beginning to explore the digital world, Lou recognises the challenge it is to balance curiosity with safety and is committed to supporting families and educators in keeping children safe online..
Charlie is responsible for the day to day running of Internet Matters’ paid digital accounts and helping manage partner relationships. He has over 6 years of experience working in the marketing industry, and with 2 little cousins who are finding their feet in the digital world, has a keen interest in making it as enjoyable as possible for them and other young people.
Praise is an enthusiastic and creative individual actively interested in coming up with new ideas and assisting the Internet Matters team on various initiatives to ensure we have our best foot forward when it comes to internet safety.
Jo is responsible for managing key strategic projects and partnerships across the business. Jo is passionate about working for and with purpose-led brands, empowering companies and their employees to leverage their corporate resources at their disposal to do good. Jo is committed to providing families with the best support so children can enjoy the internet safely.
Natalie is responsible for managing key strategic projects and partnerships across the business. Having spent the past 9 years in the charity sector, Natalie is driven by purpose and is committed to nurturing brilliant partnerships that go above and beyond to protect children and young people on their digital journeys.
Puja is responsible for supporting the management of key strategic projects and partnerships across the business. She enjoys working alongside companies committed to advocating for the protection of families online. Puja is passionate about empowering families to navigate their digital world confidently and safely.
Simone is responsible for the development of our policy positions and sector engagement. Her experience spans policy, research and public affairs in a variety of contexts, including charities, a think tank, and an arm’s length body. She has an in-depth understanding of the intersection between digital policy and children’s policy. In her spare time, Simone is a keen runner and reader.
Lizzie leads on policy and research projects exploring children’s use of digital technologies. She joined Internet Matters from the office of the Children’s Commissioner where she specialised in child online safety policy, in particular violence against girls in online spaces. She is keen to draw from her experience in children’s policy to help make the online world a place where all young people are safe and able to thrive.
Stuart is responsible for managing major research projects for the organisation. Working in research and strategy roles for over 10 years, Stuart is able to interpret data to deliver clear insights, identify trends and inform our plans. Volunteering with a local young people’s charity, Stuart wants to make digital spaces not only safe but a platform for growth and innovation for young people.
Ali supports Internet Matters’ wide-ranging policy function as well as our strategic programme of work focused on vulnerable children. She has a background in academia and has worked on online counterterrorism policy with a range of tech companies, international academic institutions and consultancies. As a big sister, Ali wants to help make the online world a fun and safe place to explore.
