We have a number of different departments in the charity who all play an integral part in the success of Pestalozzi. Below you can find out more about the staff within Fundraising and Marketing, the Student Programme Team, The Facilities Team and our Support Services.
Susan Walton
Pestalozzi CEO
Sue was appointed as Pestalozzi International Village Trust’s CEO in July 2011. Prior to joining PIVT Sue had a 25-year career in investment banking where she specialised in aviation finance, latterly becoming Head of Structured Finance for Rolls-Royce Capital Limited and Chairman of the British Exporters Association. Sue then turned to the third sector, first taking on the role of Chief Executive of the Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust and then that of Director (South London) for Groundwork London, an environmental regeneration charity.
Sue is also an Independent Director of Fly Leasing Limited, a NYSE-quoted company, Honorary Secretary of the Sussex Wildlife Trust, a Trustee of the Sussex East Area Meeting of Quakers, President Elect of the Lewes & District Soroptimists and a member of the Corporation of Sussex Coast College Hastings. She enjoys scuba diving and photography, often combining the two pursuits!
Email - Susan Walton
Lesley Russell-Dean
Chief Operations Officer
My experience has been varied and following a Master’s Degree (MBA) I have worked in Insurance, Construction, Managing a training division for CIPD qualifications in London, owning a hotel and even working at a Veterinary Surgery. This has all helped me with the wide remit of the Chief Operations Officer role, which I have the good fortune to hold since August 2017. This role manages the Estate and Finance functions.
Email - Lesley Russell-Dean
Jo Mozley
Finance & Administration Officer
I started my working life in travel but changed career in 2001 when I moved into Accounting. I qualified as a Member of the Association of Accounting Technicians in 2005 and have previously worked in a manufacturing environment in both Hastings and Bexhill before joining Pestalozzi in late 2017. I enjoy travelling and cycling and have completed long distance charity cycle challenges and have also been the local Girl Guide and Brownie Leader in Sedlescombe for the last 10 years. I enjoy volunteering, fundraising for charities and meeting new people from far and wide so when the vacancy arose to join Pestalozzi as the Finance Officer it was too good an opportunity to miss.
Email - Joanna Mozley
Penny Williams
Personnel Officer
Having graduated with a BA Hons degree in Humanities, I exported office furniture to the Middle East & Ireland, travelled there, spent 10 years in Europe and then settled in East Sussex, completed the equivalent of the current Certificate in HR Practice and eventually accepted an amazing opportunity to work for Pestalozzi as HR Officer and have been here 10 years.
Email - Penny Williams
Margaret Alexander
Student Programme Manager
After a 10 year career in the Civil Service I decided to change career and work with young people. Before joining Pestalozzi 14 years ago, I worked with young people with special educational needs and emotional and behavioural difficulties. I have a BSc in Health and Social Care and a PG Certificate in Conflict and Development. I joined Pestalozzi after a year overseas and it offered me a perfect opportunity for the world to come to me and to continue my work with young people who are keen to make a difference in the world.
Email - Mags Alexander
Nancy Anderson
Student Programme Assistant
I work here as part of the Student Programme Team, coordinating student activities, providing support with their studies and mentoring across both year groups. Prior to this, I've worked and volunteered for several non-profit organisations, gaining experience in a number of roles across the charity sector. The curiosity, compassion and enthusiasm of the students is infectious and I feel very grateful that I get to work so closely them every day.
Email - Nancy Anderson
Carol Blythe
Student Programme Administrator
I started working at Pestalozzi on 11th February 1980 as a secretary in the Warden’s Office. Prior to this I had worked in various secretarial posts back in Staffordshire after leaving school at the age of 16. My time at Pestalozzi has spanned both the old system when children of 10 years of age came to the village and lived in various national houses with other children and housemothers from their own countries. As you can imagine I have seen many changes, shed a few tears, shared a lot of laughter, made lasting friendships and ended up with many adopted sons and daughters from around the world. I can honestly say I have enjoyed every moment here at the Village.
Email - Carol Blythe
Fay Fellows
Student Programme Officer
Email - Fay Fellows
Martin Colvin
Individual Fundraiser
My work experience has been varied starting as a film editor, I moved on to marketing, fundraising and organising events and concerts. I then moved to Wales where I ran a Pub, Restaurant and Hotel. After returning to Kent I qualified as a teacher with a BA (Hons) degree. I taught in various schools specialising in Emotional & Behaviour Disorders, working my way up to becoming a Head of School. I then had the opportunity to return to events and fundraising where I am now helping to improve the education of young people from around the world.
Sandra Elkins
Care Team Member
Elaine Griffith
Care Team Member
The Facilities Team
The team taking care of the estate and feeding the students
The Student Care Team
The people who look after the students
International Volunteers
Helping us from overseas
Pestalozzi has been hosting and co-ordinating projects with a number of organisations overseas. Examples are - Erasmus+ 2018, AIPC Pandora, SPAIN and Breakaway. For more details click here.
