Chair – Kate Conway
Kate is a local professional violinist and educator. She is director of Suzuki Hub, a dedicated Suzuki music school in Hoxton, Suzuki in Schools Initiative London, a project which introduces Suzuki programmes to London primary schools, and a member of various music projects including her classical band three4, with Emma Dogliani (soprano) and Stuart Wild (piano).
Treasurer – Michael Wrightman
Michael is a Hackney resident and knows Kate through bringing his kids to Suzuki Hub.
Secretary – Ella Conway
Ella is Kate’s wife and co-director of Suzuki Hub. Together they make a very community-minded and music-focused couple.
Trustee – Olivia Kilmartin
Olivia is a cellist who lives in Hackney and is involved with many non-professional musical organisations.
Trustee – Keith Lichman
Keith Lichman has lived in Hackney for more than thirty years, working in secondary education.
Trustee – Emilia Crawford
Emilia is a music educator working with Hackney Music Service and has lived in Hackney for many years.
Trustees – Paul and Mary Julian
Paul and Mary founded the Hackney Proms and are continuing as trustees during the handover period to Kate and Ella Conway. They are delighted that the Proms are in safe hands and will be continuing whilst they enjoy their retirement.