Beth Vuckovic

Chair

After gaining 2 years experience working as a Country Coordinator in the Overseas Team at an International Educational charity based in Scotland, Beth has joined the YPB at Build It. She has had a keen interest in development through education since living and volunteering in Senegal for a year in 2014/2015, which later went on to inspire her dissertation on the impact of colonialism on cross cultural understanding.

Beth is particularly inspired by the work that Build It does through effective skills training, which empowers youth and creates opportunity. Excited to learn from Build It, and striving to develop a career working with communities and learning about cultures.  Beth has recently accepted the role as Chair and is working with the group as they define new roles and fundraising initiatives.

Amelia Gosztony

Vice-Chair

Amelia has had an interest in Build It for a while and has enjoyed helping out at many events. She was lucky enough in 2010 to visit some of the projects in Zambia and engage with the local communities they benefitted, seeing first hand the tangible impact Build It has.

Amelia works in management consulting, having graduated in 2018 from Oxford. She enjoys travelling and playing sports in her spare time.

As part of the Young Professionals, Amelia analysed key points from the most significant change stories as part of Build It’s 2020 Impact Study. The stories offer fascinating and real insight into the impact of Build It International’s work.  She is currently working with Lewis to research new potential corporate partnerships and fundraising opportunities.

Lewis Jowett

Secretary

Build It has always had a large presence in Lewis’s life and in 2010 he visited numerous completed school and clinic projects in Zambia, which illustrated the need for school facilities in Zambia’s poorest areas.

Lewis graduated from the University of Bath in 2019 with a degree in Politics and Economics, he currently works in the Corporate Finance team of Grant Thornton. Lewis is a keen sportsman, playing mainly hockey and tennis plus enjoys hiking and wild swimming.

Lewis has supported many Build It events and is currently working with Amelia to research corporate partnerships and fundraising for Build It.

Caitlin Simmonds

Caitlin’s interest in the projects and success of Build It has only continued to grow since completing work experience with the charity in 2018. Whilst writing a research report on expanding Build It’s projects to locations outside of Zambia, she became particularly impressed by the skills training programme and Centre for Excellence provided by the organisation.

Caitlin has also shown a keen interest in inspiring more young people to get involved within charitable work. Her article for Build It’s website emphasised the valuable skills, knowledge and enthusiasm young people can contribute towards such organisations. By being a member of the Young Professionals Board, she hopes to encourage such individuals to realise this potential and become more actively engaged with charities.

Roxy Weller

Roxy’s interest in Build it sparked when discovering its work within Zambia and drive to get women into construction. From working ‘on the tools’ to production in Willmott Dixon, she understands first-hand the importance of breaking the stigma for women within the male dominated industry, especially within trade.

Roxy is currently working to create a mentorship programme, supporting women in the UK to access the construction industry with the ultimate goal of linking tradeswomen with females on the trainee program in Zambia.

Africa holds a special place in Roxy’s heart with her family ties and fond memories visiting. She is passionate and motivated to support ‘Build It’ and is excited to be a part of the rise of women within the industry.

Rebecca Gaffney

Rebecca’s interest in Build It has stemmed from her current passion for studying International Relations at the University of Exeter and being heavily involved in charitable events outside of her studies.

Rebecca worked with ‘Rebuilding Schools Nepal’ to help rebuild Antarastriya Yuwa Barsa Secondary School, Ramechhap following the April 2015 earthquake. Rebecca is currently Treasurer and Secretary for Period Poverty Exeter which aims to fight for period equity the de-stigmatisation of menstruation and to tackle period poverty.

Rebecca is a keen fundraiser and is eager to be involved with Build It this year to support progress in sustainable development, female empowerment and gender equity.

Jamie Howard

Jamie’s interest in Build It came through studying geography at the University of Bristol where his dissertation focused on vocational skills training in Zambia. Jamie visited Zambia twice where he interviewed Build It employees, trainees and contractors to collect vital data for his research.

Jamie completed a literary review for Build It and conducted on-line interviews with our colleagues in Zambia. Jamie also enjoys playing team sports, travelling and spending time with friends and family.

Read about Jamie’s visit to Zambia

Celia McAnulty

Following a Build It informational session at Capital Group, Celia knew she wanted to join! It was during her volunteering in the Fiji Islands that she realised the importance of helping rural communities.

Celia recently graduated from the University of Liverpool where she studyed Economics. She started working at Capital Group on a rotation graduate programme in September 2022. In her spare time, Celia likes to do yoga and travel.

Celia works with the young professionals board and helps to organise events within Capital Group.