Alison White

Programme Director, Newham

Describe yourself in five words.
Enthusiastic, Glass half full, Creative, Bossy, Single

Tell us three of your career highlights to date.
1. Building the team I have now, they are a dream team.
2. Developing a working relationship with Liam Kane.
3. Organising knock- out events.

Name your favourite place of interest in East London.
Can I have two? One is Oxleas Woods on Shooters Hill, the other the Garden Café in Custom House, local people providing great food and community support with love!

In one sentence explain why you are passionate about East London?
There are so many people out there in the community doing amazing things, entrepreneurs, head teachers, young people and community leaders who are so inspirational and making a difference. There is so much diversity.

Tell us one thing that people may not know about you.
My daughter is in Eastenders and my uncle was in Coronation Street.

Tell us the best thing about working for East London Business Alliance.
The ability to work in a creative environment, to be unhampered by red tape and to make a difference.

Complete this sentence: The absolute best thing about volunteering is…
That by giving something back it enhances your own life. The world is what we make it.