It is the people that make On Purpose. We are a vibrant community and everyone has stories, thoughts and ideas to share. We've captured just some of them here.
Ella is currently an On Purpose London October 2020 Associate. Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose? I studied history, a very essay and detail-focused degree, so I have always been comfortable working...
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On Purpose London April 2019 Fellow, now a Social Impact Consultant for an organisation striving to create, scale and sustain the maximum social impact and Co-Founder of Actionable . Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to...
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On Purpose London October 2019 Fellow. Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose? Prior to On Purpose I had been an actuary for 14 years. (Jeez that sounds so long!) I had worked in the general insurance sector...
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On Purpose London October 2019 Fellow, now Community Organiser at High Trees Community Development Trust. Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose? I was a mechanical engineer in the energy industry. I worked in...
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On Purpose London October 2018 Fellow, now freelancing remotely in confinement from the little hamlet where he grew up, and is using this chance to reconsider the rural life. Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On...
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On Purpose London October 2016 Fellow, now a Product Manager at Winnow (an organisation that strives to tackle food waste created by commerical kitchens).Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose?I come from...
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On Purpose London April 2018 Fellow, currently a part of the Impact Collective (an impact-economy consultancy set up by On Purpose Fellows) and involved in pro bono projects to support her home country. Can you tell me about your background and...
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On Purpose London October 2018 Fellow, currently exploring how to bring his skills to the creative industry. Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose? Before On Purpose I spent 18 years working in the financial...
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On Purpose London October 2018 Fellow, now a Project Manager at the law firm Bates Wells.Can you tell me about your background and your career prior to On Purpose?Prior to On Purpose I worked in political offices in Canada. The work was varied,...
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On Purpose London April 2016 Fellow, now a professional coach and freelance consultant for The Impact Collective.I studied modern languages at university and then worked as a commercial lawyer in a City law firm for eight years, based in London...
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On Pupose London October 2017 Fellow, now Business Associate at Virgin Unite, the charitable foundation of the Virgin Group Lizzie arrived at the Associate Programme from a background in the not-for-profit sector, and used her year to broaden her...
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On Purpose London October 2017 Fellow, now a Project Lead at Hubbub, the social enterprise arm of Hubbub, an environmental charity. Rabia wanted to combat Climate Change. She wanted to combat Climate Change not just in her personal life but...
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