OUR TRUSTEES

Olivia joined the Kiya Board in 2016 as Company Secretary. In 2020, she took on the role of Chairperson as she continues to support the remarkable work of the Kiya team. Olivia began her career in investment banking, specialising in mergers and acquisitions. She aims to provide useful strategic advice to Kiya as well as help to grow the sponsor programme.

Olivia spent several months in South America on two occasions, finding voluntary work on both. Having lived with local families and worked closely with orphaned or less privileged children on both occasions, she is passionate about Kiya’s mission, and looks to translate the skills she’s learnt in her corporate working life to help the Company continue to instigate change for the children and young people or Peru.

¨I´ve been involved with Kiya as a Trustee for 10 years now and I came on board as I wanted to give my time to something worthwhile. I have recently been with my family to Peru and seen the wonderful work our Kiya team is doing on the ground. The children and families are all so happy to be a part of the Kiya team, receiving support from the physiotherapists and staff as well as the other mums. I really do feel proud to be a part of Kiya, the work they do for the children is incredible not to mention life changing for them.¨

Nicole joined Kiya as Trustee-Fundraiser after initially offering some of her spare time to support the charity through her connection with Chairperson Olivia Rossdale. Following conversations with Suzy and learning more about Kiya’s work in Peru, it became clear that her skills and experience could make a valuable contribution, and she officially joined the Trustee Board. Nicole brings more than 15 years of experience in programme management, organisational development, and strategic leadership, having worked across the public, private, and non-profit sectors in Europe, the Middle East, and North America.

Throughout her career, Nicole has been passionate about helping organisations create meaningful and lasting impact. She was particularly drawn to Kiya’s practical, community-focused approach and the dedication of the team delivering support on the ground in Peru. As Trustee-Secretary, she is committed to supporting the organisation’s governance and growth while helping ensure Kiya can continue transforming the lives of children and families for years to come.

“I first became involved with Kiya through Olivia and simply wanted to offer some of my spare time to support a worthwhile cause. After speaking with Suzy and learning more about the incredible work being done in Peru, I knew I wanted to become more involved. What inspires me most is Kiya’s commitment to creating real, lasting change for children and families, and I am proud to play a small part in supporting that mission.”

Sergiy is a finance professional with a decade of experience at senior level. He joined Kiya as Treasurer in October 2026, bringing a careful eye for numbers and a belief that every pound should work as hard as possible for the children and families Kiya supports in Peru.

“I’m a dad of two young daughters, and Kiya’s story hit me hard. What drew me in is that this is a small, focused charity that puts quality ahead of quantity, with a real, lasting difference to each child’s life. The team Suzy has built feels cohesive and dedicated, and I wanted to be part of it. I travelled around the world in 2010-11 but never made it to South America, and seeing Kiya’s work in Peru first-hand is high on my list. Until then, I’m proud to support from the UK by keeping the finances clear, transparent and focused on the children. Outside of work I enjoy rowing, hiking in the mountains and camping with my kids. I’ve previously volunteered at ultrarunning events, nature conservation reserve, and most recently, driven pickup trucks and humanitarian aid to Ukraine.¨