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About Us

We move people to act on the most pressing issues of our time.

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Meet our team

Together we have proved time and again that when we set our minds to it, there’s just about nothing we can’t achieve.
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Everyone on our team is here because they want to work for change, not profit. That’s why we’ve been a cooperative from day 1.
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Our members decide who leads our organisation, together we set priorities and draw ethical lines. We believe in leadership so we’re not 100% flat – but we believe that leaders should be challenged and replaced from time to time by the people they lead.

Jana Mills (he/him)

Executive Director

Looking at the world as it is and the opportunities for my children slipping away, I want to change it. To change it, we need a progressive movement that’s working effectively and working at Small Axe lets me contribute towards that goal.

Dana Airapetjana (she/her)

Campaigns Director

I come to work every day because of a productive anger at the world as it is. But also a desire to be a part of the engine that changes it. Being part of Small Axe is being part of an empathetic, critical and talented team that feels the same way and helps me be a better ally.

Neha D'Souza (she/her)

Campaigns Director

The world we live in is in need of a radical overhaul. From the climate crisis to racial inequality, the challenges we face demand bold new ways of thinking. At Small Axe I’m proud to be a part of an exceptional team, working on campaigns to reverse school funding cuts and fix the NHS. I won’t stop hustling until we build a fairer society for us all.

Radhika Patel (she/her)

Movement Building & Operations Manager

From the people around me to the books on my shelf, stories have shaped my political understanding. So I’m proud to be part of a creative and strategic team that gives agency to the stories that matter – those that shift the status quo and challenge power head on.

Paris Daniel (she/her)

Junior Designer

I want to use my time at Small Axe to help however I can, it's a great opportunity to create design work that is made to have a positive impact and to make real changes in current world issues.

Sophie Cornish-Keefe (she/her)

Senior Operations Officer

As an artist and a creative changemaker, I have always been interested in interventions which bridge divides and question expectations. Central to what inspires me about our work across elections, campaigning, fundraising, design and movement building, is a steadfast human-centred approach that puts people and communities at the heart of what we do.

Katya Raffensperger (she/her)

Creative Campaigner

I am passionate about building sustainable movements that bring about lasting and transformative change on issues ranging from climate to workers' rights to democracy. I'm proud to be part of a team that brings a creative, innovative and adaptive problem-solving mindset to every challenge.

Lily Jamaludin (she/her)

Senior Campaigner

We all have power and a role to play in creating a world that values justice, safety, care, and liberation. At Small Axe, I am lucky to be part of a team that helps all parts of society find a way to contribute: from children to adults, activists to chefs, healthcare workers to designers. Every person matters, as does every act.

Leo Sims (he/him)

Midweight Integrated Designer

In a changing world, organisations need to be nimble to make an impact. Through a willingness to try new things and think differently, Small Axe does a great job of adapting to challenges and delivering results that lead to change. I’m enjoying being part of that process, learning new ways to inspire people, so they can act on the issues that matter to them.

Beth Perkin (she/her)

Campaigns Assistant

Things I care about: making the world fairer, telling compelling stories and winning real change. At Small Axe, I'm lucky enough to get to do all three, working with, and learning from, a brilliant team.

Abi Elliston (she/her)

Operations Coordinator

It has been an aim of mine to work with a team who are not only full of empathy, but are motivated to inspire real change. I have found that at Small Axe, where the ambitious team are constantly striving to develop and progress. Being a part of this improvement, and seeing tangible improvement in the world as a result, has been a joy.

Alex Bono (she/her)

Operations Director

I'm driven by the belief that meaningful change requires action, not acceptance of the status quo. Every transformative advancement of the past two centuries emerged from people who refused to stand still. At Small Axe, I have the privilege of contributing to positive change that will benefit generations to come. I love coming to work every day and seeing this collection of passionate, creative and talented people making change happen.

Hila Davies (she/her)

Digital Campaigns Assistant

Growing up in a global crisis, it can be easy to feel hopeless about society's capacity for positive change. Complex problems need hopeful solutions, and at Small Axe, I'm proud to come to work everyday to fight for a better future. A desire to be a good ancestor to future generations is what I bring to the table.

Meet our associates

Andy May (he/him)

Associate Media Director

I believe justice, equality and democracy are values worth campaigning for. I've worked with the Small Axe team for nearly a decade communicating social change campaigns spanning climate change, low pay and migrant rights. I feel privileged to work as an associate with a team moving the dial on so many issues.

Join the Team

We’re always on the lookout for passionate people with a drive to change the status quo. You can find our latest vacancies here:

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What do you want to change in the world? Tell us your idea or invite us to work on something together.

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