Our Leaders

Sheridan Ash, MBE

Sheridan Ash, MBE

Founder and Co-CEO, Tech She Can

To help address the nationwide problem of too few women in technology roles, I founded Tech She Can and am now its co-CEO. My vision is for women to play an equal role in creating and developing the technology businesses, products, and services that will ultimately shape our world, and make sure that technology works for all.

I was previously Technology & Innovation Leader at PwC, leading its digital transformation strategy, including assessing and using AI and other emerging technologies in the firm and its clients.

My work is recognised by the technology industry and I was recently named as the most influential women in tech 2024 by Computer Weekly. Other recognition includes, IT Leaders 100 list of the most influential IT leaders in the UK in 2024. One of the 30 most influential women in Cyber 2021. TechUK President's Award 2023. Forward Ladies Business Women of the Year and Social Impact Leader of the Year in 2022 and the UK Tech awards for contribution to society 2023.  Awarded an MBE in Queen’s Birthday Honours list in 2020 for services to young girls and women through technology.

Dr Claire Thorne

Dr Claire Thorne

Co-CEO, Tech She Can

There’s a real, pressing need and economic case for investing in tech skills in the UK. At the same time, one half of our talent pool - women and girls - don’t think technology is for them, excluding them from co-designing our future. I’m passionate about innovation, parity and equality in the workplace, and STEM education and research. I jointly lead Tech She Can with Sheridan.  I have been named in Computer Weekly’s list of the most influential women in UK Tech.

As a woman in tech, a returner and a mum, I see first-hand the urgent need to inspire our next generation when they ask ‘what can I be when I grow up?’, to equip their schools and parents with the technology literacy they need to be able to make those routes a reality, and to value and retain our female talent, against the odds. 

My background is in innovation in research-intensive environments, with a PhD in Physics. As well as working to increase the number of women in technology roles, I also support the creation of deep-tech science ventures at Deep Science Ventures.

Our Team

Katie Barbour

Katie Barbour

Education Consultant

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Fran Bartlett

Fran Bartlett

Tech She Can Teacher

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Sara Bhatti

Sara Bhatti

Champion Programme Coordinator

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Sarah Flanagan

Sarah Flanagan

Tech She Can Teacher

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Zoe Hobman

Zoe Hobman

Education Consultant

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Robyn Howard

Robyn Howard

Chief Operating Officer

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Katie King

Katie King

Education Consultant

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Rachael Lilley

Rachael Lilley

Educational Partnerships and Experiences Lead

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Becky Patel

Becky Patel

Head of Education and Learning

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Poppy Patel

Poppy Patel

Curriculum and Resources Lead

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Ajesh Patel

Ajesh Patel

Marketing & Communications Executive

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Louise Rotherforth

Louise Rotherforth

Education Consultant

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Scarlett Rushby-Smith

Scarlett Rushby-Smith

Events Lead

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Millie Stacey

Millie Stacey

Head of Fundraising

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Tess White

Tess White

Marketing & Communications Lead

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Georgie Wilson

Georgie Wilson

Finance Lead

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Our trustees

Priya Guha MBE

Priya Guha MBE

Venture Partner at Merian Ventures, NED at UKRI & Member of InnovateUK Council

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Paul Hammond

Paul Hammond

Chief Technology Officer, Zoopla

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Ben Higgin

Ben Higgin

Head of Technology & Investments, PwC UK

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Praveen Prabhakaran

Praveen Prabhakaran

Chief Delivery Officer, UST and Managing Director, UST UK

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Rebecca Stephens

Rebecca Stephens

Deputy Director of Technology, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT)

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Auriol Stevens (Chair)

Auriol Stevens (Chair)

Vice President, Workplace Experience, Kyndryl

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Kate Thompson

Kate Thompson

CPO, businessfourzero

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