A warm welcome to our new trustees
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of two new trustees, Nicole Yost and Chloe Wright, to our charity’s Board.
These appointments come at a significant time for our charity. Our support is needed more than ever as we look ahead to helping children who have endured long periods of disruption to their education due to Covid-19. We are determined that children who are struggling with their reading get the help they need to develop their skills and confidence, so that they can have a fair chance in life.
In response to the increasing demand for our services and to support our ambitious plans, we have increased the number of trustees on our board from four to six. The entire process has been enriching for the organisation and, we believe, will stand us in good stead for the many opportunities and challenges that lie ahead.
Sharon Pindar, Chair of Bookmark Reading Charity, said:
“After a competitive search, we are delighted to be welcoming Nicole Yost and Chloe Wright to our Board of Trustees. Together they bring a wealth of skills, experience, and shared passion for the charity’s work. We look forward to their contributions to the charity.
Nicole Yost is a communications professional with 20+ years working across Publishing, Marketing and PR. She is currently CEO at Havas Just::, a specialist healthcare communications agency. Nicole has a keen interest in team building, change management and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Nicole is also a qualified Executive Coach and holds an MBA.
Nicole said:
“I am thrilled to be joining Bookmark's Board as a Trustee. Having volunteered with them through virtual reading sessions during covid lockdown I have seen first-hand the value that Bookmark can bring to schools, young readers, and volunteers. It's an exciting time for the charity and I can't wait to support their next phase of growth".
Chloe Wright is currently working in the Home Office and has previous experience in other government departments, including Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) and the department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS). The focus of Chloe’s career has been to deliver major projects for the government via a focus on strategy and governance, to make a difference to people’s lives in the UK. She is also a mental health first aider and is passionate about ensuring that diversity and inclusion is championed at every level of an organisation.
Chloe said:
“Providing every child with the tools to succeed in life is a vital cause, and I’m both excited and honoured to be joining Bookmark as a Trustee to help deliver this vision”.
L-R: Nicole Yost and Chloe Wright.