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Meet Our Trustees
Irene MOORE
CEO/Founder
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Irene is the founder of The Lorna Legacy, which she established in memory of her late mother who inspired her to dream of adventure by encouraging her to dive into storybooks.
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After she passed away Irene sought refuge in those same storybooks, which helped her to dream and aspire, as well as come to terms with her loss.
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Irene is a Party Wall Surveyor, with over 16 years’ experience acting for both homeowners and developers in construction and the built industry. Irene sits on the board of directors for the Bethnal Green Business Development Centre Charity – a not-for-profit which offers affordable to small, medium and large enterprises.
Irene is married to Kevin, who is also the secretary for the charity. Together they have two fast-growing and energetic boys.
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'After my mother passed away, I spent years wondering how I could leave a fitting legacy for her. This charity is my way of thanking her for the gift she gave me – the gift of reading - and I’d love to give the same gift to the orphans of Uganda.'
Luisa BALDINI
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Luisa is a presentation and communication expert, previously having worked for BBC News as a Deputy Royal Correspondent.
Luisa left the BBC in 2014 for a family move to New York. It was there she co-launched a training business, Composure Media. Prior to the BBC, Luisa worked at ITN for both ITV and Channel 5 News and previously lived in Lyon, France working for EuroNews.
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Allan SSESANGA
Allan is Irene’s brother and a Party Wall Surveyor with significant experience acting for both building owners and developers and adjoining owners as a member of the Pyramus and Thisbe Society and the Faculty of Party Wall Surveyors. Allan is active and loves a range of sports with football, running, rugby and golf among his favourites.
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'Irene and I used to spend hours on end reminiscing about our mother, our fond memories of her, and the lessons she taught us. The mark she has left on our lives has now turned into something that can help others. I’m proud to help Irene honour her by being involved with The Lorna Legacy.'
'I’ve coached many people professionally on how to use storytelling in effective communication, and hearing Irene’s heartfelt story in person was instantly compelling. I loved her straightforward vision, and I was excited to lend my experience to the charity’s growth.'
Kevin MOORE
Kevin is the charity’s secretary and Irene’s husband. Kevin’s previous experience with non-profit organisations comes from working for The BigKid Foundation- a community charity for young people at risk of social exclusion and youth violence, where he helped devise and present workshops to young people.
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'Irene’s story inspired me to help build her vision of a charity in her mother’s name and I love that we can work together as husband and wife to bring that vision to life. I never got to meet my Mother-in-Law, but I know she would be proud of her daughter's work.'
Felicity BEASLEY
Felicity is a Charted Surveyor with 19 years of experience in real estate investments. She currently serves as Head of Distribution at Urban Partners, a renowned European investment manager with a strong emphasis on sustainability. Felicity is a passionate traveller, an avid cyclist, and the mother of two active and inquisitive children.
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'Irene shared her life story and passion for reading at a communications event we both attended in 2020 hosted by Luisa; I immediately connected with her and wanted to know more, so I’m honoured to be a Trustee of The Lorna Legacy.'
Deobrah ZABU
Deborah is an Intellectual Property Analyst at a clean energy company supporting the protection and commercialisation of hydrogen technologies. Deborah has years of experience working and teaching intellectual property across a variety of roles and institutions including Queen Mary University and the National Physical Laboratory.
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'As a Ugandan myself, I share with Irene much history, culture and a desire to give back to our homeland, so working with the charity is a perfect fit for me and something I’m immensely proud of.'
