Meet the FAWB Team
At FAWB (pronounced /fab/), we’re more than just a company — we’re a purpose-driven team on a mission to make a difference.
Our Dual Mission:
Raising Awareness for Lost Child Trust Funds
We’re dedicated to helping students claim their unclaimed Child Trust Funds, ensuring that the money set aside for their future doesn’t go to waste.Building an Enthusiastic Community of Problem-Solvers
We’re passionate about creating an engaging environment where students and professionals work together to tackle academic challenges. Our team includes:Professors with 15+ years of university experience
Industry insiders who bring real-world knowledge
Young professionals keeping our content fresh and relevant
Together, we’re creating a space where students can thrive — academically and financially.
Our Board
Ekaterina
Founder and CEO
Since 2010, I have taught finance at leading UK universities such as City University, Queen Mary University, Westminster University, Roehampton University, and briefly at LBS. I also have a PhD in Finance. I have won grants from leading UK institutions such as the British Accounting and Finance Association to improve my students’ financial skills.
Improving financial skills by building on academic research in Financial Wellbeing is my passion. I was very lucky to find a like-minded group of people and students, and together, we are building FAWB. Our strategy is to turn FAWB into a Social Enterprise to benefit the community and generate profit to support a project and bring the best content to our followers.
Fernanda
Director. Engagement
As a Director, I combine academic excellence with practical expertise. With a BSc in Business Management and Economics (First-Class Honours) and an ongoing MSc in Real Estate Economics and Finance at the London School of Economics (LSE), I integrate theory into action. My Bloomberg Financial Market Concepts certification complements hands-on experience in property management. I’m fortunate to be part of FAWB and have an amazing team. Together, we’re driving positive change and empowering communities.
Lisa
Chief Technical Officer
Teacher and practitioner bringing an interdisciplinary approach to Computer Science. Technical skills in programming, databases, content management systems (Drupal) and devOps. Specialist in user research, participatory design and product development.
Our Advisors
Prof. Will Banks
Adviser
Will brings over two decades of international expertise in leading businesses through financial regulatory authorisations, mobilisations, and crisis management, while serving in senior financial and board level executive positions. He has dedicated his career to building, advising, and managing global financial service institutions and start-ups, successfully venturing into traditional retail and investment banks, neo banks, electronic money institutions, and brokerages.
In notable features published by CEO World Magazine and Forbes in 2023, Will was lauded as “His influence extends far beyond his own ventures and will leave an everlasting imprint on the world of finance.”
Our Interns Cycle 1
Krystian
Developer
Krystian graduated from Roehampton University in 2024 with a degree in computing.
Jad
Developer
Jad has graduated with a degree in Computer Science from Roehampton University. Fluent in both English and Arabic. I’m fuelled by a passion for leveraging technology to foster innovation that truly matters.
Asma
Media Marketing
Our Volunteers
Karina
Chief Strategy and Commercial Officer
Ryan
Financial Content Coordinator
Ryan graduated from Roehampton University with a degree in Business Management and Finance. He is skilled in business and finance, trading and investments, analysis and reporting, and networking and collaboration. As one of the very first volunteers, Ryan has been instrumental in developing FAWB from an idea into a thriving initiative. His support and passion for the project have been absolutely key to FAWB’s growth.
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