Our Team

Kate runs The Orchestra, overseeing all our work as well as writing music with everyone and playing piano. When she’s not at Multi-Story, she does woodwork and helps look after a wildlife meadow.

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Alys works alongside Kate to codirect Multi-Story Orchestra, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly and that operational strategy supports our creative output. Outside of this, she loves cooking, eating and enjoying London.

Sumita provides leadership to the programme team and will work closely with Artistic Director, Kate Whitley, to design, plan and deliver the live events programme. She has worked in music education within orchestras for the past decade and is passionate about breaking down barriers to music for everyone.

Outside of work, Sumita loves to travel, try new food, bake and do park-run on Saturday mornings!

Jeani leads on designing and delivering our work with young people - from engaging school groups for our large-scale performances, engaging young musicians and overseeing our Young Creatives scheme. Outside of MSO, she sings soprano with the South West London Choral Society. Jeani loves musicals, k-dramas and chocolate.

Ollie is responsible for building our organisation’s name and reputation both online and offline, regionally and internationally. He has a longtime interest in culture, the arts, and education which led him first of all to pursue a masters degree in Cultural Studies, before he began work as an English teacher upon graduating. Since then, he’s found a way of marrying his twin interests in photography and culture, working with photography cooperative Test-Shoots and South London music charity, Raw Material, as well as for ourselves.

Theresa completed her Masters in Voluntary Sector Management and has a Diploma in Charity Accounting. She oversees Multi Story's finances, ensuring that our work is delivered effectively, meeting both statutory and funder requirements.