Our Staff

Monica Tyler, Chief Executive

As Chief Executive of Vauxhall City Farm, Monica brings more than 20 years experience of leading voluntary sector organisations to the farm. Skilled at community engagement and managing community facilities, Monica enjoys the challenge of leading one of London’s hidden treasures.

Stanford Manduna: Finance Manager

A CIMA trained accountant, Stanford has worked as Finance Manager in various industries for a long time. His last six years working in South Sudan alongside international charities made him appreciate the important role of organisations that focus on making an impact on people’s lives. He feels motivated to work for Vauxhall City Farm and deliver on his new found passion to work for an organisation focused on creating a change in people’s lives.

Charlotte MacDonald: Deputy CEO

With many years of teaching experience both in London and internationally Charlotte is bringing her passion for education to The Farm. Charlotte loves spending time in nature and sees Vauxhall City Farm as the perfect setting for creating unique experiences in the city. 

 
Prior to teaching, Charlotte worked within the Charity Sector, and now as Deputy CEO of The Farm she hopes to bring all of her experiences together to offer our community a range of programmes, events and unique opportunities but above all the best possible experience when they visit! 

Giusy Aprile: PA to CEO & Administrator ​

Giusy developed an interest in the Charity Sector following time spent studying and travelling across Europe. Following graduation, Giusy worked as an Administrator across several NGOs, focusing on people with disabilities and vulnerable groups, and is now the PA to our CEO, Monica Tyler, as well as the VCF Administrator.

In her free time, Giusy loves travelling, playing guitar, and finding new coffee shops around London – if you have any recommendations, be sure to let her know! 

Alicia: Events & Marketing Head

A mother to two cats, a puppy and a lively little human, Alicia has built her career in the events world. Transforming an initial idea into reality is an exciting process and seeing lots of happy faces enjoying themselves at one of her events hugely fulfilling. VCF is a fantastic little gem in which Alicia and the team host an array of exciting annual events. On that note, go and check out our events page!

Priyanka: Marketing Officer

Priyanka is a Marketing Officer at Vauxhall City Farm and a Brunel University London graduate in Business Intelligence and Digital Marketing.

She is from the northern part of India and her hometown is in Uttrakhand which is referred to as ‘Devabhumi – land of the Gods’.

Being from the mountains and hilly area, she has experience of living on the farm and around farm animals since she was a young child.

With her interpersonal skills and marketing experience, she ensures smooth communication and services along with greater customer experience in the farm.

Jade Mortimer: Education Officer

Jade has a great love and affiliation for wildlife and natural settings – in particular she loves the countryside. 
 
At university, Jade studied Wildlife and Practical Conservation where she delved into the development of sustainable farming and global food systems. From Jade’s studies she developed an appreciation for how important education is to develop sustainable food and farming practices and cannot wait to incorporate all of this into her role at VCF. 
 
Jade is also a coffee lover and a vegetarian who loves cooking!

Peggy Dodds: Head of Hospitality

Peggy is the heartbeat of our Old Dairy Café and Faith’s Place. With an unwavering commitment to crafting the perfect cup and fostering a warm, inclusive atmosphere, our cafe head is the driving force behind the unique blend of flavours and experiences that define us. 

David Channell-Wright: Gardener

David has worked with volunteers for over 20 years, including coordinating a befriending project for adults living with HIV, and managing a project for peer volunteers who had experienced homelessness. Having seen the therapeutic benefits of gardening in his own life, David became determined to incorporate horticulture into his working life.

David began working as a horticultural therapist, first at a college for adults with learning difficulties in Wales, and then at a rural garden centre in Hillingdon, which boosted his confidence as well as developing his gardening skills and style.

David believes gardens should be a welcoming and inviting place for wildlife and people alike and looks forward to welcoming people into the Vauxhall City Farm Community Garden.

Rhiannon Carr: Interim Farm Manager

Rhiannon is an actor, writer and musician from South-East London.  At home, she has two dogs, one cat and one rabbit, and in the absence of space for more animals, began volunteering on the farm during lockdown. After stints in Admin and Marketing at VCF, she now looks after our Farmyard team.

Joshua Viveiros: Farmyard & Livestock Coordinator

Josh’s interest & journey within the farming industry started off at Vauxhall city farm, where he began volunteering within our farmyard team. Whilst volunteering he studied Level 2 & 3 Animal Management. During this time he became a farmyard & educational sessional for VCF. After finishing his training at Capel Manor – he worked around other farms, Livery’s & Zoo’s & took on a sessional job at Crystal Palace Park Farm gaining additional experiences within different fields of the animal industry. Josh has recently joined back with us completing 1 half of the farmyard & Livestock Coordinator team where he provides care to all livestock on site.

Jodie Rixon: Farmyard & Livestock Coordinator​

Hey everyone! I’m Jodie, and I’ve been part of the Vauxhall City Farm family since I was 16. From work experience to volunteering and now coordinating our farmyard and livestock, I’ve done it all!

I’m a proud mom to two playful cats, and when I’m not cuddling them, you’ll find me here, ensuring our animals are happy and healthy.

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