Meet the Governors

Gita Aminpour (Community Governor, Safeguarding, RS & PSHE)

I have been a Governor at the Trumpington Community College since November 2021, most of that time serving as the Safeguarding Governor.

Since 2019, I have worked on a part-time, assignment basis for the University of Cambridge in various departments and offices. I presently work as Operations Coordinator in the Department of Politics and International Studies dealing with HR, events and other things.

In the wider community, I have served on the Trumpington Residents’ Association since 2019, and as its Company Secretary since 2020.

I serve on the Patient Participation Group Committee for the Trumpington Street Medical Practice. I was appointed Secretary recently.

In addition, I was recently appointed to serve on the Patient Advisory Group for the new Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital.

Another role that I was just appointed to is to serve as a Governor for one of the Federations, consisting of two primary schools.

My family and I live in Trumpington, Cambridge.

Mahi GanGwane (Community Governor - Finance/Create)

Andrew Hewitt (Community Governor)

Lauren Magilton (Community Governor, Pupil Premium)

My name is Lauren and I am delighted to be supporting Trumpington Community College in its journey over the next few years. I moved to Cambridge in 2012 for my undergraduate degree in English Literature at the University of Cambridge, and very much fell in love with the city. Despite having a tough time during my school years, I have gone on to gain degrees from both the University of Cambridge and the University of Oxford, and I very much hope to support and inspire the students of Trumpington Community College in their education journeys. I believe in encouraging students, no matter their background to achieve their full potential. As the link governor for Pupil Premium students, I hope to act as an ambassador and champion for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, encouraging pupils to ‘shoot for the moon’.  

Prior to my current role at Cambridge University in their Education Quality and Policy Office, I have worked in fundraising for Newnham College, Murray Edwards College, and the central University and the Programme Management Office for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority. 

Annette Matern (Community Governor)

Julian Stanley (LGB Chair, Finance)

Julian is an accomplished CEO with extensive experience across the third sector and commercial enterprises. He is also a qualified leadership and business & life coach. His diverse career spans roles in the civil service, theatre, local government, and leadership positions in national and regional charities, as well as social enterprises in sectors such as health, employment, criminal justice, skills training, youth, and community services. Notably, Julian was the founding CEO of the award-winning charity Education Support, pioneering mental health and well-being services for teaching staff. He later led Bounce Back Foundation (now part of Change, Grow, Live), The Cresset in Peterborough, and Healthwatch.

A passionate community builder and enabler, Julian is also an experienced broadcaster and public speaker, with appearances on national TV, radio, and podcasts like “The Naked Scientists.” He has contributed to publications on teacher well-being and was a regular columnist for ‘Sec-Ed’ for nine years.

Julian studied at university in Manchester, and is a graduate of the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. Based in Cambridge for 22 years, he is married to a psychotherapist, has three adult sons - all state educated with first-class honours degrees from UK universities - and a baby grandson. In his spare time, Julian enjoys yoga, swimming, the arts, and walking his playful Old English Sheepdog.