Meet the Passionate Leaders Driving Our Mission Forward.
Our Board of Trustees and Ambassadors lead strategically and advocate to advance Be Kind Movement’s mission and lasting impact.
Board of Trustees
Premila Puri - Founder & CEO
Entrepreneur and film producer Premila Puri, inspired by her bullying experience, launched the Be Kind Movement charity in May 2015. In 2020, during the pandemic, she created the Kindness in School Programme™ based on 10 kindness values and emotional intelligence, piloted successfully in two London schools. She advocates for kindness and emotional intelligence to be valued alongside academics.
Fun fact: Premila made a film about a spider, but is afraid of spiders!
Shavy Makh - Co Founder
Shavy’s passion for helping people coupled with his love of science, led him into the scientific field, which allowed him to research how diseases work and to develop drugs to help people. Shavy graduated as a Biochemist and spent time working in academia, where he obtained a further degree in Cell Biology, before transitioning into the pharmaceutical industry, where he currently manages global clinical trials.
Fun Fact: Shavy’s encounter with a teenie weenie spider inspired the short film called ITSY, which was the catalyst to the Kindness in School Programme™!
Stuart Kelsey - Treasurer
Mental health is a cause close to Stuart’s heart, and so he has joined the Be Kind Movement to help educate future generations on being kind to themselves and others, hoping this will improve the overall mental health of society in the future. He is currently an accountant for a property company based in the West End of London and joins the Board as Treasurer.
Fun Fact: Stuart is an avid Rugby and Football fan and supports Liverpool FC.
Lisa Ardley-Price - Chair
Lisa, a solicitor with over 15 years in financial services, is the Global Co-Chair for NatWest’s Gender Network, championing diversity, equity, and inclusion. A certified coach, she mentors young people and entrepreneurs from underrepresented groups, helping them build confidence, overcome limiting beliefs, and achieve ambitious goals.
Fun fact: Passionate about fitness, Lisa teaches yoga and has completed over 30 marathons.
Sarisha Naidoo - Trustee
Sarisha is a former lawyer turned NED, board advisor, and consultant, providing strategic guidance across industries. As founder of Navigate Consulting, she empowers individuals and organisations through coaching and consulting, and is a passionate advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion — inspired by her upbringing in South Africa. A facilitator, speaker, and co-author of The Life Blueprint, she mentors for several charities.
Fun fact: Sarisha is a dedicated gym-goer and nature lover with a keen interest in gut health, neuroscience, and biohacking.
Kindness Ambassadors
Stephanie Tumba - Kindness Ambassador
Stéphanie champions children’s well-being and women’s empowerment, focusing on mental health, trafficking, rape, and domestic violence issues. She advocates for rights and supports the next generation, believing kindness and empathy build a compassionate society. An accomplished investor, she uses her expertise to help businesses grow through strategic marketing.
Fun Fact: As the eldest of six siblings, Stéphanie has long nurtured her drive to uplift others.
Alexa Connolly - Kindness Ambassador
Born in Brazil and having lived in 8+ countries, Alexa Connolly is a resilient, multilingual tutor (English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian) passionate about communication and charity. For 30+ years, she has supported youth empowerment with the Prince’s Trust Foundation and promotes joy through cinema with Medicinema and Global Gift Foundation. As trustee for Veniños and the Schulmberger Spouses Association, she improves children’s lives and community ties. Following a 2022 stroke, she joined Style for Stroke Foundation to raise health awareness. Alexa’s humility and dedication define her as a compassionate ambassador.