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Abdi Omar
Motivational speaker, YouTuber, entrepreneur, disability and cerebral palsy campaigner.
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Andi Oliver
British chef, television and radio presenter.
“I love the work of the iOi and the organisation’s values really resonated with me. Imagination has been crucial for me in my life and career, and I am passionate about giving children the opportunity to continue using their imagination for their future. The iOi Schools Programme is essential in developing life skills such as the ability to think creatively, problem solve and build resilience and I’m very happy to be supporting such a progressive organisation working hard to support the education outcomes of many children.”
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Dame Mary Marsh
Educator and entrepreneur. NSPCC ex-CEO, Board member Teach First, HSBC, London Business School.
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Mark Wallinger
Artist and Turner Prize winner
“How are we developing our imaginations in this increasingly mediated, screen-based sedentary world, where play is a button to press? Our aim is to restore a sense of wonder at life’s possibilities; enabling people to discover things about themselves that they wouldn’t find in any other way.”
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Michael Morpurgo OBE
Author, playwright and former Children’s Laureate
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Professor Alison Gopnik - Founding Patron
Professor of Psychology and Affiliate Professor of Philosophy at the University of California at Berkeley, USA
Professor Alison Gopnik delivered the inaugural Institute of Imagination lecture: watch the lecture on YouTube
Our Delivery Team is supported by a talented group of Associates and an inspirational and diverse Board of Trustees. Our world-renowned group of Champions are experts in their fields, sharing our passion for the power of imagination and a belief in its importance and relevance across sectors and subjects.