Founder and Trustee
Lisa Seymour
brief biography, why started, where passions lie
TRUSTEE
Gemma Watson
Gemma is an English and South African qualifier lawyer. She holds a degree in law and international relations and a post graduate law degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. Gemma grew up in Johannesburg and moved to London in 2005 to continue her law career at a Magic Circle law firm. In 2012 she moved to Abu Dhabi and has taken a break from practising law to raise her four children. Gemma has recently moved back to London with her husband and children after seven years in Abu Dhabi. Gemma is passionate about uplifting people and environmental cleanup and takes a particular interest in the environmental causes supported by the Coco Joelle Foundation.
Trustee
Melissa Fife
Melissa worked for many years in issues-based communications, working on campaigns for non profits, trade associations and public sector bodies throughout the UK. She is passionate about working for positive social change and initiatives that will support younger generations live in a more sustainable future. Melissa is excited to see the impact that the Coco Joelle Foundation can achieve in its inaugural period. Outside of the Foundation Melissa is an artist working on illustration projects and bespoke commissions.