Our Team

Our commmunity development officer, supported by our executive director, work to ensure that our community rail initiatives are effectively delivered with great outcomes. Together, this team works tirelessly to make community rail a catalyst for positive change and stronger, more sustainable communities in Oxfordshire.

To get in touch with any of us about ideas for working together, just drop us a line at info@oxcrp.org.uk or use our contact form.

Executive Director

Hannah McDonnell

Responsible for strategy, business development, stakeholder management and team leadership.

Community Rail Development Manager

Alayne McDonald

Connecting communities to their local railways and the carbon agenda through inclusive and engaging community rail programmes.

Youth Engagement & Insight Lead

Luke Goddard

Leading on our commitment to youth engagement and representation through travel confidence and campaign development.

Marketing & Communications

Paul Williamson

Specialising in Marketing and Communications, including traditional and digital marketing platforms.

Event Management

Nicole Archer

Building relationships, local insight & meaningful connections through community events and outreach.

Community Engagement Officer

Ella McLean

Supporting across our community events, outreach and consultation processes through inclusive engagement mechanisms

Community Engagement Officer

Piper Holmes

Supporting across our community events, outreach and consultation processes through inclusive engagement mechanisms.

Chair of the Steering Group

Daisy Chapman Chamberlain

Daisy chairs OxCRP while serving as Transport for the North's Specification Manager, championing accessible and safer rail services and strengthening community connections to local railways.

Our Non-Executive Directors

Chair and Non-Executive Director

Jon Harris

Specialised in transport planning, accessibility, logistics and education.

Co-Opted Non-Executive Director incoming Chair

Kevin Harris

Business growth strategist specialising in leadership development and organisational development.

Non-Executive Director

Neil Bradbury

Experienced business leader and growth strategist advancing rail safety technology solutions.

Non-Executive Director

Odis Palmer

Specialised in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. Industry Inclusion & Belonging Lead at the Great British Railway Transition Team.

Non-Executive Director

Olivia Dickinson

Education specialist developing inclusive learning programmes and community partnerships.

Non-Executive Director

Olubukunmi Olukoya

Strategic advisor specialising in infrastructure programme set up, optimisation and transformation.

Non-Executive Director

Polly Gannaway-Pitts

Specialised in youth advocacy, inclusion, LGBTQIA+ advocate.

Non-Executive Director

Rachel Geliamassi

Customer Service Director championing diversity and operational excellence in transport.