Introducing the South East Fellowship Councillors

I want every Fellow in the South East Region to feel that they are part of the RSA Fellowship. Part of my role as a Fellowship Councillor is to work with the Regional Manager to bring the RSA to a town near you: there is an annual calendar of participatory events where Fellows can meet each other and learn about each others’ personal and professional projects.  

An important part of my role is to encourage Fellows to create their own networks and events, and help to organise local events and seminars on themes Fellows have told me are of interest to them. I also actively lobby to ensure Fellows in the regions get the chance to contribute to the RSA’s own projects and programmes. 

I worked for national charities in London for most of my career, but moved to the Surrey / Hampshire border about six years ago where alongside my work in the voluntary sector, I am actively engaged in the development of a neighbourhood plan for my village. 

Let me know what your interests and passions are, particularly if: 

You can message Caroline Clark directly through her MyRSA profile here. 

Don Mclaverty 

For the last two years, I have been an active Fellow in Oxfordshire, leading a collaborative local Steering Group that organises monthly “network and learn” events. Topics included: 

I am enthusiastic about the RSA mission and, as a Fellowship Councillor, wish to ensure that the voice of RSA Fellows is heard throughout the organisation to positive effect. 

I am an entrepreneurial Director who is passionate about growing successful organisations and teams. I have experience in both Corporate and Small & Medium-sized enterprises with an early career in business development. 

Prior to January 2016, I was Managing Director of Oxford Innovation Services (OIS) which is part of SQW Group. I was responsible for the GrowthAccelerator service across the South of England, the  Oxford Investment Opportunity Angel Network, the Enterprise Europe Network across the South East and major Coaching programmes in Cornwall. I was an active Board Director of Venturefest Oxford for five years. 

Since January 2016, I have been working with a portfolio of clients including the Goldman Sachs 10k Programme, the Science and Technology Facilities Council and Oxford University Research Services. I have focused on high growth SME’s and scale-up firms that typically have a technology differentiator.  

My primary areas of interest are 

To recharge, I enjoy listening to, talking with and interacting with people. It’s such an interesting life!   

You can message Don Mclaverty directly through his MyRSA profile here. 

My primary ’spare time’ activities are attending cultural performances (particularly theatre and dance) and working in my garden. Both provide escape from the troubles of the day and are good for the soul. 

Get in touch with me around: 

You can message Jim Zalles directly through his MyRSA profile here.

As the Thematic Councillor for Economy, Enterprise and Manufacture, I’d love to hear from Fellows with ideas that relate to these themes. I’m sure you have initiatives that possibly may start local but have the need/capability to go national. I really want to help develop and broaden these.

Whilst I love being with people and working with them, I think occasional solitude is underrated. I like time to download, sort and recharge, this often gives me a new perspective or different insight. I also write (childrens books and poetry) and like to socialise, read, ride and travel.

You can message Jan Floyd-Douglass directly through her MyRSA profile here.