Meet our ambassadors
We believe in Luton
Our ambassadors are at the forefront of Step Forward Luton, using their influential voices to celebrate the town and passionately lead the way in defending its reputation.
Meet the team
Discover the driving force behind Step Forward Luton – the voices shouting out for the town and committed to making Luton a place that everyone can be proud of.
Mariana (Maz) Brown
Mariana is the Director of community interest companies, Luton Literature and The High Town Community. She also opened Browns Books, a new book shop in High Town.
Montell Neufville
Montell is the Managing Director of ATT10TIVE, delivering life skills, youth leadership and employability training in Luton. He is passionate about empowering young people in Luton.
Nabilah Khan
Nabilah is a family law paralegal and aspiring solicitor based in Luton. As a resident of the town, she is passionate about giving back to her community.
Neil Bradford
Neil is Head of Communications at London Luton Airport, and brings nearly 20 years of broadcast journalism experience, including previous roles at BBC and ITV.
Nishorgo Mostofa
Nishorgo grew up in Luton and is a student currently studying at King's College London. He proudly represents Luton as an alumnus of Luton Sixth Form College, was the first Chair of Luton Youth Council, and is a former Luton Urban Radio presenter.
Paul Hammond
Paul is the Chair of the Luton Heritage Forum, a learning coach, and DJ for Luton Urban Radio. Paul was previously an associate head teacher for Denbigh High school, with over 35 years’ experience in education.
Phyl Rainey
Residing 40 years in Luton, Phyl's community dedication spans two decades, with roles in homelessness charities, and experience in local manufacturing and pub sectors.
Roy Greening
Roy is Centre Director of The Mall Luton and Vice Chair of Luton BID, and passionately supports local businesses and the community. He is also the Chair of Luton Shop Mobility and on the committee of the Mall nursery.
Sabiha Laboni
Sabiha is a law graduate and HR professional for 14 years, who opened her consultancy in Luton to support local businesses. As a Ferrars Academy governor, her passion is empowering the community's youth through mentoring and coaching.
Samaira Khan
Samaira is a lifelong Luton resident and former Luton Town Ladies FC player. With her family's roots in Luton spanning over 40 years, Samaira is dedicated to giving back to her community and showing others that anything is possible.
Sanean Hai
Sanean is a Luton resident and founder of Centre for Domestic Abuse, advocating for over 1,000 victims UK-wide. He serves as a director and trustee for multiple local organisations, providing strategic advice to support Luton's businesses and charities.
Scott Griffwood
Scott is an LGBTQ+ activist, campaigner, and a Trustee of Luton Pride. He is passionate about improving the lives of Luton residents through the lens of social justice and equality, diversity and inclusion.
Tamar Oliver Lovindeer-Robinson
Tamar is an alumni of Icknield High School and Luton Sixth Form College. Now a small business owner, he is also the Co-chair for the United Luton Caribbean and African Committee, providing a voice for communities of Caribbean and African descents.
Venesa Coodien
Venesa is Managing Director and Co-Founder of Right FM, a Luton-based business. She serves as a School Governor at Kings House Moorlands and Luton Sixth Form College, and is a Career Advisory Board Member at the London School of Science and Technology, offering expertise to her community.
Wilma N A Solomon-Odei
Wilma is a Luton resident and finance professional with a passion for youth development. She dedicates herself to mentoring young people in the community, helping them grow into responsible adults.