Rev'd Dr Mariama Ifode-Blease
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mariama is committed to equity and inclusivity. She works to empower and enable all, especially children, young people, and women.

Mariama was born in SW London, grew up in Lagos, Nigeria and NW London, and has been trying to see and meet the world ever since.

Education

2006 - 2013: UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, PETERHOUSE - PhD in Spanish

2004 - 2005: UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE, PETERHOUSE - MPhil in European Literature and Culture

2000 - 2004: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS - MA Hons French - Spanish with Distinction in Spoken Spanish

Professional Qualifications

2018 - 2020: RIPON COLLEGE CUDDESDON, OXFORD - Graduate Diploma in Theology

2017- 2018: UNIVERSITY OF DERBY, INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR GUIDANCE STUDIES (ICeGS) - MA in Careers Education and Coaching

2014: CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY - University Certificate in Understanding Careers Education and Guidance

2012: INSTITUTO CERVANTES, LONDON - DELE Level C2

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Community

 

Church

Mariama has served in VARIOUS roles in the Church of England:

  • St James’s Piccadilly, London - Assistant Curate (Current Role)

  • Westminster Abbey - Queen’s Almsman

  • University Church of St Mary the Virgin - Community Engagement and Outreach Officer

  • Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London - Lay Chaplain


Other Charitable

Organisations

Mariama believes in giving back and has been involved in activism and community work from a young age:

  • Head of Education, Salters’ Company, London (Current Role)

  • Chair of Board of Trustees - Days for Girls UK, part of Days for Girls International (Current Role)

  • Interim Acting Chair - The Willats’ Trust (Current Role)

  • Board Member (External Governor) - Cirencester College

  • Editorial Board Member - Magnet Magazine, Hymns Ancient and Modern

  • Project Officer - Abbey Community Centre, Westminster, London

  • Co-Leader - Brent-Eton Summer School

  • International Board Member - Free The Children, Canada

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