Andrea O'Keeffe and Camilla Dutton have joined the Racing to School's board as independent trustees, effective Sept. 1.
A winner of the Godolphin Stable Staff Award's Community Award, O'Keeffe has spent over three decades working in racing, and she also has a strong background in the education sector. O'Keeffe is marred to trainer Jed O'Keeffe and is based in Middleham.
“I am delighted to have been appointed to the Board of Trustees of Racing to School and look forward to supporting the fantastic work of this charity to inspire and engage with young people, introducing them to our sport,” said O'Keeffe.
Dutton works as a solicitor specialising in corporate and commercial law, with a strong equestrian background. Representing Wales, she won the Royal International Horse Show and also competed at the Horse of the Year Show. Dutton is also a member of the BHA Rules Committee.
“I feel privileged to be joining Racing to School as a Trustee,” added Dutton. “I care deeply about increasing access to education and sports and am passionate about horseracing and all equestrian sports. I believe they are a real force for good and I am very grateful to have the opportunity to contribute to its exceptional mission.”
The charity's board is comprised of 10 members drawn from across racing, wider sport and education and governance sectors.
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