Jacob is a dedicated community leader and youth advocate with a long-standing commitment to Lewisham. He currently serves as a Community Link Officer within Lewisham Council’s Youth Service, a Board Member of the Youth Justice Board for England and Wales, and as a Place Task Force member at the BITC.

A former Young Mayor of Lewisham, Jacob continues to champion youth participation, civic engagement, and local collaboration to strengthen opportunities for young people and families. As a father of three, Jacob hopes to bring his passion and experience to serve families and young people as part of our Leathersellers' Federation community.