Meet the Team
Daniel Stone
Dragos-Stefan Necula
Dragos-Stefan Necula
Role on the Team: Trustee
Job Role: Programme Manager for the Civil Service
Preferred Pronouns: He / Him
Why did you want to join The Philosophers' Yard? To grow in wisdom and to see life from different perspectives
Which philosophical thought/ idea most resonates with you? "The universe is change, life is judgement" - Marcus Aurelius
Dragos-Stefan Necula
Dragos-Stefan Necula
Dragos-Stefan Necula
Role on the Team: Volunteer, Meetup Coordinator
University Subject: Computer Science
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Why did you want to join The Philosophers' Yard? I have a passion for creating spaces and opportunities for people to connect.
Which philosophical thought/ idea most resonates with you? ‘’In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer’’- Albert Camus
Frankie Carter
Dragos-Stefan Necula
Frankie Carter
Role on the Team: Trustee
Job Role: Operations Manager at the University of Birmingham
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Why did you want to join The Philosophers' Yard? I love having thought provoking discussions with others, learning new things and being prompted to question my mindset, I thought this was the perfect way to do it!
Which phil
Role on the Team: Trustee
Job Role: Operations Manager at the University of Birmingham
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Why did you want to join The Philosophers' Yard? I love having thought provoking discussions with others, learning new things and being prompted to question my mindset, I thought this was the perfect way to do it!
Which philosophical thought/ idea most resonates with you? 'Don't worry, be happy.'
Iola Jones
Samuel Braham
Frankie Carter
Role on the Team: Trustee
Job Role: Head of Operations, Birmingham Leadership Institute
Preferred Pronouns: She/her
Why did you want to join The Philosophers' Yard? One of my core values is growth and by joining The Philosopher’s Yard, I’m able to enhance my understanding of life’s big questions and enter into dialogue with like-minded peopl
Role on the Team: Trustee
Job Role: Head of Operations, Birmingham Leadership Institute
Preferred Pronouns: She/her
Why did you want to join The Philosophers' Yard? One of my core values is growth and by joining The Philosopher’s Yard, I’m able to enhance my understanding of life’s big questions and enter into dialogue with like-minded people.
Which philosophical thought/ idea most resonates with you? Every decision should make the world a better place.
Samuel Braham
Samuel Braham
Samuel Braham
Role on the Team: Volunteer, Delivery Team
University Subject: Computer Science BSc
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Why did you want to join The Philosophers' Yard? After attending the first sessions of the Philosophers Yard, I was struck by the fascinating speakers and enlightening conversations - both of which I enjoyed very much. I wanted to g
Role on the Team: Volunteer, Delivery Team
University Subject: Computer Science BSc
Preferred Pronouns: He/Him
Why did you want to join The Philosophers' Yard? After attending the first sessions of the Philosophers Yard, I was struck by the fascinating speakers and enlightening conversations - both of which I enjoyed very much. I wanted to give back to this wonderful community and help it flourish into something that can benefit everyone.
Which philosophical thought/ idea most resonates with you? An orientation towards all encompassing Joy, Love & Harmony, through Wisdom, Stability and Flexibility, and the embodiment and cultivation of Consciousness, Cognition, Character, Context and Communitas. Not because of any Objective Truth, but simply that no better thing can be found."
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Selina Stone
Samuel Braham
Samuel Braham
Role on the Team: Trustee
Job Role: Researcher, University of Durham
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Why did you want to join The Philosophers' Yard? To have the space to discuss complex issues in a respectful and honest environment and to hear different perspectives.
Which philosophical thought/ idea most resonates with you? "Love your neighbour as yourself" - Mark 12:31
Susanne Clarke
Susanne Clarke
Susanne Clarke
Role on the Team: Intern (Education)
University subject: Philosophy
Preferred Pronouns: She/Her
Why did you want to join The Philosophers' Yard? To share my passion for philosophy with others.
Which philosophical thought/ idea most resonates with you? Never presume.