Volunteer of the Month: Bex Kimberley

We’re delighted to celebrate Bex Kimberley as our Volunteer of the Month.

A Senior Risk Manager at Macquarie specialising in financial crime prevention, Bex demonstrates just how far maths and problem-solving skills can take you.

Showing students what’s possible

During the summer of 2025, Bex volunteered her time to support a F4S self-serve session with students at Leeds Mathematics School, as part of their summer school programme for higher-attaining Year 10 girls — a group that remains underrepresented in STEM subjects at sixth form and beyond.

She shared her own non-linear journey — from A Levels in Dance, Drama, Maths, and History to studying Maths and Economics, and a placement year in banking that led her to a global career tackling financial crime.

Students were inspired by how relatable her work is, recognising skills they already use in class: spotting patterns, logical thinking under pressure, and clear communication. Her message was simple but powerful: curiosity matters, careers aren’t always straightforward, and the skills students build now will open doors they may not yet imagine.

Real impact in the classroom

The feedback from Leeds Mathematics School highlights exactly why these encounters matter:

“We wanted them [the students] to see someone in industry who uses maths every day. The students were incredibly engaged — they hadn’t considered this kind of career before.”
— Declán Forster, Teacher of Mathematics and Outreach Programme Lead

Declan went on to add:

“We got exactly what we wanted: those girls seeing someone in industry and thinking, ‘Oh, I can do this too.’ That representation is incredibly valuable.”

The school has since committed to continuing their work with F4S, having seen first-hand the positive impact these sessions can have.

Continued commitment

Bex continues to support the Maths4Girls programme and has already accepted an upcoming session in February, helping more students benefit from her insight and experience. Volunteers like Bex make self-serve sessions quick to book, easy to deliver, and profoundly impactful.

Thank you, Bex, for inspiring young people and showing that STEM futures are real, achievable, and within reach.

Why we celebrate our volunteers

Our volunteers are at the heart of F4S, helping students connect classroom learning to the world of work. By sharing their experience and journeys, they build confidence, raise aspirations, and spark ideas for futures students had never previously considered.

Celebrating our volunteers is our way of saying thank you — and of recognising the powerful role they play in shaping the next generation.If Bex’s story has inspired you, why not consider giving back and sharing your expertise with students? Sign up to volunteer through our platform and help shape the next generation of role models.