Born in 2008, I have lived in Hampshire and been locally educated ever since. I feel passionate about advocating for young people, and am currently proud to serve as a Deputy Member of Youth Parliament for East Hampshire. I also serve as an NHS Young Researcher, and I hope the skills and experience I attain through that role will aid in my work as a Governor. I look forward to contributing towards my role as a Young Governor, and I hope to work with Hampshire residents, youth in particular, to influence positive change for our great county.
Aryaveer Baljee is the Youth Member of Parliament for Central Hampshire and a student at Winchester College in the sixth form. He is a keen classicist and passionate about politics, which led him to stand for election and make a change. His manifesto focusses on tackling Homelessness and helping with Literacy, extending to Healthcare.
In my time I have been a salesman, debt-collector, bingo caller and chimney sweep. Most of my career was in IT and Project Management for both private corporations and Government organisations.
I retired at 60 due to failing health, and since that time I have volunteered with Gosport Access Group and Disability Forum. I champion access in all its forms; building, street and transport access, web and services, for all disabilities, physical, cognitive or neuro-diverse. I personally use a mobility scooter.
My wife has had rheumatoid arthritis since 1987 and I have been her carer all these years. My eldest daughter was diagnosed with Ehlers-Danlos. I am a member of The Disabled Ramblers and Hampshire Roamability.
Removing barriers is my passion.
Andrew obtained a BSc Honors degree in Electronics & Electrical Engineering and later an MBA from the London Business School. After University he moved to Italy for 8 years before returning to the UK to study for his MBA. He had a number of roles, always within the Telecommunications industry, before embarking on a successful business career with BT where he had significant Director roles. He also served as a Board Member of the publicly quoted French company, Eutelsat S.A for 6 years and as a Board Member of SPI Limited, a Joint Venture company in St Petersburg, Russia.
In 2009 he was elected as a Hampshire County Councillor where he served for 12 years before having the title of Honorary Alderman conferred upon him.
