Meet the Team

  • Kamila Deen

    Director of Education

    Kamila Deen is Director of Education at The Classical Institute, where she provides academic leadership across the Institute, leading its academic strategy, curriculum, and programme development while working closely with faculty to ensure that its educational vision is realised across every aspect of academic life.

    Working closely with the Founding Dean, she contributes to the Institute's academic direction, the development of its educational provision, and relationships with academic partners.

    Her work strengthens faculty, supports the continued development of the curriculum, and ensures coherence, academic rigour, and excellence across the Institute's educational provision.

    She is committed to fostering an intellectually rigorous and accessible academic environment in which students, faculty, and the wider Institute flourish through serious engagement with the classical traditions.

  • Aliya Choudhry

    Director of External Relations

    It is a privilege to contribute to the work of The Classical Institute, of which I have been a part since its founding in 2018, by developing relationships with academics, educational institutions, and partners who share the Institute's educational vision, while supporting its continued public engagement.

    Working closely with colleagues across the Institute, I lead engagement with prospective academics, institutional partners, and the wider academic community, helping to develop collaborations that strengthen the Institute's educational mission and public presence.

    I hold a First-Class Honours degree in Chemistry from the University of Birmingham and completed postgraduate training in education before working in teaching and school leadership, including as an Assistant Head. I also serve as Honorary Editor at Allahabad Press.

  • Afeefa Choudhry

    Programmes and Events Coordinator

    It is a pleasure to contribute to the work of The Classical Institute through the development and delivery of programmes and events that reflect its educational vision. Working closely with colleagues across the Institute, I support curriculum development, faculty, and the coordination of academic provision.

    A significant part of my role is supporting the intellectual life of the Institute by creating opportunities for thoughtful dialogue, strengthening relationships between students and faculty, and helping to ensure that intellectual engagement continues beyond the classroom.

    I hold a degree in Biomedical Sciences. My professional interests lie in educational coordination, programme development, and creating academic experiences that are both intellectually rigorous and accessible.

  • Abdelhamid Arbab

    Programmes and Partnerships Lead

    Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

Kamila Deen

As Director of Education at The Classical Institute, I lead the Institute's academic strategy, curriculum, and programme development, working closely with faculty to shape its educational vision and intellectual direction.

Working closely with the Founding Dean, I contribute to the Institute's academic vision, educational direction, and long-term strategic development.

My work provides academic leadership across the Institute, strengthening faculty and ensuring coherence, academic rigour, and excellence across our educational provision.

Director of Education 
Marketing Director

Eleanor Parks

Creative and strategic in equal measure, our marketing director brings fresh ideas to every campaign. They turn insights into action and help our message resonate with the right audience.

Karl Holland

Customer Service Manager

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

Kamila Deen

Director of Education 

As Director of Education at The Classical Institute, I lead the Institute's academic strategy, curriculum, and programme development, working closely with faculty to shape its educational vision and intellectual direction.

Working closely with the Founding Dean, I contribute to the Institute's academic vision, educational direction, and long-term strategic development.

My work spans curriculum design, faculty leadership, programme planning, and the continual development of the student learning experience. Through this, I seek to ensure that the Institute's educational vision is realised with coherence, academic integrity, and a commitment to excellence.

Aliya Choudhry

It is a privilege to contribute to the work of The Classical Institute, of which I have been a part since its founding in 2018, through its public engagement, the cultivation of relationships with individuals and institutions, and the development of its educational provision.

I completed postgraduate training in education before working in teaching and school leadership, including as an Assistant Head. I also serve as Honorary Editor at Allahabad Press.

Director of External Relations 

Working closely with colleagues across The Classical Institute, I support the development and delivery of programmes and events that reflect our educational vision, alongside curriculum development, faculty, and academic provision. My work centres on fostering meaningful engagement and helping to create an academic environment that is intellectually rigorous and accessible. I hold a degree in Biomedical Sciences. My interests include educational coordination and academic planning.

Programme & Events Coordinator 

Afeefa Choudhry

Programmes & Partnerships 

Abdelhamid Arbab

Friendly, attentive, and always ready to help, our customer service manager ensures every interaction is a positive one. They keep communication clear, timely, and human.

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