
Ioana Oprisa
@ioanaoprisa
I grow education and third-sector organisations through partnerships, engagement, and operations.
What I'm looking for
I'm leading Clouds Garden Preschool in Riyadh from launch, owning operations, admissions, parent engagement, office management, compliance, safeguarding, and team coordination.
At Kings College Riyadh, I drove marketing and partnership strategy with organisations including MBC Group, Qiddiya, and PIF. My campaigns increased enrolment by more than 200 students, lifted tour-to-admission conversions by 35%, increased expat family applications by 40%, and boosted online engagement by 150%.
Previously, I led PAPYRUS UK's London office, managed seven staff, raised more than £70,000 in contracts and funding, and developed a local-council partnership supporting a Young Mental Health strategy.
My background also includes quality, policy, training, volunteer management, fundraising, and communications roles at Phoenix Futures and ADAS West Essex Drugs Service. I bring experience across education, community engagement, charity operations, and stakeholder relationships in the UK and Middle East.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Nursery Manager | Managing Director
Clouds Garden Preschool
Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)
Led the nursery from its launch, taking full ownership of operations, admissions, parent engagement, and office management. Drove student growth through marketing initiatives and managed day-to-day operations including compliance, health and safety, and safeguarding.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
City University of London
Master of Science, Voluntary Sector Management
2016 - 2019
Activities and societies: Student Representative for Year 1 students
Master of Science in Voluntary Sector Management with a concentration in Grantmaking, Philanthropy and Social Investment. Served as Student Representative for Year 1 students.
University of Essex
Bachelor of Science, Social Psychology and Sociology
2010 - 2013
Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Social Psychology and Sociology. Studied Social Psychology, Researching Social Life, and Social Anthropology.
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