Meet the Team

Johanna Aiyathurai - CEO

Meet Jo, the driving force behind Learn and Thrive, and our energetic CEO. Jo's a passionate advocate for the community, juggling parenthood with a teenage daughter who has Down's syndrome and two lively boys.

Her journey began in the NHS as a specialist Neurological Physiotherapist. Later, she ventured into entrepreneurship and even founded 21 Together, a charity dedicated to supporting Kent area families. More recently, she co-founded Learn and Thrive, aiming to ensure all young people with Down's syndrome access the specialist tools and support they need for vibrant lives. As of August 2024, she now works full time at Learn and Thrive, pushing the charity forward to support more children and young people every day.

For Jo, this isn't just a job – it's a lifestyle! 🌟