Governance
GIoCT is set up as a not-for-profit, charitable organisation and it is governed by its constitution, which determines our structure and how we carry out our work.
Meet Our Leaders
“Our Trustees have the ultimate responsibility for directing the affairs of GIoCT, ensuring that we are solvent, well-run, and delivering the charitable outcomes for which we were set up. Trustees give their time voluntarily and are not remunerated for their work on behalf of GIoCT.”
Frankie Lowe
Founder & CEO of GIoCT
Frankie Lowe is an educator, entrepreneur, philanthropist and vegetarian guru. In 2003, she established the first cultural centre in Shanghai.
Dr. Edrys Barkham
Director of Admission,
Bryanston School
Edrys Barkham is an educator and leader with diverse talents who has devoted her life to education while maintaining a keen interest in biology and archaeology.
Prof Antonios Tsourdos
Professor of Autonomous Systems and Control, Cranfield University
Antonios Tsourdos is Director of Research, School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing and member of the University Executive at Cranfield University.
Amanda Lando
Former Head of JDS
Amanda is a former headteacher who obtained her B.Ed (1st Class Honours)
NPQH from the Institute of Education (London).
Mark Runco
Director of Creativity Research and Programming, Southern Oregon University
Mark Runco is a leading creativity scholar who is active in empirical research and has published cognitive, economic, genetic, historical, developmental, and educational books and articles on the topic.
Frankie Lowe
Founder & CEO of GIoCT
Frankie Lowe is an educator, entrepreneur, philanthropist and vegetarian guru. In 2003, she established the first cultural centre in Shanghai.
Dr. Edrys Barkham
Director of Admission,
Bryanston School
Edrys Barkham is an educator and leader with diverse talents who has devoted her life to education while maintaining a keen interest in biology and archaeology.
Prof Antonios Tsourdos
Professor of Autonomous Systems and Control, Cranfield University
Antonios Tsourdos is Director of Research, School of Aerospace, Transport and Manufacturing and member of the University Executive at Cranfield University.
Amanda Lando
Former Head of JDS
Amanda is a former headteacher who obtained her B.Ed (1st Class Honours)
NPQH from the Institute of Education (London).
Mark Runco
Director of Creativity Research and Programming, Southern Oregon University
Mark Runco is a leading creativity scholar who is active in empirical research and has published cognitive, economic, genetic, historical, developmental, and educational books and articles on the topic.
“Our advisory board provides thought leadership to the GIoCT and gives advice, support, and guidance to our staff and to our trustees.”
Bill Lucas
Chair of Advisory Committee
Bill Lucas is Chair of the Advisory Committee at the Global Institute of Creative Thinking and Professor of Learning and Director of the Centre for Real-World Learning.
Michael Anderson
Vice Chair of Advisory Committee
Dr Michael Anderson is the Professor of Creativity and Arts Education in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Sydney and Co-Director of the CREATE Centre.
Pamela Burnard
Member of Advisory Committee
Pamela Burnard is Professor of Arts, Creativities and Educations at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge.
Laura McBain
Member of Advisory Committee
Co-Interim Managing Director at Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University and Director of Community and Implementation at K12 Lab, Stanford d.school.
Marc Chun
Member of Advisory Committee & Summit Lead
Marc Chun completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Davis, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Organisational Studies.
Ronald Beghetto
Member of Advisory Committee
Dr. Beghetto is an internationally recognized expert on creative thought and action in educational settings. He holds the Pinnacle West Presidential Chair and serves as a Professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University.
Vlad Glăveanu
Member of Advisory Committee
Vlad Glăveanu, PhD, is Full Professor of psychology in the School of Psychology, Dublin City University, and Professor II at the Centre for the Science of Learning and Technology, University of Bergen.
Bill Lucas
Chair of Advisory Committee
Bill Lucas is Chair of the Advisory Committee at the Global Institute of Creative Thinking and Professor of Learning and Director of the Centre for Real-World Learning.
Michael Anderson
Vice Chair of Advisory Committee
Dr Michael Anderson is the Professor of Creativity and Arts Education in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at The University of Sydney and Co-Director of the CREATE Centre.
Pamela Burnard
Member of Advisory Committee
Pamela Burnard is Professor of Arts, Creativities and Educations at the Faculty of Education, University of Cambridge.
Laura McBain
Member of Advisory Committee
Co-Interim Managing Director at Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University and Director of Community and Implementation at K12 Lab, Stanford d.school.
Marc Chun
Member of Advisory Committee & Summit Lead
Marc Chun completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, Davis, where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Organisational Studies.
Vlad Glăveanu
Member of Advisory Committee
Vlad Glăveanu, PhD, is Full Professor of psychology in the School of Psychology, Dublin City University, and Professor II at the Centre for the Science of Learning and Technology, University of Bergen.
“A community of education experts, teachers, researchers, creative professionals, decision-makers and many more. Our associates help further our mission of promoting the importance of teaching creative thinking through their work and throughout their networks.”
Edward Derbyshire
Head of Drama, Pate’s Grammar
Edward is Head of Drama at Pate’s Grammar School. He loves the theatre in all manifestations as he loves life, and the people who inhabit it.
David Parrish
Author and Creativity Consultant
David is a creativity consultant and an expert in creative entrepreneurship. David is the author of the book “T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity” which has been published in translations in 14 countries worldwide.
Lubna Khan
Trustee-Harmony Project
(The Prince’s Foundation)
Lubna is the headteacher of Berrymede Junior School and has a proven record in educational leadership. Lubna has extensive experience in curriculum design.
Edward Derbyshire
Head of Drama, Pate’s Grammar
Edward is Head of Drama at Pate’s Grammar School. He loves the theatre in all manifestations as he loves life, and the people who inhabit it.
David Parrish
Author and Creativity Consultant
David is a creativity consultant and an expert in creative entrepreneurship. David is the author of the book “T-Shirts and Suits: A Guide to the Business of Creativity” which has been published in translations in 14 countries worldwide.
Lubna Khan
Trustee-Harmony Project
(The Prince’s Foundation)
Lubna is the headteacher of Berrymede Junior School and has a proven record in educational leadership. Lubna has extensive experience in curriculum design.
“The Executive Team leads the organisation and the staff team in the delivery of the strategy to realise our goal of building a global platform that enables and promotes better teaching and learning of creative thinking.”
Tracy Liu
Project Coordinator
Tracy is our Project Coordinator. She just completed her doctoral study in social anthropology from the University of Cambridge (King’s College).
Dan Corry
Project Coordinator
Dan has a background in scientific thinking, obtaining a Masters Degree in Astrophysics from Durham University.
Kiliana Liu
Project Coordinator
Kiliana is a qualified interpreter and is our program manager. She attends our events, provides excellent live translation, and also works on a number of our programs.
Mark Parkins
Digital Manager
With a rich history of creating high-quality, entertaining, and compelling digital content across multiple platforms, Mark possesses an extensive skillset and a deep understanding of various software packages and analytical tools.
Our Creative Community
Up to now, we have worked with over 500 education professionals from across the world. We are always ready to team up with schools and individuals who are keen to promote creativity in education. We believe their expertise and insights in regional contexts are essential to our community.
Our History and
Our Mission
Our mission is to nurture creative thinkers,
empower education, and inspire futures.
empower education, and inspire futures.
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