Geethika has worked in the not for profit sector for 20 years. She is currently CEO of Chance UK a charity providing mentoring and family support to children aged 5 - 13 and their parents and carers. Geethika has previously held senior roles in not for profit organisations working with children and families, gender equality and substance misuse sectors. She has been a Trustee for local and national charities including Parenting UK and was a School governor. She was was a Councillor from 2002 to 2010 in the London Borough of Camden. During this time she served as the Cabinet Member for Children, Schools and Families and as Chair of the Children, Schools and Families Scrutiny Committee.