Rev Julio Ryan Mekki
Founder and President

Julio is President at CJ's Mediaworkz. Julio founded CJ's Mediaworkz (a venture philanthropic outfit causing change in inner city London) in 1993 together with his wife, Latana, and currently serves full time as its President. Julio is heavily involved in the life and work of Holy Trinity Brompton as a Pastor, Church Planter, Urban Youth Specialist and PCC member.

Julio worked as a Minister at Bulawayo Presbyterian Church, he holds a Masters degree in Theology from a US seminary. Julio is glad to be Zimbabwean.

Carolyn Frame
Director of Operations

Carolyn is the Director of Operations for CJ’s Mediaworkz. Her role encompasses a number of things including oversight of administration, running the Girls Street Dance Programme and the Under 11’s Programme. She is also fundraising for the work. Carolyn studied at Oxford University and obtained her BA in Jurisprudence before starting work as a lawyer in the City of London where she worked for 7 years before joining CJ’s.

Prior to joining CJ’s full time Carolyn was an active volunteer and has been working with CJ’s on a voluntary basis since 2004. Carolyn has travelled widely and lived in Hong Kong for seven months.

Lloyd Burrell
Senior Programme Manager

Lloyd is CJ's Mediaworkz' Senior Progamme Manager. He oversees all the programmes which are run on the ground. His roles include manging CJ's youth events, recording studio and Sessions. He also trains youth in music and graphics development.

Prior to CJ's Mediaworkz, Lloyd worked as an Art Director, Musician and Programmer for his own record label, Square Bizz Production Ltd and Treble Clef Records Ltd, where he produced commercial music and accompanying design and promotion material. The company released various singles under a contract with Warner Bros records. Lloyd also worked for Island Records for over ten years, as a designer and club promotions manager.

Ife Igunnubole
Youth Director

Ife is the Youth Director for CJ's. He manages CJ's Workz' Youth Mentoring Programme. He is also in charge of the personal development of the youth. Ife completed his university studies at Canterbury, University of Kent. He
holds a BA in Philosophy and Law

Ife has local knowledge of the area; he has lived in Hoxton for 7 years. He has been involved in youth work since 2003. He has a passion for holistic self development, whether it is physical, mental or spiritual. He once was a passionate footballer, playing for Enfield FC.