Cat joined KAD in 2022. Since then, she has focused on building strong relationships and driving impactful community engagement through strategic partnerships and the work of our Community Ambassador team.
Under Cat’s leadership, KAD launched its first Community Grant Programme in 2024, awarding £10,000 per month to local projects, with a total grant pot of £100,000. She also played a key role in the rollout of DLR Community Assist, supporting communities along the DLR line with accessible and safe travel solutions.
Cat leads the Community and Stakeholder strategy for the business and oversees our wider charity initiatives.
Paula leads a team of five Community Ambassadors who work closely with local communities to promote and encourage the use of the DLR.
She also drives KAD’s social value efforts and coordinates our fundraising activities, helping to strengthen our connections with the communities we serve and support causes that matter to our commuters.
(Covering Cutty Sark through to Lewisham and Stratford International via Canning Town)
Naje covers key areas from Woolwich Arsenal and Cutty Sark through to Lewisham and Stratford International via Canning Town. He focuses on engaging young people and residents across these communities.
Through the DLR Community Assist programme, Naje works with colleges, training providers, and employment hubs to build confidence in travel. He also supports ongoing conversations around accessibility and safety on the network.
Sabina
(Covering Poplar to Island Gardens to Canning Town)
Sabina and Paula jointly lead engagement along the Poplar to Island Gardens and Canning Town stretch of the DLR network. They work closely with local charities, resident associations, and grassroots initiatives across the Isle of Dogs and surrounding areas.
As part of the DLR Community Assist programme, they support events that champion inclusion and wellbeing and deliver safety workshops to schools and families. Their work focuses on ensuring the DLR remains a safe, accessible, and trusted mode of travel for all local users.
(Covering Bank and Tower Gateway through to Stratford)
Mohammad supports communities from Bank and Tower Gateway through to Stratford. He works closely with community centres, schools, and faith groups to raise awareness around DLR safety, accessibility, and opportunities.
Through the DLR Community Assist programme, Mohammad collaborates with a range of partners, particularly in central Docklands, and supports projects that empower residents to access the programme and travel with confidence.
(Covering Canning Town through to Beckton and Woolwich Arsenal)
Karyn covers the eastern section of the DLR network, from Canning Town through to Beckton and Woolwich. She works closely with local schools, youth organisations, and regeneration partners in the Royal Docks and Beckton areas.
Through the DLR Community Assist programme, Karyn supports early intervention work with young people, promotes safe travel, and connects residents to community-led opportunities available via the DLR and its partners.
Our Community Team operates across all areas served by the DLR, delivering projects that range from educational programmes to safety awareness campaigns and engagement activities. We work closely with passengers, businesses, and local communities to identify and resolve issues- making travel safer, easier, and more enjoyable for everyone.