Mabel Ogundayo

Mabel Ogundayo is a social value and community engagement leader in the built environment, with over a decade of experience shaping regeneration programmes across London.

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She is the founder of Origin Consulting, where she helps developers, contractors, and local authorities deliver meaningful engagement, meet Section 106 employment and skills goals, and embed social value throughout planning and delivery. She also leads Future Makers, a youth programme opening pathways into construction and the built environment for underrepresented young people.

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As a Labour Councillor for Thamesmead East, Mabel brings an inside understanding of local authority priorities and political context, supporting clients to navigate stakeholders confidently and build trusted, long-term relationships with communities.

Sami Begum

Sami brings a strong ability to connect stakeholders, translate complex ideas into accessible narratives, and shape strategies that deliver genuine social value for diverse communities.

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She has worked with practices such as Maccreanor Lavington, supporting design communications and community-facing materials, and has contributed to cultural organisations through workshops and events that bring people together. Her blend of technical design knowledge and creative facilitation allows her to bridge the gap between design intent and community priorities.

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With an MArch Architecture (Part 2) from the University of Greenwich, Sami brings a deep understanding of urban strategy, inclusive design, and cross-sector collaboration, helping clients embed social value throughout planning, design, and delivery.

Amaka Udeogba

Amaka supports youth engagement work across schools, colleges, and local organisations. She helps young people access meaningful opportunities in the built environment by coordinating discovery days, work experience placements, and career exposure with developers and industry partners.

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She brings strong experience in youth support and mentoring from her time as a peer mentor at the University of Leicester, where she provided tailored guidance, confidence-building, and ongoing support to students. This experience informs her approach to working with Future Makers participants, ensuring they feel supported, encouraged, and able to articulate their ambitions.

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Amaka is passionate about creating positive and inclusive pathways for young people, helping them build confidence and take meaningful steps toward their future careers.

Tamarah Serieux

Tamarah is a Future Makers Programme Assistant, supporting Origin’s youth engagement and community-focused initiatives across schools, colleges, and local organisations. In her role, she helps young people access meaningful opportunities by raising awareness of the programme, building relationships with educators and students, and supporting the delivery of workshops, events, and career pathway activities.

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She is passionate about helping young people discover their potential, gain confidence, and access real opportunities within the built environment and beyond. Working closely with the Origin and Future Makers teams, Tamarah plays a key role in ensuring participants feel supported throughout their journey and empowered to take positive steps toward their future careers.