Our Team
Experience, expertise and engagement. Our teams passion for supporting young people is the engine that drives our work.
jacob bannerman
Jacob is the founder of Get Patterned and director of programmes. With extensive experience working alongside schools, industry partners, and educational bodies, Jacob has spent years bringing meaningful media education to young people right across the country. His passion for connecting young people with the tools and skills to navigate today's media landscape is at the heart of everything we do.
Founder
JK Matheson
JK brings a wealth of experience delivering engaging assemblies and workshops on digital content to young people. With an independent following of over 2.5 million across social platforms, he knows what captures an audience. Specialising in animation and storytelling, JK has a gift for making complex information feel exciting, accessible, and genuinely fun to explore.
Head of Design
Marketing DirectorAyanda chiwuta
Ayanda is focused, approachable, and driven by results. As a senior marketing manager with years of experience strategising campaigns, he has a natural talent for connecting people to the right solutions with clarity and care. Ayanda brings that same relationship-first mindset to Get Patterned, helping ensure our work reaches the young people who need it most.
Head of Contentjohnathan williams
Johnathan is a Birmingham-based content creator who has collaborated with some of the biggest names in the media industry, including Paramount, Instagram, Disney, and Channel 4. Alongside his professional work, Jonathan brings a genuine passion for working with young people, using his real-world experience to deliver talks that inspire the next generation of creative talent.