OUR TEAM
Anita Rogers, President & Founder
Anita founded the company in 2012 after several years working for two brand name household recruiting firms in New York. Anita specializes in meeting clients and matching their needs to the firm’s pool of qualified candidates. Anita’s years of experience in the industry has sharpened her abilities in both recognizing talent, and understanding the subtle qualities needed in a candidate when making a specific match. Prior to working in the recruitment industry, Anita worked in Sephardic research at The Hebrew Union College – Jewish Institute of Religion in Greenwich Village. Her experience in research has proved invaluable to her in the recruitment industry, helping her recruit and pinpoint high quality candidates.
Anita has a strong background in the arts and is a trained opera singer and harpist. She performed in Italy, Ireland, Greece and England before moving permanently to New York. Anita is a British citizen and holds a degree in Ethnomusicology from SOAS (The School of Oriental and African Studies) joint with King’s College London in Western Classical Composition.
Katherine Patterson, Childcare Development And Placement Specialist
Katherine is our multilingual British childcare specialist, with over 10 years of hands-on experience working with children in both classrooms and private homes worldwide, as well as 4 years of general domestic household recruitment experience prior to moving to BAHS.
Born and raised in the South West of England, Katherine has a First Class BA Hons Degree in French, Spanish and European Studies. Her career in childcare is underpinned by years of teaching experience, predominantly comprising Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and EFL, but also Cambridge English, French, Spanish and entrance exam guidance for Collège du Léman, Institut Le Rosey and Institut auf dem Rosenberg.
Katherine has devoted the majority of her career to working as a Governess for high profile families the world over, in particular; Europe, Russia and Asia. Her extensive experience of working with children in both a caregiving and pedagogical capacity means she is well versed in Child Development, Early Childhood Education (ECE) and managing transitions.
Having worked on both sides of the industry, Katherine is able to provide informed and invaluable insight and guidance to both her clients and candidates alike. She prides herself on establishing and nurturing authentic, long-term relationships and thoroughly enjoys the challenge that comes with playing such a pivotal role in the match making process. Katherine strives to manifest lasting placements, and always goes the extra mile to ensure everyone’s expectations are met.
Martha Keith-Barnett, London Recruiter
Martha graduated from the University of Bristol with a degree in English Literature. She has continued to develop her education with courses in Marketing at Goldsmiths and Journalism with NUJ . Originally from Northern Ireland, she has worked in Switzerland, Australia and China before settling in London. She is a people person and problem solver and loves finding the perfect candidate for clients and finding candidates their perfect jobs.
Outside of her BAHS work Martha loves running and competes in marathon and ultra marathon races for her club. She also writes a yoga and fitness journal for Ginger Orange for which she interviews inspirational women in the fitness industry.
Jonathan Brown, London Recruiter
Jonathan graduated from the University of Exeter with a degree in Drama. Since then he has worked for Britain's most awarded advertising agency AMV BBDO with several European and global clients and then for Europe's most prestigious and influential cancer hospital, The Royal Marsden, with a key focus on European and Middle Eastern patients.
Jonathan's professional passions are people and strategy. Nothing makes him happier than providing fantastic candidates for clients and supporting candidates in finding the right fit for them.
Outside of his BAHS work Jonathan's passions are art and cinema. He is also a keen copywriter, preferring to provide content for unique starter brands and projects.