Venika Mulchand was born in London and raised between the UK and Hong Kong, developing a lifelong belief in education as a pathway to opportunity and transformation. After graduating from the University of Manchester in 2000, she completed a PGCE in Secondary Mathematics, laying the foundation for a career dedicated to teaching and supporting young people.
Venika also contributes to the family business, Laltex Group, as a project manager, leading a wide range of initiatives that have enhanced workplace environments and operational efficiency. Her projects have included the design of co-working and breakout spaces, helping to ensure Laltex remains a productive, welcoming, and inspiring environment for its team.
Her focus has increasingly turned to supporting children with special educational needs. She has volunteered at the Seashell Trust for over 20 years, working directly with students and supporting the fundraising team to expand the charity’s impact. She also runs the family foundation, supporting initiatives that broaden access to education both locally and internationally.
Venika is an advisor to HUGS (Helping Uganda Schools), collaborating on projects that improve educational opportunities for children living in extreme poverty. She played a key role in building and opening a boarding school in Busunju earlier this year. She is also a passionate advocate for disability inclusion in employment.
Beyond her professional and charitable commitments, she is a wife and mother of two.
Venika was commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant in 2025.