Our people

Meet some of our expert team of staff working to improve the lives of children and young people.

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Trustees

Claire Tyler (Baroness Tyler of Enfield)Claire Tyler (Baroness Tyler of Enfield)NCB PresidentClaire has been President of NCB since 2012.
Alison O’Sullivan Alison O’Sullivan Chair of NCBAlison has worked extensively in the children’s sector.
Thivya JeyashankerThivya JeyashankerTrusteeShe has been volunteering with Young NCB since 2012.
Clare LaxtonClare LaxtonTrusteeDirector of Communications and Influencing at Pause.
Page Nyame-SatterthwaitePage Nyame-SatterthwaiteTrusteePage won the 'One to Watch' award at the Non-Executive Director Awards 2020.
Liz Railton, CBELiz Railton, CBEVice-ChairLiz has a background in social work & local government.
Robert WhelanRobert WhelanTreasurer
Brendan WhittleBrendan WhittleTrustee, Northern Ireland RepresentativeDirector of Children’s Services at the South Eastern H&SC Trust in NI.
Yvonne Campbell Yvonne Campbell TrusteeYvonne is a Senior Portfolio Manager at the Big Lottery Fund.
Fergal McFerranFergal McFerranTrusteeFergal currently serves as the President of the Queen’s Graduates’ Association.

Leadership Team

Anna FeuchtwangAnna FeuchtwangChief ExecutiveAnna joined NCB in September 2014 as our Chief Executive.
Annamarie Hassall MBEAnnamarie Hassall MBEDirector of Practice and ProgrammesAnnamarie leads teams to deliver programmes & influence practice.
Rachel RandRachel RandDirector: Finance and Corporate ServicesRachel ensures that NCB operates in a sustainable fashion.
Celine McStravickCeline McStravickDirector of NCB in Northern IrelandCeline leads the campaign on OBA in NI.
Dame Christine LenehanDame Christine LenehanDirector of the Council for Disabled ChildrenChristine began her career as a social worker in 1980.

Anti-Bullying Alliance

Martha EvansMartha EvansDirector of the Anti-Bullying AllianceMartha manages the Anti-Bullying Alliance’s programme work.
Christine UwaomaChristine UwaomaProject AssistantChristine joined in July 2019 and is the Project Assistant at ABA Christine is passionate about diversity, equality…
Liffy McDonnell BondLiffy McDonnell BondProject OfficerLiffy joined in February 2017 and is the Project Officer at ABA. Liffy has worked at the National Children’s Bure…
Nicola MurrayNicola MurrayHead of ProgrammesNicola leads on the Anti-Bullying Alliance's direct work to help stop bullying and bring lasting change to children's…

Communications and marketing

David TitmasDavid TitmasHead of Communications & MarketingDavid leads on our marketing.
Lauren WellerLauren WellerPrincipal Officer, SalesforceLeads on our Salesforce work.
Holly SteellHolly SteellDigital & Communications OfficerHolly looks after NCB’s digital work, including the website & social media.
Richard NewsonRichard NewsonMedia and Communications ManagerRichard manages our communications & press work.

Council for Disabled Children

Martin BullMartin BullIndependent Support Contract Manager, Council for Disabled ChildrenOversees the Independent Support programme.
Caroline BennettCaroline BennettAssistant Director: Social CareCaroline is responsible for Partnerships and Social Care.
Parady Baptiste Parady Baptiste Communications and Membership Officer, Council for Disabled ChildrenParady looks after our CDC communications.

Early years

Ellie Suggate-FrancisEllie Suggate-FrancisAssistant Director: Early Childhood UnitEllie leads on our Early Years work.

Education

Philippa StobbsPhilippa StobbsAssistant Director: EducationPhilippa is our expert on disability & special educational needs.

Finance

Owen Chidlaw Owen Chidlaw Finance Business PartnerOwen has been working in Finance since 2011 where he completed his training while working in Local Government within L…
Dan OakerDan OakerDirector: Financial Controller Dan helps to ensure that there are robust financial controls in place.

Fundraising

Rosalind Griffin Rosalind Griffin Head of FundraisingRosalind helps NCB to build meaningful partnerships.
Neylissa Neto Da SilvaNeylissa Neto Da SilvaFundraising Officer - CorporateNeylissa works with corporates to improve children’s lives.
James NicollJames NicollFundraising Officer James works with trusts and foundations.
Dr Dorinda FordDr Dorinda FordFundraising Officer Leads on coordinating statutory funding bids for NCB.

Health

Amanda AllardAmanda AllardAssistant Director: HealthAmanda leads on NCB's health work.
Saskia JenkinsSaskia JenkinsDevelopment Officer – Health Saskia supports a range of projects across the health team at NCB, including a project for NICE to develop new health…
Philippa WattsPhilippa WattsSenior Programmes Officer - HealthPhilippa’s work focuses on supporting a wide range of professionals to improve understanding and practice around wor…

Human resources

Aminat Shode Aminat Shode HR AdvisorEnsures the day to day running of the HR function at NCB.

LEAP

Laura McFarlaneLaura McFarlaneDirector: LEAPLaura has been the Director of the LEAP Programme since 2014. She was part of an innovative partnership that successfu…

Participation

Amber DeRosaAmber DeRosaParticipation Officer Amber manages our work with children and young people.
Pam ShawPam ShawSenior Participation Officer, Council for Disabled ChildrenPam oversees the Making Ourselves Heard network.

Northern Ireland

Dr Richard NugentDr Richard NugentSenior Policy and Research AnalystRichard has over 10 years’ experience in research projects.
Deirdre McAliskeyDeirdre McAliskeyAssistant Director: Northern IrelandDeirdre contributes to the strategic direction of our work in NI.
Teresa GeraghtyTeresa GeraghtySenior Policy and Research AnalystTeresa has substantial experience of working in research & policy.
Claire DorrisClaire DorrisPolicy and Research AnalystClaire provides a link between policy and research in NI.
Gill HassardGill HassardSenior Participation OfficerGill strengthens and publicises the voices of young people in NI.
Lisa McArthurLisa McArthurFinance OfficerLisa is responsible for overseeing the finances of NCB NI.
Frances LyonsFrances LyonsAssistant Director - Northern IrelandFrances leads NI's research, evidence & impact work.

Research and Policy

Celeste Pergolizzi Celeste Pergolizzi Policy and Stakeholder Engagement OfficerCeleste leads on developing children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing policy.
Gayle MunroGayle MunroHead of Research and EvidencePreviously managed the research team at The Salvation Army.
Matthew DoddMatthew DoddHead of Policy and Public Affairs Leads on our policy work.
Dustin Hutchinson Dustin Hutchinson Senior Research and Policy AnalystDustin is responsible for developing high quality evidence.
Dr Stephanie SmithDr Stephanie SmithSenior Researcher Has over 7 years’ experience working in academic research.
Keith Clements Keith Clements Senior ResearcherKeith has been a key part of our in house research team for the last 8 years.

Sex Education Forum

Lucy EmmersonLucy EmmersonDirector, Sex Education ForumLucy leads the work of the Sex Education Forum.