I have worked with Improving Lives since 2021, after I’d completed an MSc in Clinical Psychology.  Initially I was a support worker and thoroughly enjoyed enabling people to achieve their goals.  

I’ve now taken on the role of Co-CEO and it’s a privilege to be able to support such an amazing team of people in the work they do as part of the Improving Lives community.

I am delighted to have joined the Improving Lives team following a 20+ career in marketing in the management and IT consultancy sectors.

I’m excited to be able to work within an organisation that delivers on it’s promises to vulnerable people and has a real impact on the community in which I live.

I am a qualified social worker, and since my graduation in 2001 I have been working for various charities and social services in Israel and Canada. Most of my work has been with elderly people, immigrants and people facing mental health problems. For me being able to make a difference in lives of isolated or otherwise disadvantaged people has been a highly rewarding experience.

I feel very excited to be joining the Improving Lives team as a community support worker.

I am a qualified MBACP Psychotherapist with a diverse background spanning public system research, communications, higher education, crisis support, women’s health - and both NHS and private-sector counselling services.

Since joining Improving Lives in October 2020, I have valued the opportunity to provide meaningful, person-centred support to adults across Nottinghamshire.

In my role as Coproduction Project Manager and Support Worker, I bring together my therapeutic training and research experience to help co-create supportive, responsive, and inclusive community services and 1:1 support.

I am a qualified social worker, and since my graduation in 2001 I have been working for various charities and social services in Israel and Canada. Most of my work has been with elderly people, immigrants and people facing mental health problems.

For me being able to make a difference in lives of isolated or otherwise disadvantaged people has been a highly rewarding experience.

I feel very excited to be joining the Improving Lives team as a community support worker.

I have a wealth of administrative and project management experience from both large public and private sector organisations.

My main focus is to support the development & delivery of our business strategies by securing funding from small grants, engaging with our corporate partners as well as managing Improving Lives’ social media accounts.

It is a privilege to work within a great team that supports people in the community in which I live.

After spending over a decade carrying out analysis of environmental samples in laboratory settings since  finishing my degree in Chemistry, I switched to finance. I have over thirteen years’ experience in a variety of  accounts/administrative roles.

I am passionate about nature and helping all living beings. I consider it an honour to be working for a charity which helps people and look forward to providing administrative support to my lovely colleagues.

I’m currently a student in Nottingham studying psychology specialised in mental health. After completing my student placement year with Improving Lives I got the pleasure of staying on as one of their community companions alongside my studies.

I am passionate about building relationships to empower service users and providing the emotional support they need to flourish. 

I have been working in Mental Health for 7 Years as a support worker.

Improving Lives not just a job for me, it is a lifestyle. There are no issues too big or small,  I am always willing to support. I believe a little help goes a long way.

Since qualifying as a Social Worker, I have worked in Nottingham for Adult Mental Health services and Older Adults services.

I joined the Improving Lives Team in January 2018 as a Community Support Worker, and support older adults to live independent and active lives.

I have an undergraduate and masters degree in psychology which has given me the transferable skills I need to support those impacted by mental health issues. I have also researched breaking down the barriers to accessing mental health care, among ethnic minorities in the UK.

 This role allows me to use my passion to help people and my knowledge in mental health. I feel honoured to join the wonderful team at Improving Lives and look forward to helping to support people in the community.

I have volunteered as an advisor, mentor and advocate for various organisations including Citizens Advice, Princes' Trust and Carers Federation. More recently, I’ve counselled in schools and for the unemployed and ended up as a Trades Union Lead Organiser with Unison following 15 plus years as a Rep in Higher Education.

I enjoy film, history, travel, swimming, running, music (played guitar in various bands) and like spectator sports like tennis,  football, rugby, boxing and athletics.

I am a trainee UKCP integrative psychotherapist with a background in scientific research and experience in the voluntary sector promoting wellbeing and supporting mental health. I first joined Improving Lives as a volunteer before becoming a Support Worker in 2025.

My approach is grounded in empathy, collaboration, and relationship-building. I strive to create a safe and compassionate space where people feel heard, respected, and empowered to take an active role in their journey.

I have been working in this sector since 2010. I started my journey at Victim Support in London working within the courts supporting a wide range of vulnerable people through the judicial system, providing practical and emotional support. I volunteer with Juno Women’s Aid empowering women and children to live free from abuse. I now have the privilege of working with Improving Lives supporting people in the community which I am most passionate about.

I have two degrees in Psychology which brought me vast knowledge about the human psyche. I am currently doing my stage 1 of becoming an accredited Forensic Psychologist and the key for me to achieve this is to gain 1 to 1 experience with clients. I have had experience in support work within different client groups varying from learning disabilities to mental health struggles for the past couple of years.

My philosophy in life is that anyone can succeed if given the chance and the resources, hence, because of my background and passion to help people, I found this position to be the perfect match for me.

I have a wide range of experience in administrative work and customer service, and I’ve spent over three years with Improving Lives championing and supporting our incredible volunteers. I care deeply about promoting wellbeing and bringing together our individual strengths to make a positive difference within our community. 

I’m inspired by the potential and possibility that volunteering creates, and I enjoy shaping tailor-made roles that fit each volunteer while enriching the lives of the people we support.

As a mental health advocate, I’m continually moved by the amazing people I meet. It’s an honour to see others grow, flourish, and make a meaningful impact through volunteering.

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