Meet the leaders, futurists, strategists, catalysts.
They are passionately driving change in child centred practices.
The Directors
Director
Jill Thorburn
Director
Yvonne Anderson
Non-Executive Director
Mary McKenna
Non-Executive Director
Chand Chudasama
Chief Executive
Hunter Jones
Sales Director
Natalie Ward
Product Director
Tom Cella
Business Development
Director – Australia & New Zealand
Rachel Mackay
Account Executive
Susy Carioni
Account Executive
Louise McGinty
Account Executive
Olly Mellor
Olly specialises in expanding our community with local authorities, fostering agencies and residential homes. Originally from a tech sales background in the HR space, he made the move to Mind Of My Own in 2022. He is passionate about empowering young people and supporting our mission of advancing universal children’s rights.
Account Executive
Barry Lavis
Barry is originally from the corporate wellness space specialising in lead generation after previously working as a strength and conditioning coach for professional athletes in the US and Germany; he has a strong passion for mental health awareness and volunteering and will look to expand our reach and build a community within local authorities, sports teams, fostering agencies and care homes.
SHOUT Manager
Fin Henderson
Design and Content Manager
Elspeth Coutts
Account Management
Account Manager
Charlotte Brannigan
Account Manager
Melissa Hull
Account manager
Rebecca Kirby
Community and Engagement lead
Henry Wells
Account Manager
Alex Hurst
Operations – Finance & Information Security
Finance Manager & Quality Management Administrator
Amanda Mieras
Account Management & Information Security Officer
Roz Allan
Product
Design Lead – Service Design
Vinishree Solanki
Trainers
Expert Consultant and Trainer
Natalie Trentham
Trainer
Avril Howarth
Trainer
Jane Wheeler
Trainer
Megan Geddes
Trainer
Nicola Higham
Nicola has over 20 years experience working with children and families as a social worker manager and as a strategic lead in residential care
Trainer
Arlene Kyle
Before becoming a trainer for Mind Of My Own, Arlene was managing director for a residential childcare company that supported children and young people affected by trauma, abuse and neglect. She was responsible for 18 residential children’s homes and two schools across Scotland.