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
Business Development

Operational Director –
Business Development (Maternity Leave)
Natalie Ward

Director – Australia & New Zealand
Rachel Mackay

Business Development Lead (Maternity Leave)
Susy Carioni

Business Development Lead
Louise McGinty

Business Development Lead
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.

Business Development Lead
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.

Business Development &
Community Coordinator
Fin Henderson

Digital Marketing Assistant
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

Account Manager – New Zealand & Australia
Sarah Gray
Operations – Finance & Information Security

Finance Manager and Business Support Co-ordinator
Amanda Mieras

Account Management & Information Security Officer
Roz Allan
Product

Product Director
Tom Cella

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.