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Our team and Ambassadors

Find out more about our staff, Trustees, Youth Panel and Ambassadors

Choose a team to find out more

Senior Leadership Team

  • Laura Bunt (she/her)

    Chief Executive

    As our Chief Executive, Laura leads the team to help bring about social change and create a future where all young people feel hopeful, powerful and valued.
    Read more about Laura Bunt

  • Lisa Zaranyika (she/her)

    Director of Community and Culture

    As Director of Community and Culture, Lisa leads the development of our community and organisation as a standout example of a modern, inclusive and anti-racist organisation.
    Read more about Lisa Zaranyika

  • Nas Morley (she/her)

    Director of Income Generation

    As Director of Income Generation, Nas is responsible for developing and implementing robust income generation strategies to diversify and grow our funding.
    Read more about Nas Morley
  • YoungMinds staff member Sacha Dingomal smiling against a yellow background

    Sacha Dingomal (He/Him)

    Director of Finance and Business and Operations

    As Director of Finance and Business Operations, Sacha is responsible for making sure we are on good financial footing and that we have the right processes in place to support our organisation's goals.
    Read more about Sacha Dingomal

Trustees

Youth Panel

  • Billy (he/him)

    Youth Panellist

    Billy is part of our Youth Panel and is passionate about reaching more young people who are struggling with their mental health.
    Read more about Billy

  • Blaise (She/They)

    Youth Panellist

    Blaise is part of our Youth Panel and wants to represent other young people of colour who have struggled with their mental health.
    Read more about Blaise

  • Diya (She/Her)

    Youth Panellist

    Diya is part of our Youth Panel so she can help young people access the mental health support they need.
    Read more about Diya
  • A picture of our Youth Panellist Emily.

    Emily (She/Her)

    Youth Panellist

    Emily is part of our Youth Panel and wants to use her experience in the charity sector to support our work and help more young people who are struggling with their mental health.
    Read more about Emily

  • Jade (She/Her)

    Youth Panellist

    Jade is part of our Youth Panel and wants to improve support for young people's mental health so they don't have to go through what she did.
    Read more about Jade

  • Joseph (He/Him)

    Youth Panellist

    Joseph is part of our Youth Panel and wants to have his voice heard in the discussion around mental health.
    Read more about Joseph

  • Ken (He/Him)

    Youth Panellist

    Ken is part of our Youth Panel and wants to bring his perspective to the mental health scene to support queer visibility.
    Read more about Ken

  • Nathan (He/Him)

    Youth Panellist

    Nathan is part of our Youth Panel and brings his experience with mental health and his strategic skills to support our mission.
    Read more about Nathan

  • Noelle (She/Her)

    Youth Panellist

    Noelle is part of our Youth Panel and is passionate about empowering young people to use their voice.
    Read more about Noelle

  • Oliver (He/Him)

    Youth Panellist

    Oliver is part of our Youth Panel and wants to help influence decisions around mental health.
    Read more about Oliver

  • Ruby (They/Them)

    Youth Panellist

    Ruby is part of our Youth Panel and wants their perspective to be represented in conversations around mental health.
    Read more about Ruby

  • Scarlett (She/Her)

    Youth Panellist

    Scarlett is part of our Youth Panel and wants to bring her experience as someone who has struggled with her mental health to the decision making at YoungMinds.
    Read more about Scarlett
  • A picture of our Youth Panellist Thusani.

    Thusani (She/Her)

    Youth Panellist

    Thusani is part of our Youth Panel and is passionate about advocating for all those struggling with mental health.
    Read more about Thusani

Ambassadors

  • Alfie Watts (he/him)

    Alfie Watts is a travel content creator and the winner of BBC's Race Across the World Season 4.
    Read more about Alfie Watts
  • Journalist Cathy Newman in a red top in front of a grey background

    Cathy Newman (she/her)

    Cathy Newman is a journalist and presenter of Channel 4 News. She has been a YoungMinds Ambassador since September 2017.
    Read more about Cathy Newman
  • Headshot of Dan Howell against a light grey background

    Daniel Howell (he/him)

    Dan Howell is a YouTuber and has been a YoungMinds Ambassador since opening up about his depression in October 2017.
    Read more about Daniel Howell

  • Gemma Ogston Phillips (she/her)

    Gemma Ogston Phillips is a plant-based chef and founder of Gem's Wholesome Kitchen. Her career focuses on food that nurtures both body and mind.
    Read more about Gemma Ogston Phillips

  • Millie Bright (she/her)

    Millie Bright is the captain of the Lionesses and Chelsea FC Women. She uses her platform to inspire resilience and promote mental health support for young people.
    Read more about Millie Bright

  • Ro Mitchell (she/her)

    Ro Mitchell is a mental health advocate, content creator and author of 'How to talk to yourself: from self-doubt to self-confidence'. She uses her platform to inspire others and raise awareness about the reality of mental illness for young people in the UK.
    Read more about Ro Mitchell
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