ONEPLUSONE - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Operations and Support Manager
Chantal's role ensures the smooth running of the charity, supporting the CEO and the experienced Board of Trustees. She also manages the Human Resources systems.
Claire has a background in Educational Psychology. She gained a postgraduate certificate at King's College London in systemic practice and has been working as a senior practitioner in Early Help Family Support Service.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Research Associate
Catherine's early research focused on peer support anti-bullying initiatives in schools and she has significant experience in child and family wellbeing. Her research and evaluations have influenced the charity's programmes over many years.
Shannon has a BSc (Hons) in Psychology, an MSc in Research Methods in Psychology and a PhD in Psychology. She joined OnePlusOne in 2019 to lead the charity's research and build on her extensive academic focus on relationships.
Job Titles:
- Trustee
- Family Lawyer and Business Owner - Ries Solicitors and Mediators / Trustee
- Specialist
Emma Ries, has been a Trustee at OnePlusOne since May 2009. Emma is an experienced specialist family lawyer, collaborative lawyer and mediator and has been working in this field since 1998.
Job Titles:
- Trustee
- Partner at KPMG LLP / Trustee
Gavin joined OnePlusOne as a trustee in 2020. He is a partner at KPMG LLP in their Private Client tax team, and is a Chartered Accountant and Chartered tax advisor. Gavin supports individuals and families to understand their tax obligations and plan for the future.
Job Titles:
- Associate Professor
- Practice and Innovation
Jan is an Associate Professor and University Programme Director in Specialist Community Public Health Nursing. She is an author and a training programme developer and has lead various government initiatives and innovation programmes.
A chartered accountant with over 20 years' experience in the finance sector and 15 years' experience in the charity arena, Jen is responsible for all financial matters as OnePlusOne adapts and navigates into the future.
Jimi creates and oversees the editorial content for OnePlusOne's range of relationship resources and interventions, having joined the charity in 2014.
Johnny joined the team in 2021 and is a graphic designer with over 20 years' experience of working for charities and third sector organisations. He ensures that OnePlusOne's reports and resources are on-brand, well designed, accessible and user-friendly.
Jolanta has a successful track record of building significant partnerships for OnePlusOne. She manages contracts with government, local government, charities and companies.
Job Titles:
- Trustee
- Innovation and Crowdsourcing Consultant
Jonathan joined OnePlusOne as a trustee in 2020. He is an expert in crowdsourcing and management of global communities engaging users on different topics from innovation to mental health. He has designed or managed over 400 innovation programmes around the world.
Job Titles:
- Exec Director of JPMorgan Chase & Co / Trustee
- Trustee and Member of the Finance Committee
Josephine has been a trustee and member of the finance committee since January 2016. She is a finance professional, working at an international investment bank. She is now Executive Director running the global credit valuation control group.
Job Titles:
- Trustee
- Vice Chair of Trustees, Partner at Withersworldwide / Trustee
Katharine joined OnePlusOne as a trustee in 2015. She is a family lawyer at Withers LLP, an international private client law firm. She deals with cases across the whole spectrum of family work including divorce, financial claims, cohabitation and children matters.
Michelle has an MA in Relationship Therapy, a diploma in counselling Children and Young People, and a PGCE. She brings counselling, education, and life experience to her delivery of OnePlusOne programmes.
Job Titles:
- Associate
- Trainer
- Relationship Counsellor
Natasha is a Relationship Counsellor and Psychosexual Therapist. She received systemic training from the Institute of Family Therapy and training from Tavistock Relationships in Mentalization Based Therapy (MBT) for Parenting Under Pressure.
Job Titles:
- Director at Product Studio Ltd / Trustee
Nell joined as a trustee in 2020. She is an expert in digital content and product leadership. She has worked for companies that range from tiny start-ups to the Guardian UK and US, where she was Managing Editor, Mumsnet and the BBC.
Job Titles:
- Chairman of Trustees, Founder Director of ThePublicOffice / Trustee
Ruth's former employment includes the No10 Policy Unit, Department for Education, Guardian News & Media and she now leads ThePublicOffice team. Ruth is passionate about public service transformation that prioritises the citizen experience and leads to improved outcomes
Sara manages all digital and face-to-face projects, empowering the team to work productively in alignment with our mission and achieve our objectives. Sara brings a wealth of technical knowledge and experience, further strengthening our position in the digital space.
Job Titles:
- Permanent Secretary at DCMS / Trustee
Sarah Healey has been Permanent Secretary of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) since April 2019.Prior to this, she worked in the Cabinet Office where she was the Director General overseeing the development and implementation of economic and domestic policy.
Job Titles:
- Trustee
- Manager at Deloitte Digital / Trustee
Simon joined OnePlusOne as a trustee in 2020. He specialises in leading the design and development of digital services that deliver social change.
Tabitha is responsible for creating and delivering our communications strategy in support of our mission to achieve relational capability for all. With a strong public sector background, she is highly experienced in strategic communications and media relations.
Verity is committed to the digital transformation of relationship support services, together with securing new contracts that enhance OnePlusOne's core mission.