NEWCONNECTIONS - Key Persons


Bethany Mackie

Job Titles:
  • Client Supporter
Bethany joined from a volunteer position, where she used her background with a Criminal Psychology Masters, a passion for helping those with addiction, plus her tenacity and commitment. A true asset to the team!

Caroline Cole

Job Titles:
  • Consultant
Caroline has over 30 years working with addiction, primarily within the criminal justice system, and has acquired in-depth knowledge of what works for abstinence-based recovery. She worked for 11 years compiling, implementing and delivering abstinence-based addiction recovery programmes in prisons.

Christina Dee - COO

Job Titles:
  • COO
Has been involved with New Connections since its inception. With many years experience with design and business strategy she has worked on branding, website and marketing as well as operational development.

Edward Baillie

Job Titles:
  • Founding Chair
Has been working with both men and women in prison who suffer from addiction issues and substance misuse for the last eight years. He founded New Connections in 2018.

Emma Jane Darwin

Job Titles:
  • Client Support Developer
With experience of working within substance misuse services, behaviour Analysis and working within the prison estate Emma aims to use her knowledge and expertise to provide the best possible service to our clients

Katie Miller

Job Titles:
  • Administration & Support Controller
Katie is our administrative genius, she ensures the wheels keep turning and referrals are dealt with in a timely manner. She has varied experience in schools and also the charitable sector and we couldn't do without her!