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Many have personal or family experience of mental ill health as well as a lifetime of experience in mental health policy and services.
Dr Andrew McCulloch was Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation from 2002-2013. He has more than thirty years’ senior experience in mental health policy and research.
Jenny Edwards takes up the role of Chief Executive of the Mental Health Foundation from October 2013.
Isabella is the Head of the Mental Health Programmes in Scotland. She has a specific interest in promoting equality and human rights and challenging the inequalities experienced by those encountering mental health problems.
Toby specialises in mental health in later life, dementia and mental capacity, bringing twenty years of experience in the sector to his role.
Eva’s extensive research experience establishes her as a leading researcher in the field of mental health.
Simon is an expert in mental health policy with 30 years’ experience for organisations such as the King’s Fund and the Department of Health.
David offers over 20 years’ experience in service user involvement and he is a member of the All Wales Mental Health Promotion Board and an advisor to WHO Europe on empowerment.
Barbara has influenced the improvement of learning disability services across the UK and internationally. She serves on national advisory committees, founded the Learning Disability Coalition and holds a MSc in Health and Social Policy.
Chris leads the Policy and Development team in Scotland. He brings a decade of policy, campaigning and training experience, as well as lived experience of mental ill health.
Lauren has extensive experience conducting research projects and evaluations across the fields of mental health and learning disabilities in both the UK and in Canada. She holds a MSc in Mental Health Studies and a BSc in Psychology.