As CEO, I’m passionate about supporting people with hearing loss and leading our team to make a real difference in the community, while working closely with our amazing volunteers to extend our reach and impact. 

I joined Hearing Help Essex in June 2025. As someone who is deaf and has worked with deaf and hard of hearing people for over 15 years, I bring both personal experience and professional expertise to my role. 

My mission is to lead a passionate team dedicated to breaking down barriers, improving accessibly, and ensuring that everyone with hearing loss feels supported and included in their community.

Fun Fact: I love listening to music through my hearing aids using Bluetooth – it's one of my favourite ways to enjoy sound!

I help people to find solutions to difficulties associated with living with hearing loss.

Prior to joining Hearing Help Essex 6 years ago, I worked in project management and training.

I’m passionate about giving people access to the advice and support they need so they can live life to the full!

Fun Fact: I’ll try my hand at most crafts and am currently learning to knit.

I support our wonderful Hearing Aid Support Service (HASS) and volunteer team and manage the HASS service.

I have 8 years’ experience within the voluntary sector in education and health services.

I am passionate about the service HHE provides and I am immensely proud to be able to work alongside our volunteers, HHE team and support our hearing aid support services across Essex.

Fun Fact: I have climbed Snowdon twice!

I help to process and log the financial activities associated with running the charity.

Having voluntary experience within a community PTA treasurer role at a school that specialises in supporting hearing impaired children, I bring a much needed level of understanding to the charity on a deeper scale.

Being a hearing aid user myself, I’m passionate about supporting the Charity’s mission to alleviate isolation and loneliness that comes with hearing loss!

Fun Fact: My best friend is my pooch, a black Labradoodle called Hendrix.

I help coordinate our Hearing Aid Support Service sessions in the community and look after our amazing team of volunteers. 

Previously working in the Environment sector for 10 years, I have a lot of experience recruiting and working with volunteers. 

With hearing loss in my family, I’m passionate about helping those who need our service to be less isolated. 

Fun Fact: I’m a keen baker, and you may see some of my creations at our events.

I manage and coordinate volunteers for the Hearing Aid Support Service. I started working one day a week for Hearing Help Essex in 2005 as an Administration Assistant. I have watched the charity grow over the years and feel privileged to be a part of it.

I’m passionate about making sure we offer the help and support our volunteers deserve.

Fun Fact: I enjoy spending time with my family and friends and walking my dog.

I support people to access our Hearing Aid Support Sessions by telephone, text, online and by email. 

My past experience working with people of all ages in education and health has enabled me to have excellent communication skills.

I enjoy interacting with our service users and advising them of all of the different services available at Hearing Help Essex.

Fun Fact:  I’ve climbed 20 of the 95 Peak District Ethels, several more to go!

I support people with hearing loss learn about equipment to support them in their homes and socially. 

I previously worked in social care with vulnerable children. I also supported local charities to fundraise for the community. 

I love engaging with people and being part of a worthwhile organisation helping the community.

My role is to offer support, guidance and information for people with hearing loss within the community.

I’ve worked for 10 years as an Outreach Worker for the charity.

I really enjoy meeting people and hopefully making a difference to their everyday lives.

Fun Fact : I once won a look alike competition as someone from Coronation Street without entering myself!!

I provide assessments, information, advice and guidance during home visits

I’ve had hearing loss since birth, wore hearing aids till 2010 and now wear Cochlear Implants.

I am passionate about helping people with their hearing loss and promoting useful equipment to help them.  

Fun Fact: I love looking after my three grandsons and love travelling.

I provide information, advice and guidance in the homes of people across Essex living with hearing loss, completing hearing assessments, demonstrating equipment and providing safety equipment to keep them safe.  My varied role also includes giving talks about hearing loss and outreach stands in the community.

I’m a qualified rehabilitation officer for the deafened with 6 years of experience. 

I’m passionate that those with hearing loss have the same access as those with hearing.

Fun Fact : I’m a trained yoga teacher and dog mad!

I provide assessments, information, advice and guidance during home visits and at numerous public community venues.

I have 30 years’ experience as a qualified Nurse with the NHS which has enabled me to bring a wealth of experience to Hearing Help Essex.

I am passionate about providing a compassionate and inclusive service to everyone.

Fun Fact: I love to grow my own vegetables with mixed results!

I joined HHE has a volunteer administrator in 2019. Although I had no knowledge of the charity before joining, I am now very passionate about the services they provide and how important it is for people with hearing loss and their families. My role includes maintaining our database and updating our session interactions. I’ve always enjoyed administration but can now combine this with my love of gardening as the charity recently relocated to a cottage with a large garden.