Suzanne has been leading services that support the most vulnerable children, young people and families for over 20 years.  Her experiences range from supporting children in the early years to those who are care experienced, or who live with significant additional needs.

Her professional career includes leading services across statutory sectors providing children’s education, health and social care, as well as from  the voluntary sector.  During her career she has specialised in leading services that have children’s emotional, behavioural and mental health at the forefront of support provided from early education, family hubs, to specialised mixed orientation therapeutic teams.

Suzanne is a mother of four and currently lives at home in Bedfordshire with her partner and two youngest children. She trained as a mature student and graduated from the University of East Anglian when her eldest two children were still at primary school.  Her first degree is Early Childhood Studies and she is an advocate of ensuring that children’s early emotional and attachment-based experiences positively shape their future years.  She was awarded an honorary doctorate for her contribution to the University of East London, bridging the link between the early education and support to vulnerable children, through the development of a new foundation degree, Social, Communities & Families.

With over 20 years of experience in Fundraising and Marketing, Sara has raised significant funds for charities that advocate for youth and support individuals with mental health challenges, learning disabilities, and life-threatening illnesses.

Sara studied Social Policy at Bristol, where she first discovered her passion for fundraising, shaking collection buckets for the university RAG. After graduating, she secured her first fundraising role at Meningitis Research Foundation.

Throughout her career, Sara has spearheaded organisational growth and brand development, leading key fundraising appeals that have raised millions for charities. She played a crucial role in the executive team that facilitated the merger of Kisharon and Langdon, marking a significant milestone in her career.

Sara has extensive expertise in building cohesive, effective teams that support each other in reaching their full potential.