Claire joined Aston-Mansfield in 2014, having worked in senior management roles for a number of organisations in the voluntary, public and private sectors, both in the UK and internationally. Her previous experience includes being Director of Policy and Development at Together and Director of Capital Volunteering, a pan London programme which tackled issues of mental health, isolation and social inclusion through volunteering. She was the international Director of Organisation Development for ActionAid, covering programmes in Africa, Asia and Latin America. She is Chair of  The Baobab Centre for Young Survivors in Exile,a therapeutic community working with young people who have experienced extreme violence and trauma.

Contact : claire.helman@aston-mansfield.org.uk