Our Staff
Our Senior Leadership Team
Diane Betts
Chief Executive Officer
Having grown up in East London and spent much of my professional, volunteer, church, and personal life here, this role continues to feel deeply meaningful to me. East London is home and serving the communities that have shaped so much of who I am remains a privilege.
Over the past six months, I’ve had the pleasure of meeting so many of you and learning more about the incredible work that happens every day at Aston-Mansfield. Together with our dedicated staff and volunteers, we’ve begun shaping a refreshed strategy that puts the needs, hopes, and priorities of our local communities at its heart.
We’ve started planning new activities and piloting initiatives designed to strengthen support and create opportunities for local people. Looking ahead, I’m excited to continue building partnerships with councils, community groups, and other organisations so we can amplify our impact and work collaboratively for the benefit of East London.
Thank you for the warm welcome and for sharing your ideas and energy. I look forward to the year ahead and to continuing this journey with you.
Andrea Quaintmere
Fundraising and Communications Manager
Andrea joined Aston-Mansfield in 2017, having worked as a Fundraising Co-ordinator for Waltham Forest Early Help services, supporting universal youth provision for early intervention and prevention work in the community. Her previous experience includes over 20 years working as a Charity Manager for an Adventure playground in Islington, detached youth work and after school provision and more recently working in Newham Early Start where she managed two children centres and developed a volunteer programme.
Contact: andrea.quaintmere@aston-mansfield.org.uk
Eileen Da-Silva
Head of Administration & Finance and Company Secretary
Eileen is a senior finance professional and a chartered certified Accountant (FCCA), with over 20 years experience in the Charity and Social Housing sectors. During her spare time, she volunteers and supports other small charities and voluntary organisations. She is currently a Director with Newham Table Tennis Club based in Royal Docks, London and was formerly a Company Captain with 2nd Newham Boys Brigade & Girls Association.
Loyda Best
Children’s Work Manager
Contact: loyda.best@aston-mansfield.org.uk
Rashmi Joshi
Development Manager
Contact: rashmi.joshi@aston-mansfield.org.uk
Specialist Lead Capital Projects
Mark Pease – Community Building Manager
Mark joined Aston-Mansfield in December 2022. Although having spent the last 20 plus years in sales and customer service, he had for a long time had a heart for charities that serve their local communities. Mark has long links with his local charity Bonny Downs Community Centre, from helping to clear out the old community centre when they first got the keys, to volunteering as a Trustee. For the 14 months before joining Aston-Mansfield, Mark was employed by Bonny Downs Community Association working in Reception and Facilities.
Mark is looking forward to the next chapter working for Aston-Mansfield.
Contact: mark.pease@aston-mansfield.org.uk
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