LAURENCE GARDINER

Network Associate at International Humanitarian Studies Association
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Greater Groningen Area, NL
Languages
  • Dutch level C1 Full professional proficiency
  • Spanish level B1 Limited working proficiency
  • German level A2 Limited working proficiency
  • Italian level B1 Limited working proficiency
  • English C2 Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Hungarian Elementary proficiency
  • Yiddish Limited working proficiency
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Amer Akbar, MBA

I’ve worked with Laurence and have found him to be an amazing inspiration to myself and others. He is extremely knowledgeable and experienced at guiding organisations towards achieving their maximum potential through setting strategic priorities and assisting with operational effectiveness. I would love to have the opportunity to work with him again and have no hesitation endorsing him as an individual and his capabilities as a strategic leader and executive board member.

Neil Mapes

Larry Gardiner supported Dementia Adventure when we were starting out with trying to establish Dementia Adventure into a sustainable and thriving organisation. He challenged us to think about the long term horizon and be clear about our end goals. He fully participated in board meetings sharing important guidance, positive challenge and advice but also took time to personally support the delivery of various projects with us. His advice and support in those early start up days was very important to us and played an important part in why Dementia Adventure is successful today and we are very glad he continues to be a vocal supporter of why we do what we do.

John McWilliam

Larry is an intelligent, caring man always keen to keep to the point of the business in hand. I know him as a good team member, but he also has leadership experience.

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Credentials

  • Gezinsherenigingen
    VluchtelingenWerk Nederland
    Jun, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Toelating vervolgd
    VluchtelingenWerk Oost Nederland (VWON)
    Apr, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Toelating
    VluchtelingenWerk Oost Nederland (VWON)
    Mar, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Dublin Vluchteling Retour Protocol
    VluchtelingenWerk Nederland
    Feb, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • Vlucht Verhaalanalyse
    VluchtelingenWerk Nederland
    Jan, 2021
    - Sep, 2024
  • COSA
    Reclassering Nederland
    Jul, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Verklaring Omtrent het Gedrag - Ministerie van Rechsbescherming
    Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid
    Feb, 2020
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Member (CM)
    European Consortium for Political Research
    Oct, 2018
    - Sep, 2024
  • Dublin Protocol en Procedures
    VluchtelingenWerk Nederland
    Jul, 2018
    - Sep, 2024
  • PG Certificate Continuous Professional Development
    The CPD Certification Service
    Nov, 2016
    - Sep, 2024
  • ARCh Trainer
    NSPCC
    Mar, 2015
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certification of Healthcare CPD Professional (CHCP)
    YoungDementia UK
    Sep, 2014
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certificate - Train the Trainer
    Tpas England
    May, 2014
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certificate - Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
    UK Home Office
    Mar, 2014
    - Sep, 2024
  • Governance Standards - Oxfordshire Leaders and Directors Group
    The Institute of Directors
    Aug, 2010
    - Sep, 2024
  • Diploma Dutch Language EU Referentiekader 'C1.2’
    Language Institute Regina Coeli
    Sep, 2002
    - Sep, 2024
  • PMP® Certification Training Course -Leadership and Communication
    The George Washington University School of Business
    Mar, 2002
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Professional in Business Analysis
    Project Management Institute
    Feb, 2002
    - Sep, 2024
  • PMI Risk Management Professional (PMI-RMP)
    The George Washington University School of Business
    Nov, 2001
    - Sep, 2024
  • Consulting Techniques
    Compaq Computer Corporation
    Sep, 2000
    - Sep, 2024
  • Dutch Language for Business and Academic Practice EU referentiekader niveau ‘C1.2’
    Language Institute Regina Coeli
    Apr, 2000
    - Sep, 2024
  • Managing Projects with QPM
    Compaq Computer Corporation
    Feb, 2000
    - Sep, 2024
  • PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)
    The George Washington University School of Business
    Feb, 2000
    - Sep, 2024
  • Project Management Studies
    Compaq International
    Feb, 2000
    - Sep, 2024
  • Associate in Information Technology (AIT)
    The Institution of Analysts and Programmers
    Oct, 1998
    - Sep, 2024
  • Certified Training Professional
    InTech
    Jun, 1983
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • International Humanitarian Studies Association
    • Netherlands
    • Non-profit Organization Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Network Associate
      • Aug 2023 - Present

      The International Humanitarian Studies Association is a network engaged with the study of humanitarian crises caused by disaster, conflict or political instability. Humanitarian studies concern how humanitarian crises evolve, how they affect people and their institutions, communities and societies, and the responses they trigger. We form a platform for the different disciplines that address humanitarian studies. It offers a venue where these scholarly communities can meet and debate their different insights and understanding of humanitarian crises, in dialogue with policy actors and implementing agencies. IHSA equally welcomes academic scholars, consultants, policy researchers, and reflective practitioners among its membership. Show less

  • Humanitas
    • Brazil
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Bestuurslid afdeling Midden Groningen
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      Humanitas is een grote landelijke vrijwilligersorganisatie. Het is een organisatie van mensen voor mensen, die het even niet in hun eentje redden. Humanitas komt op voor een samenleving waarin mensen actief vormgeven aan hun eigen leven en verantwoordelijkheid nemen voor het samenleven met elkaar. Deze uitgangspunten vertaalt Humanitas in diensten van-mens-tot-mens op de gebieden welzijn, wonen en zorg. Humanitas signaleert maatschappelijke behoeftes en neemt daarop initiatieven om een vernieuwend en toegankelijk aanbod aan activiteiten te ontwikkelen. In de dienstverlening van Humanitas staat het in de praktijk brengen van de humanistische uitgangspunten: zelfbeschikking, verantwoordelijkheid en gelijkwaardigheid centraal. Uiteindelijk moeten zo veel mogelijk hulpvragers aan de vereniging Humanitas hun eigen leven weer vorm kunnen geven (zelfbeschikking). In een samenleving zoals de onze ben je niet alleen verantwoordelijk voor jezelf, maar ook voor anderen. Uitgangspunt van Humanitas is dat de hulpbieder niet boven de hulpvrager maar ernaast (gelijkwaardigheid) staat. De dienstverlening aan mensen is veelal kleinschalig en persoonlijk (van-mens-tot-mens). Werkgebied: Borgercompagnie, Foxhol, Froombosch, Harkstede, Hellum, Hoogezand, Kiel-Windeweer, Kolham, Kropswolde, Lageland, Meeden, Muntendam, Noordbroek, Overschild, Sappemeer, Scharmer, Schildwolde, Siddeburen, Slochteren, Steendam, Tjuchem, Tripscompagnie, Waterhuizen, Westerbroek, Woudbloem, Zuidbroek Show less

  • IVN, Instituut voor natuureducatie
    • Netherlands
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Voorzitter afdeling Noord Groningen
      • Apr 2023 - Present

      IVN leidt al 60 jaar natuurgidsen op. Inmiddels staat de teller boven de 16.000 natuurgidsen die overal in Nederland mensen laten zien hoe interessant en leuk de natuur is. Een opleiding door vrijwilligers voor iedereen die ook actief een steentje bij wil dragen aan de natuur. Als je de opleiding afrondt, krijg je een landelijk erkend diploma. Cursussen worden aangeboden door onze lokale afdelingen. Dit varieert van workshops en mini-cursussen van één theorieles en een excursie tot langere cursussen van meerdere maanden. IVN heeft het meest diverse en lokale aanbod van natuurcursussen in Nederland. Inhoudelijk sterk, persoonlijk en leuk om te doen. Het aanbod varieert van korte workshops en online cursussen tot een tweejarige opleiding tot Natuurgids. We ontwikkelen altijd door zodat we aan blijven sluiten op veranderingen in de natuur, ontwikkelingen in de maatschappij en mogelijkheden in het aanbieden van educatie. Show less

  • Utrecht University of Applied Sciences
    • Netherlands
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Associate Onderzoeker/Instructeur - AOW+ functie
      • Apr 2022 - Present

      We have over 50 lectors who conduct research into issues arising in everyday life, ensuring constant revision and improvement of our education programmes and a valuable contribution to innovation in professional practice in the Netherlands and beyond. Impact HU works in close cooperation with companies, institutions, educational partners and local and regional governments. To discover our economic impact on the region, an impact analysis was conducted, showing € 350 million value added and employment figures of 3,811 fte in 2015. Show less

  • CirclesEurope
    • Netherlands
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • Member of Circles Europe - The Netherlands
      • May 2019 - Present

      In 2002, COSA was first introduced in Europe, in the United Kingdom. Since then, COSA has been further implemented in the Netherlands, Belgium, Catalonia, Latvia, Bulgaria, Ireland and Italy. In 2018, the CirclesEurope Association was founded. The objective of the association is the support, development and promotion of Circles of Support and Accountability services across Europe according to the commonly agreed Circles model and with the intention of assisting similar developments elsewhere. In 2002, COSA was first introduced in Europe, in the United Kingdom. Since then, COSA has been further implemented in the Netherlands, Belgium, Catalonia, Latvia, Bulgaria, Ireland and Italy. In 2018, the CirclesEurope Association was founded. The objective of the association is the support, development and promotion of Circles of Support and Accountability services across Europe according to the commonly agreed Circles model and with the intention of assisting similar developments elsewhere.

  • Morgana Foundation, Morgana Alapítvány (Hungary)
    • Co-Founder and Chairperson, Director, Trustee, CEO
      • Aug 2018 - Present

      + Research into end of life pedagogy and thanatology for children with progressive illnesses without prospect of cure. + Collaboration addressing effect of early years disordered attachment on child development and functioning in later life. + Original research and pursuing innovative practice using the Playful Environment Approach. + Research into end of life pedagogy and thanatology for children with progressive illnesses without prospect of cure. + Collaboration addressing effect of early years disordered attachment on child development and functioning in later life. + Original research and pursuing innovative practice using the Playful Environment Approach.

  • Common Purpose
    • United Kingdom
    • Professional Training and Coaching
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Ambassador: Matrix, Power Dynamic, Quest, 20/20, What Next?
      • Feb 2008 - Present

      In every society, there is an invisible, vital 'space'. It lies between the individual and the state, between the immediate responsibilities facing each individual and the institutional responsibilities of the government. It is a place where people come together and act for the greater good. And it is open to everyone, from every sector of society. In an unhealthy society, this space is empty. People leave the decisions to governments. They are active in their private lives, but passive towards the world around them. In a healthy society, this space is full. It teems with individuals, businesses, community organisations and political groups. It is alive with energy and entrepreneurial activity. People hold institutions and the powerful to account. They oppose and propose. And, free from the short-term pressures, they can think and act for the longer term and in the wider interest of society. Show less

  • Cosis
    • Netherlands
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • AOW+ functie Begeleider - Werk, Dagbesteding en Leren
      • Jan 2023 - Jul 2023

      Ik was toe aan een nieuwe uitdaging. Ik heb het echt naar mijn zin gevonden.

    • AOW+ functie Begeleider - Woongroep De Deel
      • Jul 2022 - Jan 2023

      Cosis heeft een hecht waarde aan de ervaring van haar cliënten als het gaat om de zorg en ondersteuning die wij bieden. Daarom houdt Cosis jaarlijks een cliëntervaringsonderzoek. Cliënten vullen voor dit onderzoek een vragenlijst in van het Landelijk Steunpunt Medezeggenschap (LSR). De belangrijkste uitkomsten van het onderzoek willen we graag met je delen via een infographic. Deze infographic vind je in de downloadlink hieronder. Bij vragen over de uitkomsten kun je terecht bij het team van de locatie.Bij Cosis werken we volgens de Triple C methodiek. Triple C is het uitgangspunt om iedere persoon afzonderlijk een zinvolle dag-invulling te bieden. We gaan een onvoorwaardelijke ondersteuningsrelatie aan en werken samen met de persoon aan succeservaringen. We sluiten aan bij wat de cliënt kan en aankan en vullen aan waar nodig. We gaan voor samen 100%. We richten ons daarbij niet op het probleemgedrag maar op de menselijke behoefte. Triple C richt zich op de hulpvraag achter het gedrag. Daarmee proberen we stress bij de persoon te verminderen zodat hij/zich prettiger voelt. Show less

  • European Consortium for Political Research
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Network Associate
      • Oct 2018 - Jun 2023

      We help interpret the world’s complex and changing political landscape for the benefit of all. In an ever-changing world where democracy and academic freedom can seem alarmingly fragile, our original mission today resonates more than ever. Through the eyes of our founders, we created a global network and the discipline of European political science. With that comes a responsibility to be the voice of our community, to speak out when we see challenges, to build bridges between countries, schools of thought, and the academic and public spheres. Now in our second half-century, we will continue to grow a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive international network able to interpret the political landscape for all, to help the world understand and benefit from the critical importance of political science. And that, is our most important mission of all. Show less

  • RADAR-AD
    • Netherlands
    • Wellness and Fitness Services
    • Member of the Patient Advisory Board: Alzheimers Europe
      • Oct 2018 - Jun 2023

      Work of the PAB to date All PAB members have participated in face-to-face consultations with researchers addressing the following topics/issues: Understandings and prioritisation of functioning in early Alzheimer’s dementia. Helping the RADAR-AD Device Selection Team to understand relevant benefits and barriers of existing devices and preferences that should be taken into consideration when selecting the devices. Feedback to the protocol of the RADAR-AD planned clinical trial. Ethical issues to be considered in the context of RADAR-AD. Ethical issues of particular relevance for the Ethical Committee. Show less

  • Cochrane UK
    • United Kingdom
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Associate Researcher
      • Oct 2014 - Jun 2023

      Cochrane is an international network with headquarters in the UK, a registered not-for-profit organization, and a member of the UK National Council for Voluntary Organizations. Cochrane is for anyone interested in using high-quality information to make health decisions. Whether you are a clinician, patient or carer, researcher, or policy-maker, Cochrane evidence provides a powerful tool to enhance your healthcare knowledge and decision-making. Cochrane’s members and supporters come from more than 220 countries, worldwide. We are researchers, health professionals, patients, carers, and people passionate about improving health outcomes for everyone, everywhere. Our global independent network gathers and summarizes the best evidence from research to help you make informed choices about treatment and we have been doing this for 28 years. We do not accept commercial or conflicted funding. This is vital for us to generate authoritative and reliable information, working freely, unconstrained by commercial and financial interests. Show less

  • Salvation Army
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Maatschappelijk Begeleider - Gastgezinnen voor Oekräiense Vluchtelingen
      • Apr 2022 - Mar 2023

      Het Leger des Heils zet zich nationaal en internationaal in voor Oekraïense vluchtelingen. Op nationaal niveau is het Leger des Heils betrokken bij het organiseren van noodopvang in gemeenten en coördineert het Leger des Heils samen met Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland en het Rode Kruis de particuliere opvanginitiatieven. Het Leger des Heils is verantwoordelijk voor de begeleiding van gastgezinnen. Daarnaast biedt het Leger des Heils in samenwerking met genoemde organisaties professionele ambulante ondersteuning van vluchtelingen. Dit gebeurt met inzet van vrijwilligers en daar hebben we er veel van nodig. Help je mee? Show less

  • Stichting Mentorschap Noord
    • Netherlands
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Mentor benoemd door de rechter - Court Appointed Mentor
      • Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

      Wettelijk is vastgelegd wie vertegenwoordiger kunnen zijn: Een mentor wordt door de rechtbank benoemd zodat hij de bevoegdheid heeft om de zorginhoudelijke en persoonlijke belangen van zijn cliënt te vertegenwoordigen. Een mentor houdt zich niet bezig met financiële zaken van de cliënt. Wettelijk is vastgelegd wie vertegenwoordiger kunnen zijn: Een mentor wordt door de rechtbank benoemd zodat hij de bevoegdheid heeft om de zorginhoudelijke en persoonlijke belangen van zijn cliënt te vertegenwoordigen. Een mentor houdt zich niet bezig met financiële zaken van de cliënt.

  • Alzheimer Nederland
    • Netherlands
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Lid van adviesraad
      • Nov 2020 - Mar 2022

      We mogen ons niet neerleggen bij dementie. Vanuit die overtuiging is het Deltaplan Dementie ontstaan, een netwerk waarin bedrijfsleven, dienstverleners, belangenbehartigers, onderwijs, wetenschap, zorgaanbieders en zorgverzekeraars hun krachten bundelen om het tij te keren. Alzheimer Nederland is één van de initiatiefnemers van dit unieke achtjarige programma (2013 – 2020), waarin we ons samen inzetten voor:meer wetenschappelijk onderzoek;betere dementiezorg;een dementievriendelijke samenleving.Inmiddels zijn 60 organisaties lid van dit netwerk Show less

    • Ervaringsdeskundigen Kerngroep
      • Feb 2020 - Oct 2021

      Voor de Kickstarter patiëntenparticipatie ontwikkelde Alzheimer Nederland de toolkit patiëntparticipatie. Met deze toolkit geven we je handvatten over het Wat – Waarom – Wanneer – Waar en Hoe van participatie van ervaringsdeskundigen. Daarnaast lees je in acht inspirerende interviews over de ervaringen van collega onderzoekers en ervaringsdeskundigen.Wat? Waarover kunnen ervaringsdeskundigen meedenken?Waarom? Waarom zou je ervaringsdeskundigen bij je onderzoek betrekken?Wanneer? Wanneer kunnen ervaringsdeskundigen meedenken?Waar? Waar kun je ervaringsdeskundigen vinden?Hoe? Hoe kunnen ervaringsdeskundigen meedenken? Show less

  • House of Commons
    • United States
    • Manufacturing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Lay Associate: All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia with the UK Parliament
      • Mar 2019 - Oct 2021

      All Party Parliamentary Group on Dementia Purpose: To raise awareness of the condition amongst parliamentarians and to influence legislation and policy making with the aim of improving the lives of people with dementia and their carers. Human Rights: Despite dementia falling within the legal definition of ‘disability’ within domestic and international law, it may not necessarily be viewed in this way by the public, organisations and people affected by dementia. The APPG is looking at how people view dementia and what it means to identify dementia as a disability. It is evident that people with dementia face a number of challenges in having their rights upheld across all areas of life, including accessing healthcare services, exercising their right to vote or being able to live independently in the community. This can partly be because it is considered a ‘hidden’ or ‘invisible’ disability. The APPG is investigating the barriers that people with dementia face in having their rights met and the impact of this on daily life. Show less

  • Gemeente Almelo
    • Netherlands
    • Government Administration
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Raadslid WMO-Advies Raad Sociaal Domein
      • Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

      Wij zijn de Adviesraad Sociaal Domein Almelo en geven gevraagd en ongevraagd advies aan het college van Burgemeester en Wethouders. Dat klinkt officieel, maar in de praktijk betekent dit dat we in gesprek gaan met de gemeente en de beleidsambtenaren, dat we één keer per maand vergaderen om elkaar op de hoogte te houden. En dat we de beleidstukken zien voordat anderen ervan op de hoogte zijn, soms al in de ontwerpfase als een verzoek van de gemeenteraad omgezet moet worden naar een verordening. Wij zijn de Adviesraad Sociaal Domein Almelo en geven gevraagd en ongevraagd advies aan het college van Burgemeester en Wethouders. Dat klinkt officieel, maar in de praktijk betekent dit dat we in gesprek gaan met de gemeente en de beleidsambtenaren, dat we één keer per maand vergaderen om elkaar op de hoogte te houden. En dat we de beleidstukken zien voordat anderen ervan op de hoogte zijn, soms al in de ontwerpfase als een verzoek van de gemeenteraad omgezet moet worden naar een verordening.

  • VluchtelingenWerk Nederland
    • Netherlands
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Juridisch Medewerker | Caseworker - Dutch Refugee Council
      • Jan 2020 - Jul 2021

      Wat heb je nodig om juridisch begeleider te worden? Het begint met affiniteit met juridische procedures en de bereidheid om trainingen te volgen. Je beschikt over goede communicatieve vaardigheden, kunt systematisch werken en bent in staat om dossiers en juridische documenten te analyseren. Je bent een doorzetter en hebt incasseringsvermogen. Je bent minimaal twee dagdelen per week beschikbaar, het liefst voor een periode van een jaar. Uiteraard verwachten wij een respectvolle houding ten opzichte van cultuurverschillen en een integere omgang met vertrouwelijke informatie. Van al onze medewerkers vragen wij een Verklaring omtrent Gedrag. Show less

  • Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)
    • United Kingdom
    • Health and Human Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • National Coproduction Advisory Group
      • Jan 2019 - Sep 2019

      NCAG is a group of people who have experience of living with disability and illness, and carers. Their role is to share knowledge and lived experience of personalisation and co-production to influence health and social care policy and practice. The group works with Think Local Act Personal. Any work in support of Making it Real should be co-produced with people with lived experience. It must reflect the principles and values of co-production. This means people are involved as equal partners in designing their support and achieving outcomes. Members of NCAG can offer free support to:-+ Link you to an NCAG representative to make a plan for signing up to Making it Real+ Help your organisation set up an advisory group+ Come to events and conferences to talk about co-production+ Share how Making it Real is making a difference+ Provide guidance on issues such as terms of reference for advisory groups, fees and expenses policy + Bring together stakeholders to talk about local co-production activity and the benefits of Making it Real+ Give guidance and validate the stories that you submit to the Making it Real websiteNCAG are also happy to develop bespoke support to:-+ Facilitate more in-depth conversations + Explain 'Making it Real' or address any specific issues+ Evaluate progress and set new goals+ Document stories that evidence the impact of Making it Real locally Show less

    • Co-Producer
      • Apr 2012 - Sep 2019

      The Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE) improves the lives of people who use care services by sharing knowledge about what works. We are an independent charity working with adults, families and children's social care and social work services across the UK. We also work closely with related services such as health care and housing.We gather and analyse knowledge about what works and translate that knowledge into practical resources, learning materials and services including training and consultancy. Our work helps to improve the knowledge and skills of those working in care services. This includes managers, frontline staff, commissioners and trainers. People who use these services and their families also use our resources to make informed decisions about their care.SCIE aims to co-produce all our work with people who use services and carers. We are committed to co-production and have developed a set of principles and a strategy to achieve this. SCIE's Co-production Charter sets out how SCIE aims to work with people who use services, their carers and equality groups. The Co-production Network is a key part of SCIE's co-production strategy. Its role is to support user, carer and equality groups’ involvement in SCIE’s strategic decision making and provide a pool of stakeholders which SCIE can work with to co-produce projects and programmes.Membership of the Network is made up of:National user-controlled organisationsNational carer-controlled organisationsEquality group organisationsOrganisations representing and working with other seldom heard groups.There are also a small number of individuals and representatives from local organisations who bring perspectives not represented by other members of the Network. Show less

    • SCIE Human Rights, Equality and Co-production Steering Group
      • Dec 2016 - Jun 2019

      Co-production involves a commitment to equality in status between people who use services, commissioners, providers and practitioners. Essentially this involves making decisions together and sharing the responsibility for ensuring good outcomes. This is a human rights based approach to configuring care in ways that people feel are authentic, genuine and meaningful.

  • Alzheimer's Society
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Founding Board Member - Three Nations Dementia Working Group
      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

      An inclusive and welcoming organisation run by people living with dementia conditions for people who are diagnosed. We aim to:- + To make a positive difference to the lives of people affected by dementia. + To become an advisory and the ‘go to’ group for professionals, the media, policy makers and anyone seeking input from people with dementia. + To reduce the prejudice and stigma attached to dementia. + To raise public awareness about the needs of people with dementia and their supporters and carers. + To be a collective voice of and for people with dementia nationally, regionally and locally. + To influence public policies that impact on the lives of people with dementia and their families. + To initiate and deliver specified projects for the benefit of people with dementia. + To advocate for all professionals working in the field to involve people with dementia in their work Show less

  • Oxfordshire All In
    • United Kingdom
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • Chairperson, Board Member, Company Director and Charity Trustee
      • Oct 2010 - Sep 2019

      Oxfordshire All In is an umbrella support network. Getting Heard, formerly Oxfordshire Advocacy, is a provider of statutory and non statutory advocacy services across Oxfordshire. We have been supporting citizens to solve their problems and pursue remedies for more than 25 years. Oxfordshire All In is an umbrella support network. Getting Heard, formerly Oxfordshire Advocacy, is a provider of statutory and non statutory advocacy services across Oxfordshire. We have been supporting citizens to solve their problems and pursue remedies for more than 25 years.

  • Oxford Brookes University
    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • University Research Ethics Committee Board Member (UREC)
      • Mar 2018 - Jul 2019

      The University Research Ethics Committee (UREC) has a multi-disciplinary membership that includes academic researchers (staff and students) from across the Faculties and non-research staff members as well as external from within and outside the University. It has specific responsibility for reviewing research undertaken by staff (both in Faculties and Directorates) and research students (registered for an MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD EdD or DCaM) that involves human participants, data or material. The University Research Ethics Committee (UREC) has a multi-disciplinary membership that includes academic researchers (staff and students) from across the Faculties and non-research staff members as well as external from within and outside the University. It has specific responsibility for reviewing research undertaken by staff (both in Faculties and Directorates) and research students (registered for an MPhil, MPhil/PhD, PhD EdD or DCaM) that involves human participants, data or material.

  • University of Oxford
    • United Kingdom
    • Research Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Advisory Ethics Panel Member - Brain Health Centre
      • Jul 2018 - Jun 2019

      A new Brain Health Centre is now being developed as part of the NIHR Oxford Health BRC, and one of its aims is to improve service for and provide research opportunities for people with concerns about their memory. The centre will provide a link between leading University research into diagnosis and treatment of memory problems and other difficulties with thinking, and the introduction of this research in the NHS. Patients will also be given improved opportunities to take part in research and trials. The Working Group has the oversight of the setting up of the Brain Health Centre. It will bring together key staff at Oxford University and Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust, and patient / carer representatives. It will meet on a bi-monthly basis, and report to the BRC Steering Committee. Show less

  • Department of Health and Social Care
    • United Kingdom
    • Government Relations Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Ethics Board Member and Integrated Personal Commissioning Lay Assessor
      • Mar 2017 - Jun 2019

      Co-production panel hosted at SCIE for assessing implementation at pilot sites. Integrated Personal Commissioning is designed to offer individuals to blend the support they need from NHS and Social Services. Co-production panel hosted at SCIE for assessing implementation at pilot sites. Integrated Personal Commissioning is designed to offer individuals to blend the support they need from NHS and Social Services.

  • Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership (HQIP)
    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Vice Chair and Board Member - Service User Network
      • Mar 2017 - Jun 2019

      The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership is an independent organisation led by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the Royal College of Nursing and National Voices. We were established to promote quality healthcare and, in particular, to increase the impact that clinical audit has on healthcare quality improvement. The Healthcare Quality Improvement Partnership is an independent organisation led by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, the Royal College of Nursing and National Voices. We were established to promote quality healthcare and, in particular, to increase the impact that clinical audit has on healthcare quality improvement.

  • Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
    • United Kingdom
    • Information Technology & Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Ethics Board Member and Honorary Observer
      • Nov 2016 - Jun 2019

      All honorary contracts are department-specific and are fixed term for a maximum of three years. An observer contract holder is someone who is not employed and paid by the Trust. An observer contract allows an individual to observe processes and practices at the Trust. All honorary contracts are department-specific and are fixed term for a maximum of three years. An observer contract holder is someone who is not employed and paid by the Trust. An observer contract allows an individual to observe processes and practices at the Trust.

  • London Speaker Bureau
    • United Kingdom
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Guest Speaker
      • Jun 2015 - Jun 2019

      London Speaker Bureau represents and has access to a diverse and unique group of political leaders, economic forecasters, multi-national chairmen, digital cyber experts and educational thought leaders. Their expertise is drawn on to stimulate audiences and lead corporate programmes and boardroom strategy sessions. London Speaker Bureau represents and has access to a diverse and unique group of political leaders, economic forecasters, multi-national chairmen, digital cyber experts and educational thought leaders. Their expertise is drawn on to stimulate audiences and lead corporate programmes and boardroom strategy sessions.

  • Oxford Academic Health Science Network (Oxford AHSN)
    • United Kingdom
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Board Member
      • Apr 2015 - Jun 2019

      Co-opted to assist coproduction in the Public and Patient Engagement team. Contributing to dissemination of health innovation research effort. Specialising in asking bloody difficult questions. Gentle irritant. Curiosity is my middle name. Co-opted to assist coproduction in the Public and Patient Engagement team. Contributing to dissemination of health innovation research effort. Specialising in asking bloody difficult questions. Gentle irritant. Curiosity is my middle name.

  • Dementia Centre for Research Collaboration
    • Australia
    • Research Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Chairperson and Trustee
      • Jan 2015 - Jan 2019

      Representations to UN Geneva hearings for the UN Rapporteur on UNCRPD Representations to UK Parliament Select Committee on Social Care Representations to Social Care Institute for Excellence Change agency Capacity building Publications Reports Lobbying Influencing Policy formulation Strategy development Facilitation Experts by experience informing policy and strategy through coproduction. Representations to UN Geneva hearings for the UN Rapporteur on UNCRPD Representations to UK Parliament Select Committee on Social Care Representations to Social Care Institute for Excellence Change agency Capacity building Publications Reports Lobbying Influencing Policy formulation Strategy development Facilitation Experts by experience informing policy and strategy through coproduction.

  • Oxfordshire County Council
    • United Kingdom
    • Government Administration
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Board Member Adult Services Workforce Development
      • Oct 2015 - Oct 2016

      Co opted to bring a service user engagement view to:- Retaining existing workforce Addressing workforce shortfall and skills gap Developing workforce to meet current and future projected demand Co opted to bring a service user engagement view to:- Retaining existing workforce Addressing workforce shortfall and skills gap Developing workforce to meet current and future projected demand

  • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Co-Producer: Housing and Communities Think Tank
      • Nov 2013 - Nov 2014

      In November 2013 75 participants from across the UK created a special Think Tank so that the responses of people affected by current welfare reform could be collected and disseminated. This builds on a continuing Housing and Communities research programme. This special Think Tank is aimed at social housing tenants to help understand the reforms and build resilience. Between April 2008 and December 2010, over 3630 people and 2000 groups from a wide range of tenants’ and residents’ organizations and voluntary community groups in England and Wales have attended 189 training courses at Trafford Hall, the National Communities Resource Centre, under four programmes: Making Communities Work, Do It Yourself, Community Crime Fighters and Playing to Learn. The Trafford Hall Community Futures capacity building initiative is an innovative, practical residential training and small-grants programme which aims to assist community volunteers in creating environmentally, economically and socially sustainable ‘community futures’. It does so by fusing local ingenuity with hands-on skills training to help low-income citizens throughout England and Wales overcome severe resource constraints, strengthen social cohesion and improve overall quality of life. The programme began in March 2010 and is developed and organised by Trafford Hall, home of the National Communities Resource Centre. It is funded entirely by The Tudor Trust. Show less

    • Ethics Advisor
      • Jul 2012 - Jul 2013

      1 in 3 people over the age of 65 will die with dementia 700,000 people in the UK have a form of dementia, more than half have Alzheimer's disease. In less than 20 years nearly a million people will be living with dementia. This will soar to 1.7 million people by 2051. Dementia is not a natural part of ageing; it is caused by diseases of the brain and robs people of their lives. Alzheimer's Society champions the rights of people living with dementia and those who care for them. Alzheimer's Society works in England, Wales and Northern Ireland Show less

  • Dementia Adventure
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Non Executive Director and Board Member
      • Nov 2011 - Nov 2012

      Dementia Adventure (Community Interest Company) is a social enterprise working with people living with dementia. Dementia Adventure has a vision of society in which people living with dementia enjoy an active lifestyle, have strong relationships with people in their communities and have access to a broad range of places and activities which enable them to remain independent. Dementia Adventure delivers a range of activities to inspire and enable wider social change. Dementia Adventure (Community Interest Company) is a social enterprise working with people living with dementia. Dementia Adventure has a vision of society in which people living with dementia enjoy an active lifestyle, have strong relationships with people in their communities and have access to a broad range of places and activities which enable them to remain independent. Dementia Adventure delivers a range of activities to inspire and enable wider social change.

  • HP
    • Azerbaijan
    • Online Media
    • EMEA Services Principal
      • Apr 2002 - Jan 2008

      Hewlett Packard is the world's largest computer manufacturer, IT consulting and managed services company. Responsibilities have included:- Engagement lead for high value projects for Vodafone, BT/Telfort, Ericsson, Nokia and Lucent; Client Principal responsible for Telco Business Development and trusted advisor role for KPN; Country Manager (NL) for Lucent Technologies BPO; Consultant for Planet Technologies spin out from KPN Telecommerce; Consultant for KPN Data Warehouse; Engagement lead for KPMG/Cisco e-Commerce solutions portfolio; Engagement lead of Zero Latency Enterprise computing, a cloud based Enterprise Agility solutions portfolio; Managing 27 EMEA post merger integration sub-projects to build professional services communities of practice including management consulting partnerships with McKinsey, Accenture, KPMG Origin, Cap Gemini and Price Waterhouse Coopers. Show less

  • Compaq Computer Corporation
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • EMEA Client Principal
      • 1998 - 2002

      Compaq Computer Corporation was a blue chip IT multinational acquired by Hewlett Packard in 2002. I was responsible for:- EMEA programme management bid team leadership; Akzo Nobel Pharma global 'follow-the-sun' infrastructure; Shell SuperSIRAS programme evaluation; Outsourced Managed Services transition projects; Y2K readiness and remediation; Compaq Knowlege Navigator EMEA implementation; Post merger (Digital) integration in EMEA Datacenter; Compaq Computer Corporation was a blue chip IT multinational acquired by Hewlett Packard in 2002. I was responsible for:- EMEA programme management bid team leadership; Akzo Nobel Pharma global 'follow-the-sun' infrastructure; Shell SuperSIRAS programme evaluation; Outsourced Managed Services transition projects; Y2K readiness and remediation; Compaq Knowlege Navigator EMEA implementation; Post merger (Digital) integration in EMEA Datacenter;

  • OAK TREE FOUNDATION - Helping Romanian Children
    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • Senior Program Manager
      • Jun 1992 - Jan 1999

      “At the beginning of the post-Communist era, Romanian orphanages were grim, badly lit, and horribly overcrowded. The children were dirty, badly neglected and undernourished. Thankfully, many of this has changed due to pressure and funding from the international community. Romania has made significant changes to the way orphans are cared for and the monstrous, bleak, Dickensian institutions have disappeared replaced instead by a number of smaller specialist foundations and an effective fostering system. However, a lot is still to be done. Although the orphanages are now better resourced, the orphanages are still very keen for people like you to come and help care for the children. There are still simply not enough adult carers to give the children the individual attention that they deserve and need, particularly where the children have physical and mental challenges. This is where you come in. Your help is needed to help the staff with basic tasks like feeding, bathing and caring for the children as well as simply just spending time with individuals keeping them active with after school activities and games.” https://www.globalvolunteerprojects.org/orphanage/romania.htm Show less

  • SANGONeT
    • South Africa
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director, ODA Programme Manager
      • Nov 1993 - Feb 1997

      Managed programme of violence mitigation, humanitarian assistance and capacity building projects throughout transition from Apartheid regime to establishment of representative and accountable democracy. Responsible for donor accountability with investment partners, governments and institutional funders including Friederich Ebert Stiftung, Olof Palme Institut, Oxfam, USAID and UK Overseas Development Agency. Managed programme of violence mitigation, humanitarian assistance and capacity building projects throughout transition from Apartheid regime to establishment of representative and accountable democracy. Responsible for donor accountability with investment partners, governments and institutional funders including Friederich Ebert Stiftung, Olof Palme Institut, Oxfam, USAID and UK Overseas Development Agency.

  • BT
    • Belgium
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Management Consultant
      • Nov 1988 - Jul 1992

      UK's largest telecommunications company. Management College based at Bletchley Park & Horwood House. Responsible for change agency programmes, professional consulting services teams and the senior management development programme. UK's largest telecommunications company. Management College based at Bletchley Park & Horwood House. Responsible for change agency programmes, professional consulting services teams and the senior management development programme.

  • Caritas
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Project Manager
      • Jan 1985 - Jan 1987

      The people of Kibera are some of the most creative, enterprising, and passionate people you could ever hope to meet. Average life expectancy is 30 years of age, skewed by high infant mortality. 19% of children dying before their 5th birthday. Clean water is often difficult to access and can become contaminated with sewage. HIV infection rates are extremely high and are a large contributory factor in the number of orphans living in Kibera. Only around 40% of Kibera’s children attend school on any given day. The unemployment rate is 50% Electricity is scarce and often illegally tapped from power lines. Drop toilets and open sewers are the norm. Many people are using plastic bags when it is unsafe to use public facilities after dark. The average home measures just 12 foot by 12 foot and can accommodate more than 8 people. Kibera is a thriving community filled with people who want nothing more than to be respected and to improve their quality of life through access to opportunities for progress, education, and employment. https://sociology.uonbi.ac.ke/feature/about-us Show less

  • Caritas Nigeria
    • Nigeria
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Humanitarian Relief Coordinator
      • Jan 1982 - Jan 1984

      https://caritasnigeria.org/index.php?option=com_mtree&task=listcats&cat_id=89&Itemid=271 https://caritasnigeria.org/index.php?option=com_mtree&task=listcats&cat_id=89&Itemid=271

Education

  • University of West London
    Diploma of Education - Ruskin College Oxford, European and Human Rights Law
    2010 - 2013
  • Newbattle Abbey College
    Diploma, Arts and Social Sciences
    2004 - 2007
  • Oxford Department of International Development
    PG Certificate, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence and Neglect - Core Subjects
    2008 - 2008
  • Newbattle Abbey College
    Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Political Issues in the United Kingdom
    2005 - 2006
  • Newbattle Abbey College
    Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Studying Human Society - Special Topic - Racism and Populism
    2005 - 2006
  • Newbattle Abbey College
    Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Political Theories of the State and Individual
    2005 - 2006
  • Newbattle Abbey College
    Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Historical Study Europe and the World
    2005 - 2006
  • Newbattle Abbey College
    Associate of Arts and Sciences - AAS, Structures and Processes of the European Union
    2005 - 2006
  • Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
    Training for Trustees, Distinction
    2017 - 2017
  • Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
    Framework, Governance
    2016 - 2019
  • Lancaster University
    PG Certificate, Enterprise and Commercial Awareness
    2006 - 2006
  • Oxford Department of International Development
    Community Research and Consultation, Community Engagement
    2008 - 2008
  • University of Cambridge
    Institute of Continuing Education, Learning, Memory and the Brain
    2022 - 2023
  • Oxford Brookes University
    PG Diploma Social Work, Clinical/Medical Social Work
    2008 - 2010
  • World TESOL Academy
    Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor, Certificate
    2023 - 2023
  • Autodidact
    Political Science and Government
    1968 - 2000
  • Language Institute Regina Coeli
    Inburgeringsdiploma Staatsexamens, Nederlandse Taal 2
    2023 -
  • University of Oxford
    Oxford School of Climate Change Michealmas Term 2023, Climate Change

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