Experience

National FASD

• United Kingdom
• Individual and Family Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  The National Organisation for FASD (formerly NOFAS-UK) is dedicated to supporting people affected by Foetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASD), their families, communities and the practitioners who support them. It promotes education for professionals and public awareness about the risks of alcohol consumption during pregnancy. The chief executive gives leadership and direction to the organisation by interpreting the mission of the charity and devising concrete programmes to give effect to it, to raise the resources to make these and the general operation of the charity viable, to oversee those programmes, and to manage the day-to-day running of the charity. More information: www.NationalFASD.org.uk Show less



East Hertfordshire and Area FASD Support Network

• Hertfordshire

• Co-Founder

  • Nov 2015 - Present

  Co-founder along with my husband Martin Butcher of this local support network - more information: https://ehertsfasd.wordpress.com Pleased to be affiliated with the FASD UK Alliance: www.fasd-uk.net Co-founder along with my husband Martin Butcher of this local support network - more information: https://ehertsfasd.wordpress.com Pleased to be affiliated with the FASD UK Alliance: www.fasd-uk.net



FASD Learning With Hope

• https://fasdlearningwithhope.wordpress.com

• Blogger

  • Apr 2015 - Present

  This is personal blog started in April 2015, nearly a year after our youngest son was diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the effects of which were compounded by early neglect in the orphanage where he lived until the age of 16 months. We seek as a family to help our son to better understand himself, and to help the wider community understand how to support him and others with FASD. We are indeed learning, with hope. This is personal blog started in April 2015, nearly a year after our youngest son was diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, the effects of which were compounded by early neglect in the orphanage where he lived until the age of 16 months. We seek as a family to help our son to better understand himself, and to help the wider community understand how to support him and others with FASD. We are indeed learning, with hope.



Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs

• Director History Project

  • Jun 2004 - Present

  Researching and writing a history of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, at the behest of one of its founders, Joseph Rotblat. Rotblat and Pugwash shared the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize. Provide information as needed to the media and other researchers. Public speaking and writing for outside publications. Note - in 2017+ his role has taken a back burner to current responsibilities in a new field but writing this history remains a goal. Researching and writing a history of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs, at the behest of one of its founders, Joseph Rotblat. Rotblat and Pugwash shared the 1995 Nobel Peace Prize. Provide information as needed to the media and other researchers. Public speaking and writing for outside publications. Note - in 2017+ his role has taken a back burner to current responsibilities in a new field but writing this history remains a goal.



Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs (International Secretariat)

• International - London

• Executive Director

  • Nov 2013 - Dec 2016

  Work with the Secretary General in managing the day-to-day activities of Pugwash, including the organizing of workshops and conferences, publications and website, outreach to national groups, and fundraising and budgetary issues Work with the Secretary General in managing the day-to-day activities of Pugwash, including the organizing of workshops and conferences, publications and website, outreach to national groups, and fundraising and budgetary issues



Centre for International Studies and Diplomacy, School of Oriental and African Studies

• London, United Kingdom

• Research Associate

  • May 2014 - May 2016

  Please note: I would need to confirm the exact end date of this. I am going by memory here. Please note: I would need to confirm the exact end date of this. I am going by memory here.



Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs

• Security and Investigations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Program Coordinator

  • Jul 2008 - Nov 2013

  Full time (as of 1 January 2010) Work with the Pugwash Secretary General and leadership to help implement and report on track II dialogue in regions where nuclear risks are present. (had been half time from July 2008 - December 2009). Full time (as of 1 January 2010) Work with the Pugwash Secretary General and leadership to help implement and report on track II dialogue in regions where nuclear risks are present. (had been half time from July 2008 - December 2009).



UCL

• United Kingdom
• Research Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Honorary Research Associate

  • 2008 - Jul 2012



British Pugwash Group

• Joint Executive Secretary

  • Sep 2006 - Dec 2009

  Worked with British Pugwash Executive Committee to plan and implement work on Trident replacement and independent scientific advising on key topics. Organized public discussion meetings and workshops. Public speaking on related topics. Worked with British Pugwash Executive Committee to plan and implement work on Trident replacement and independent scientific advising on key topics. Organized public discussion meetings and workshops. Public speaking on related topics.



International School on Disarmament and Research on Conflicts

• Consultant

  • Oct 2001 - Jan 2004

  A part-time consultancy, helped prepare a proposal and outlined 3 courses on 'Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction" in cooperation with the Italian Pugwash Group, Ruth Adams, and others. A part-time consultancy, helped prepare a proposal and outlined 3 courses on 'Terrorism and Weapons of Mass Destruction" in cooperation with the Italian Pugwash Group, Ruth Adams, and others.



British American Security Information Council

• Interim Research Director

  • Apr 2001 - Aug 2001

  Helped international arms control and disarmament research and advocacy organisation through an executive transition. Supervised analytical staff of 5 in DC and London. Helped international arms control and disarmament research and advocacy organisation through an executive transition. Supervised analytical staff of 5 in DC and London.



Student Pugwash USA

• Executive Director

  • Apr 1995 - Mar 2001

  Executive Director of the national office of the US student affiliate of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs. Managed 5-6 staff and worked with 14-member board of directors. Raised funds and managed annual budget of up to $460,000. Organised international, national and regional events. Created and prepared a series of educational materials and resouces on a range of issues at the juncture of science and society. Launched a kind of Hippocratic Oath for young scientists. Executive Director of the national office of the US student affiliate of the Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs. Managed 5-6 staff and worked with 14-member board of directors. Raised funds and managed annual budget of up to $460,000. Organised international, national and regional events. Created and prepared a series of educational materials and resouces on a range of issues at the juncture of science and society. Launched a kind of Hippocratic Oath for young scientists.



British American Security Information Council

• Senior Analyst

  • Nov 1991 - Dec 1994

  Researched and wrote regularly on issues relating to nuclear weapons, the arms trade, and European Security. Liaised with congressional staff, provided background material to the media, and planned press briefings, roundtable discussions and other events. Networked regularly with colleagues throughout Europe and the US. Researched and wrote regularly on issues relating to nuclear weapons, the arms trade, and European Security. Liaised with congressional staff, provided background material to the media, and planned press briefings, roundtable discussions and other events. Networked regularly with colleagues throughout Europe and the US.



British American Security Information Council (BASIC)

• Program Coordinator

  • Dec 1990 - Nov 1991

  Maintained financial records for DC office. Supervised internship program, including hiring and evaluation. Assisted director in program coordination and fundraising. Maintained financial records for DC office. Supervised internship program, including hiring and evaluation. Assisted director in program coordination and fundraising.



Student Pugwash USA

• National Student Activities Coordinator

  • May 1989 - Dec 1990

  Coordinated national student chapter program, organized national and regional conferences, workshops and meetings. Prepared educational resources.

• Office Manager/Executive Assistant

  • Mar 1989 - Oct 1989

  Managed financial records and assisted executive director. Served as both OM/EA and national student activities coordinator for 5 months.



Head Start Program

• Temporary Family Worker

  • Sep 1988 - Nov 1988

  Responsible for a caseload of 68 families. Responsible for a caseload of 68 families.