Jane Hughes - CEO Expand I began my career in the commercial sector in product and business development roles. My passion for the voluntary sector was sparked through supporting local community groups, whilst a keen interest in health and social care led to my first role in the sector as a Service Manager for Brook. When the 17 independent Brook charities merged in 2011, I became a member of the Executive Team leading on the development of multi-site Operations and Business Development functions across the UK. Shortly after, I became Deputy Chief Executive with responsibility for Service Delivery. I am a Chartered Manager and have held organisational lead roles for safeguarding and as Caldicott Guardian. Most recently I was the Operations Director for Compass where I led a range of integrated health and wellbeing services for young people and adults, including substance misuse, sexual health and mental health. I found my niche in the voluntary sector working with like-minded people who are committed to the ethos and values of the organisation. My passion is understanding people's needs and challenges so that innovative integrated services can be developed with the flexibility to respond to those needs.
Sonia McGough - Director of Strategy and Performance Expand Sonia has worked for MHM since 1994 having qualified as a social worker specialising in mental health. Over the last 24 years, Sonia has worked in a number of roles with MHM; in both direct service delivery and organisational infrastructure, before becoming Director of Quality and Operations. In 2023, Sonia became MHM's Director of Strategy and Performance. Sonia is incredibly passionate about excellent mental health services. When not working, Sonia spends time with her family and their menagerie of animals - a dog, two cats, two rabbits, a bearded dragon, a tortoise, and a horse!
Kevin Davis - Director of Finance Expand Kevin joined Mental Health Matters in 2024 as Finance Director. He previously has worked in education, training and recruitment and is a fellow of both the Chartered Institute of Management Accounts (CIMA) and the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), in recognition of his extensive knowledge in controlling the finances and operations in UK and International organisations.
Sam Tilley - Director of Operations Expand Sam started her career in Mental Health services working with children, young people and adults across community, in-patient and secure settings. Sam has worked in numerous roles across the voluntary and NHS sectors with a career in the NHS spanning more than 25 years. She has held several Director level roles covering Governance, Strategy and Planning, Urgent and Emergency Care and Partnerships. She is an experienced NHS commissioner with a focus on operational delivery, transformation and collaboration
Liz Elwell - Director of People Expand Liz is the Executive Director of People at Mental Health Matters. Liz is responsible for leading the organisation's people strategy, organisational development, culture and engagement, ensuring that MHM continues to be a great place to work and a strong, sustainable organisation delivering outstanding mental health support. Liz has built her career as a senior People leader across both the charity and commercial sectors, specialising in culture change, leadership development and building people focused organisations that are strongly aligned to mission and values. She is passionate about creating environments where people feel supported, valued and able to bring their full strengths to work. Liz believes that most people have far more talent and potential than they often recognise, and that the right culture and leadership can unlock this. She is committed to building a healthy, engaged workforce, knowing that when staff thrive, it directly drives better services, stronger impact and better outcomes for the people Mental Health Matters exists to support. "I have always found my passion in the voluntary sector, where the work we do can make a real difference to the world. The support our teams provide every day is truly inspiring, helping people at their most vulnerable. Mental health is something so many of us experience, either personally or through those we care about, and I feel proud to be part of an organisation focused on making a meaningful impact in people's lives."