Helen is a highly experienced executive leader and non-executive director and trustee. She has worked for more than 30 years in health and social care and her career spans work in the public, private and voluntary sectors. She has extensive board experience in both the NHS and in not for profit organisations.

Helen started her career as a music therapist working in the fields of learning difficulty and disability, autism, neurodevelopment and mental health. Her professional expertise now encompasses transformation, organisational change and development and corporate governance. She holds an MBA and a Professional Diploma in Corporate Governance. Helen has significant experience in developing and mentoring senior leaders and in developing Boards and their effectiveness. She currently serves as the CEO of The Brandon Trust and as a Non-Executive Director on the Oversight Trust Board.