
When he’s not keeping us all in check, Ian is also Treasurer for the Stafford branch of the National Autistic Society. He enjoys a round of golf and is often seen rummaging in the rough looking for small white balls! Ian is a fan of real ale and walking the dog – past-times that he often manages to do together!
After spending many years in corporate senior management, Ian feels that it’s time to give back to the Third Sector. He also has lived experience of anxiety and stress.
Ian’s Top Wellbeing Tip: Talk to your partner and friends, it really works to say some things out loud, knowing there is no judgement.
Donna’s Top Wellbeing Tip: “Don’t try to do everything at once. Focus on the next step - then take it. Clarity comes through action.”

Jamie is a Business Consultant, specialising in helping businesses and individuals explore ways to improve their performance. With his vast experience in delivering complex projects and bringing together diverse teams, Jamie’s goal is to help SNfMH expand our reach into businesses and employers across Staffordshire.
Jamie is a husband, and father to two kids who are growing up very quickly. He’s also a music lover, and an amateur musician when time allows.
Jamie’s Top Wellbeing Tip: Your own bias will often focus on the negative. Spending 10 minutes each morning to be thankful, be kind to yourself, and list some simple positives in your life a great way to start the day.

Reena is a mum to a beautiful boy which keeps her super busy and happy. She works within Midlands Partnership NHS Foundation Trust (MPFT) as part of the Mental Health Transformation team, and specifically looks at partnering with the Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector. She loves spending time in nature, connecting with friends and family and travelling. With her lived experience and 12 years within mental health care both within the NHS and the third sector, Reena brings an array of skills, compassion, and empathy to supporting the SNfMH community.
Reena’s Top Wellbeing Tip: Identify your stress indicators early and have a toolkit of interventions that help - this could include talking to a loved one, going for a massage, exercising etc.