Jasmine Whitbread Expand Jasmine joined MHM as the Chair of the Board of Trustees in April 2025. She brings relevant board-level experience from the charity and private sectors. In her executive career, she was at the helm of Save the Children for ten years after six years with Oxfam, and prior to that she held management roles with technology-oriented companies. She now contributes to a number of companies as a non-executive director, as well as playing advisory and mentoring roles. "My career has been driven by a desire to contribute to positive social change across a range of issues, and it seems to me that, in today's world, mental health has become the issue. Through my personal and professional networks, I have seen the life-saving difference that mental health support services can make. So it’' a privilege for me to join the team focused on delivering the vital purpose and inspiring vision of MHM."
George Jenkins Expand George is a qualified accountant with over 25 years of experience in the commercial sector in finance and operational leadership roles. George is currently the Chief Finance Officer at Nescot College, Surrey. "I have a strong interest in mental health and whilst it has always been important the events of the last year have increased its prominence and the need for additional focus. I am delighted to join Mental Health Matters at this time and to support the invaluable work they do which helps so many." Outside of work George enjoys spending time with his wife and family, is interested in most sports, playing tennis, watching football and going on regular dog walks.
Martyn Booth Expand Martyn is an experienced professional covering diverse topics including information security, risk, privacy, governance, and digital transformation. Martyn sits on the senior management team at a FTSE 250 company and is an experienced Trustee with another UK charity. Currently completing his MBA at Durham, he wanted to leverage the skillset he has built up over 15 years in consulting and industry to support charities. "I am committed to helping those that need it in any way that I'm most useful". Martyn's hobbies include cycling, tennis, photography, spending time with his family, travelling, cooking and food (in general!)
Jill Lanham Expand Jill joined MHM as a trustee in May 2021. She has extensive experience as a Digital leader at senior and board level across a range of sectors including health, housing, local government and the third sector. Jill is passionate about utilising technology to provide innovative, accessible services for people. She is currently the Director of Digital for an NHS Ambulance Service and led the organisation to be recognised as a Global Digital Exemplar. During her career, Jill has led the delivery of a range of IT and digital transformation services both strategically and operationally. "I am passionate about improving mental health services and removing the stigma which is unfortunately still prevalent. I am delighted to be joining an organisation like MHM and to help to support and build on the great work they do." Outside work she enjoys travel, walking, yoga and food.
Kate Evans Expand Kate works in data and analytics for the UK government. She has led large data and digital transformation programmes to ensure that the UK government has the right data insights to make the best decisions in response to some of our most pressing social problems. Kate has recently completed an Executive MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship at the London School of Economics and, with one of her former classmates, has recently founded a social enterprise seeking to use social media and its data to improve the mental wellbeing of teenage girls. I am passionate about doing my bit to help in the invisible global pandemic of mental ill-health. MHM's work is fantastic and desperately needed and I am proud to be on the Board of Trustees. Kate is a single parent and spends much of her spare time jointly exploring whatever interests a young boy (a hamster and two goldfish have recently joined our household.) She also loves art, theatre, and reading.
Matthew Atherton Expand Matthew has 21 years' experience in leading business development, marketing, and communications strategy across a diverse range of organisations, including those in the mental healthcare, education, and charity sectors, alongside extensive experience working with the public sector. He spent eight years leading The Priory Group's marketing, communication, and customer contact teams and is currently responsible for business development for a multi-national organisation providing specialist education and care to those with a diagnosis of autism or with social, emotional, or mental health needs. “I am passionate about good communication in mental health, both for those currently accessing services and for the individuals who wish to find out more about it. Reducing stigma and increasing knowledge are essential factors in empowering recovery and MHM plays an important role in making this a reality” Outside of work Matthew spends most of his time with his young family and driving 'Dad's Taxi', with the remainder spent trying to keep up with his younger and considerably faster teammates on a cricket field.
Pooja Sachdev Expand Pooja became a trustee at MHM in April 2025. She has extensive experience in organisational development and workplace wellbeing. She previously served as a Consultant Organisational Development Specialist with the HSBC Group and held positions at Towers Perrin (now Willis Towers Watson) and Taylor Nelson Sofres (TNS). Earlier in her career, she was appointed Senior Policy Officer at the Commission for Racial Equality. She has partnered with a wide range of public and private sector organisations, including Channel 4, the London Borough of Newham, the Department for Trade and Industry, Novartis, and Royal Mail. Pooja holds an MSc in Occupational Psychology and is currently working as a consultant in London.
Tony Tatlow Expand Tony became a trustee at MHM in November 2023. A Chief Financial Officer with international experience across a broad range of sectors including FMCG, retail, manufacturing, B2B, transport logistics, and supply chain for leading brands such as XPO (formerly Norbert Dentressangle), Swissport, Diversey (formerly part of Unilever and SealedAir) and Signet.
Dr Jordan Soonhar Expand Jordan Soondar is an experienced senior leader in quality improvement, patient safety, programme management and organisational transformation, with over 18 years' leadership experience across large, complex NHS and third sector healthcare organisations. Jordan brings strong strategic capability, technical expertise and a collaborative leadership style to support transformation at scale and pace. But what truly drives him is a powerful, clear principle: that every individual deserves care that is both equitable and exceptional, regardless of their background or circumstances. His mission? To build systems and foster learning environments that empower others to make this vision a reality. Curious by nature and energised by discovery, Jordan finds joy in exploring new cultures, savouring global cuisines, and feeding his wanderlust through travel. And when he's not championing patient safety or designing better care pathways, you might just find him mastering the art of rollerblading -his latest thrilling pursuit.