About us

Meet the staff team at Leukaemia Care

Senior Management Team

The Senior Management Team leads the charity and sets our direction. They make sure our work stays focused on supporting people affected by leukaemia.

Colin Dyer

CEO

Monica Izmajlowicz

COO, Deputy CEO, Designated Safeguarding Lead

Jo Peplow

Director of Patient Services

Nicole Scully

Director of Engagement

Patient Services

The Patient Services Team supports people affected by leukaemia. They offer information, guidance and a listening ear when it’s needed most.

Fiona Heath

Clinical Advice Manager

Trish Kelly

Nurse Advisor

Sophie Wheldon

Patient Support Manager

Lucy Coe

Grants Officer

Lisa Barnett

Welfare and Advocacy Officer

Policy, Evidence and Campaigns

The Policy and Campaigns Team works to improve care and support for people with leukaemia. They use real experiences to help influence change.

Charlotte Crowley

Policy and Evidence Manager

Calum Goodfellow

Policy and Campaigns Officer

Hospital Navigators

Hospital Navigators support patients and families in hospital clinics. They help people understand what’s happening and access the right support.

Donna Munro

Navigator Programme Manager

Gill Hall

Hospital Navigator, Worcester

Amber Babey

Hospital Navigator, Bournemouth and Southampton

Jacqui Binding

Hospital Navigator, Newcastle Freeman

Kerry Bishop

Hospital Navigator, Leicester

Sally Caines

Hospital Navigator, Heartlands and Solihull

Louise Clarke

Hospital Navigator, Brighton

Kelly Clarke

Hospital Navigator, UCLH

Emma England

Hospital Navigator, Nottingham

Juliet Gilchrist

Hospital Navigator, Bristol

Maryum Hussein

Hospital Navigator, Leeds

Emily Lippitt

Hospital Navigator, Royal Gwent

Kate Lynch

Hospital Navigator, Glasgow

Susanne McNeilly

Hospital Navigator, Belfast and Antrim

Helen Phillips

Hospital Navigator, Norfolk and Norwich

Emily Ravenhill

Hospital Navigator, Plymouth

Kate Whitehead

Hospital Navigator, The Christie Manchester

Communications

The Communications team shares news, information and stories about our work. They help people find support and learn more about leukaemia.

Lauren Fletcher

Senior Design Officer

Information Team

The Information Team creates clear, trusted information about leukaemia. They make sure our resources are easy to understand and up to date.

Vicki Gregory

Information Manager

Chess Thomas

Patient Information Writer

Serena Deyal

Patient Information Writer

Fundraising Team

The Fundraising Team works with supporters to raise money for our services. Their work helps us continue supporting people affected by leukaemia.

Georgina Grainger

Head of Public Fundraising

Zoe Makings

Challenge Events Fundraising Manager

Adam Evans

Community Fundraiser

Jemma Russell

Events Fundraising Officer

Abbie Lane

Fundraising Assistant

Claire Merritt

Senior In Memory and Legacy officer

Grants and Partnerships

The grants and partnerships team secures funding from organisations and partners. This funding helps us deliver support across the UK.

Tom Stannard

Bids and Partnerships Manager

Mary Hayward

Grants and Trusts Officer

Operations and Peer to Peer Support

This team keeps Leukaemia Care running smoothly. They manage our day-to-day operations and support our volunteers and peer-to-peer services, helping people connect and support each other.