Meet the staff at Home-Start Wandsworth
Jenny Cooper, Managing Director Jenny is the Managing Director of Home-Start Wandsworth, having worked previously as the Executive Director at ADHD Embrace. Jenny also worked as a volunteer supporting children with special education needs, and their families. Prior to this she had a successful career in corporate marketing. Jenny looks forward to supporting Home-Start Wandsworth in its work providing services to families to help them thrive. Contact Jenny 07909 726474 E:director@homestartwandsworth.org.uk
Cadella Patterson, Operations Manager Cadella brings over 15 years of experience in the charity and voluntary sector. As a Wandsworth borough native, she is deeply passionate about delivering meaningful programmes that support local families. Outside of her professional role, Cadella remains active in her community, fundraising for her sons’ grassroots football teams and volunteering as a school PTA member. Contact Cadella 07927796939 E:cadella@homestartwandsworth.org.uk
Carey Davies, Family Groups Coordinator Carey has been working with Home-Start Wandsworth since 2013 as our administrator. She is now our coordinator of Family Hubs, developing new programmes for our families providing classes ranging from yoga, baby massage, and budgeting to name a few. She also runs regular cookery sessions and family outings over the holidays. Carey’s background is in fashion; she ran a fashion designer’s busy office for 8 years and before that had her own fashion shop in Fulham for 8 years. Contact Carey 07825 917619 E:carey@homestartwandsworth.org.uk
Sarah Maher, Bump to Baby Coordinator Sarah’s background is in general nursing, midwifery and health visiting. She was a Home-Start home-visiting volunteer for over 4 years and is qualified to teach mental health first aid to new volunteers. Sarah became a trustee in 2016, bringing her health visiting and mental health expertise to the board. She has now taken on the role of coordinating the Bump to Baby programme. Contact Sarah 07825 917344 E:sarah@homestartwandsworth.org.uk
Sarah Davies, Coordinator Sarah was a primary school teacher locally and before that has worked in communications for a medical research charity. Sarah is a community campaigner and is a parent to two teenagers. In her spare time she enjoys making things and days out in London and the countryside. Contact Sarah 07762 743158 E:sarahd@homestartwandsworth.org.uk
Melissa Pike, Communications Manager Melissa has over fifteen years experience working in communication agencies and is passionate about supporting and empowering parents in the local community. She is a local mum and an active committee member on her son’s school’s PTA, organising events and raising money for the school. Contact Melissa E:melissa@homestartwandsworth.org.uk
Ellie Awoye, Business Support Administrator Ellie grew up in South London within a mixed Ghanaian / Scottish family, and has been involved in charity in lots of different ways over the last 7 years. She is passionate about social change and empowering communities. Contact Ellie 07584024624 E:ellie@homestartwandsworth.org.uk
