Directors of Doula UK CIC
Katrina Hampson (Treasurer) joined the volunteer Leadership Team as Head of Finance in May 2017. Katrina works in retail finance at the Furness Building Society and holds a DFSM diploma in financial services management. She has been a member of Doula UK since 2007.
Leila Baker was re- elected as a Director for Doula UK in 2021. Leila says “I am passionate about the work of Doula UK, protecting the interests of its Members, staff and volunteers and supporting them to support the families who we are so privileged to work with.”
Sara Benetti elected in 2023.
Trudi Dawson elected in 2023.
Leadership Team
You can contact the Doula UK Volunteer Leadership Committee and Team Members on the below emails, if you are not sure who to send your inquiry to please forward it to admin@doula.org.uk.
Team Leader & Podcast Host
Leila Baker teamleader@doula.org.uk
Finance Director
Katrina Hampson finance@doula.org.uk
Operations Coordinator
Olivia Southey operations@doula.org.uk
Resolution Team Coordinator
Nicola Wilson resolution@doula.org.uk
Training Coordinator & Company Secretary
Alison Ogier training@doula.org.uk
Mentoring Coordinator
Michelle Bennett mentoring@doula.org.uk
Reps Coordinator
Manda Joyce rco@doula.org.uk
Joint CPD Coordinators
Ellie Dunkley and Luiza Morris cpd@doula.org.uk
Community Coordinator
Anna Rutkowka community@doula.org.uk
Events Coordinator
Snnah Ahmed events@doula.org.uk
Please note we are in the process of restructuring and some of the team are moving to new roles within Doula UK. Doula UK Organisational Structure March 2021
Additional Volunteers
Anna Rutkowska and Ania Freitas, Joint European Doula Network Reps
Cara Jordan, Social Media Moderator
Doula UK Infant Feeding Committee
Victoria Greenly, Bridget Baker, Vicki Williams, Sonia Maynadier, Sherridan Stymest, Justine Fieth and Maddie McMahon.
Previous Directors of Doula UK
Our current achievements would not be possible without the leadership in the past from our previous Directors. We are incredibly grateful for their wisdom, commitment and leadership.
Beverly Ashwell, Bridget Baker, Elizabeth Butler, Charlotte Cummings, Bushra Finch, Eleanor Fowler, Nadine Fragosa, Emma Gunn, Kicki Hansard, Sally-Ann Holman, Kay King, Maddie McMahon, Claire Morrow-Goodman, Selina Nylander, Alison Ogier, Meghan Rice, Winne Rushby, Rebecca Schiller, Sue Searle, Samantha Sheppard, Olivia Southey, Jay Urquart, Debra Virchis, Zoe Walsh, Geraldine Watson and Nicola Wilson.
Staff
Communications, Engagement and Fundraising Manager
Sarah Robinson admin@doula.org.uk
Business & Operations Support Assistant
Michele McFarlane admin@doula.org.uk
