Our people
Gary Fereday
Chief Executive
Working closely with Council, Gary provides leadership to the organisation, ensuring we deliver our strategic and operational objectives.
Dr Abimbola Badiora
Finance Manager
Abimbola manages our finances and ensures our compliance with statutory and financial reporting requirements.
Alex McDonald
Professional Development and Comms Manager
Alex develops our extensive professional development programme and manages our communications function.
Amy Collins
Events Officer (with marketing) part time
Amy is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of our training courses and events.
Daniela Pasquini
Project Manager
Daniela is co-ordinating the NHSE Commission to develop the arts therapies professions.
Federica Tomasi
Administrative Officer
Federica manages our email and phone enquiries and provides administrative support across membership, events and operations.
Kate Peel
Operations Manager
Kate is responsible for business relationships, HR and compliance – ensuring our business runs smoothly and effectively.
Daniella Robbins
Events Officer (part time)
Daniella is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of our training courses and events.
Kat Starczewski
Senior Digital Comms Officer
Kat manages the marketing and communications including the website, social media and monthly Bulletin.
Louise Nazir
Membership Services Manager
Louise ensures our members enjoy an efficient service and high-level support.
Dr Sue Holttum
Research Officer
Sue provides support and advice to our members on research and the evidence base for art therapy.
We make every effort to respond to your enquiries promptly. However, many of our team work part-time, and some only one day a week. We thank you for your patience if you don’t receive an immediate response.