Our Trustees

Prisca is a service design leader and digital transformation specialist working across health, social care and technology. An accredited Service Design Master, she has led programmes spanning organisational visioning, service innovation and large scale digital change in both the public and private sectors.

 

She is the founder of YourCocoon Health, a women’s health platform dedicated to reducing maternal health inequalities for women of colour by driving inclusive research, influencing policy and combining machine learning with clinical expertise to deliver accessible and personalised care.

 

A committed advocate for women’s wellbeing, she is passionate about improving how women access healthcare and social support, and empowering women build confidence, agency and equitable experiences.

 

As a trustee, she brings her expertise in design strategy, digital services and user centred innovation to support the charity’s mission to improve outcomes and champion women everywhere.

Lottie is a director of a psychological therapies company, a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Mental Health Nurse. She has over 30 years’ experience working in adult mental health services in the NHS and privately, and more latterly, additionally working in physical health.  Lottie has been passionate about supporting adults with emotional wellbeing, empowering others to meet their goals and build resilience to cope with life stresses; believing that the earlier the support is offered, the better. Previously, Lottie volunteered as a befriender in a local refuge, feeling passionate about developing supportive bonds with women who had been victims of abuse.
 

Lottie is wife and mother. She enjoys family fun time and exercise when she has the opportunity, having previously been a keen runner and cyclist.
 
In her role at IAC, Lottie is excited to see the impact of empowering women to develop emotional wellbeing through attending the courses, and seeing these courses being delivered eventually on a national level.

Abi is works as an  elderly care doctor, working across Poole and Bournemouth hospitals. She is a mum to 2 bigger kid and recently adopted another one into her family. She is excited about the I am confident course that helps women from all backgrounds and struggles come together and increase in confidence, working through their anxieties and becoming braver and happier people.
 

She attends her local church, where she enjoys doing life as family and getting involved in the kids work. She enjoys going for a run, getting outdoors in nature and enjoying a glass of wine with friends and a good natter. Abi has experience in mental health and the impact it has on daily life both personally and through her job.

Sandy is now retired, but previously worked as a nurse, an administrator, and a pastoral care worker in a primary school. Her role involved supporting children, parents, and staff with both emotional and practical needs. Before retiring, she also helped to supervise pastoral care workers and senior leadership teams within educational settings. These roles often included safeguarding responsibilities and always centred on promoting positive mental health. Sandy has long held a passion for seeing people reach their full potential and overcome life’s challenges, something that aligns closely with the heart of I Am Confident.

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She is married to Gordon, and together they love spending time with family, both biological and their church family. Living on the south coast gives them plenty of opportunities to enjoy beach walks and explore the Jurassic Coast, and Sandy especially loves swimming in the sea during the summer. She also enjoys Pilates, line dancing, baking, and hosting others in their home.

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Both Sandy and Gordon consider it a privilege to serve as trustees, offering support and encouragement to those delivering the course content and helping to broaden its reach.

Gordon is now retired after serving the people of Dorset for 34 years as a paramedic—a role he found both rewarding and challenging. Throughout his career, he mentored students and supported colleagues, reflecting his longstanding passion for investing in people. This began even earlier in his life when he volunteered as a cub scout leader and later as a youth leader, where he had the privilege of watching young people grow, develop new skills, and mature.

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More recently, Gordon has served in a leadership role within his local church, giving him valuable insight into the emotional, spiritual, financial, and physical challenges people face—often on a daily and complex level.

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Gordon is married to Sandy, and together they have raised two sons, both now married with children of their own. Family time has always been a priority for him. Outside of that, he enjoys gardening and walking along the coast or further afield. When the weather keeps him indoors, he can usually be found in the garden cabin, happily working on his model railway.