Dr Rachel Walker

Head of Service 

EASA Designated Safeguarding Officer

"Hi, my name is Rachel. I'm the Head of Service for EASA. I oversee all the work of the EASA team and support the Local Authority with autism related projects. Outside of work I like running. I have a great collection of running shoes."

Claire Collins

 Senior Educational Psychologist Autism

"I'm an Education Psychologist, so I help children to feel confident about their learning and relationships. When I am not at work I like walking my dog, Mora."

Jacky Stevenson

Parent Support Advisor

"Hello, my name is Jacky. I am a Parent Support Advisor. I support parents and carers of autistic children and young people. I like to spend time with my family and socialise with friends." 

Marsha Walton

Parent Support Advisor

"Hello, my name is Marsha Walton. I am a Parent Support Advisor. I work with and support parents and carers of autistic children and young people. When I am not working I like socialising, entertainment, exercise and family."

Linda Nevin-Drummond

Advisory Teacher

"My name is Linda, I am an advisory teacher so I visit school to meet with staff, parents, children and young people to help promote their wellbeing at school and home. I like finding out about children and young people's unique personalities and interests. When I'm not at work, I love singing and am in several choirs."

 Vaneessa Sudan

Advisory Teacher

"Hello. My name is Vaneessa and I am an Advisory teacher for Autism. I offer support and advice to staff, parents, children and young people. I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling and exercise."

Christine Swallow

Advisory Teaching Assistant

"Hello, my name is Christine. I am an Advisory TA. I like working with TAs to provide practical advice and support in schools. When I am not at work I like cooking and going out on my boat."

Jo Wicker

Advisory Teaching Assistant

"Hi, my name is Jo. I am an Advisory TA for EASA. I mentor staff in schools, units and SRP's. I provide practical advice and demonstrations. I love going to the gym and gardening."

Beatrice Opoku-Addo

Administration & Events Officer

"My name's Beatrice, the EASA Administrator and Events Officer. I enjoy giving families and professionals a listening ear, guiding and signposting as necessary. In my spare time I go to the gym and commit to my spiritual walk."

Francesca Mingoia

Data and Web Analyst

"Hi, my name's Francesca. I'm a Data and Web Analyst which means I look after our marketing, social media and provide fancy data for our service. When I'm not at work I like socialising, having family time and looking after my wellbeing."

Liz Lafferty

Advisory Teacher

"My name is Liz, I'm an Advisory Teacher. I support and advise parents, school staff, children and young people. I like talking to people! When I'm not at work, I love walking my dog, Artie."

 Roxanne Ephraim

Advisory Teacher

"Hello! My name is Roxanne. I am an Advisory Teacher. I support and advise parents, carers, school staff, children and young people. I like talking to parents at our Cuppa and Chat sessions and school coffee mornings. When I'm not at work I like to play with my grandson."

Jo Dudley

Communication Practitioner

"Hi, my name is Jo. I'm an Autism & Communication Practitioner and I love my job! I work with autistic children and their families to support their communication, play and learning. When I'm not working I am watching football, weightlifting and meeting my friends."

Jessica Patel

Occupational Therapist 

"Hello, my name is Jessica, I am an Occupational Therapist. I help families and schools to support children & young people to engage in their daily activities. I like to watch movies (specifically Marvel) and go for long walks in the forest when I'm not at work."

Dr Emma Stacey

Educational Psychologist

"Hi, my name is Emma. I am an Educational Psychologist and I work within EASA. I work with children, young people, parents and school staff to support autistic children and young people's learning and wellbeing. Out of work, I like going for walks in the countryside."

Dr Natasha Kwan-Tat

Educational Psychologist

"Hello, my name is Natasha. I am an Educational Psychologist. I love working with children & families. When I am at not at work, I love spending time outdoors."

Dr Elena Kombou

Educational Psychologist

"Hello, my name is Elena. I am an Educational Psychologist and I work with children and families. When I'm not at work I like playing with my sister's cat and enjoy cooking."

Martina Gannon

Trainee Educational Psychologist

"I am in my final year as Trainee Educational Psychologist so I work with children, young people, families and schools to make sure children get the best out of school. When I'm not at work I am training for triathlons. I love triathlons!"

Lydia Fox

Assistant Educational Psychologist

"Hi, I'm Lydia. I am an Assistant Educational Psychologist. At work I love supporting children, young people and their families. When I am not at work, I love travelling and visiting new places!"