Appointed: October 2017 (to Customer Experience Committee) and July 2022 (to Board)
During a thirty-year career working in the care sector Emma developed a particular interest in support for adults with learning disabilities who had, or were at risk of developing dementia. During her time as Operations Director with the MacIntyre Charity, Emma set up their award-winning Dementia Project and partnered with Dementia UK to appoint the first learning disability specialist Admiral Nurse.
Emma’s current area of focus is as Trustee for Towcester Foodbank supporting those experiencing the effects of poverty across the South Northants area while campaigning as part of the Trussell Trust Network for an end to the need for Foodbanks in the UK.
Emma was appointed as Interim Chair of the Board in April 2024 and also chairs the Customer Experience Committee.
Declarations of interest
- Towcester Foodbank – Trustee