Our team

Jess joined Thrive in April 2018 after having worked within the education sector for six years both as a teacher and as an advocate for employability skills, building relationships and creating opportunities.
Prior to this Jess was a qualified chef having specialised in Patisserie and ran her own small successful business.
Most recently Jess worked as a coach and tutor helping adults identify and overcome barriers to work and teaching individuals about setting up and running their own business. Jess holds a BA(Hons) degree in Business and a Diploma in Education and Training (with a focus on Special Educational Needs).

Jess works closely alongside the other members of the Business Development Team with a focus on managing client relationships, supporting all clients and the regional teams whilst raising the profile of Thrive. Passionate about removing barriers for children and young people to enable them to reach their full potential, Jess fully embraces the Thrive Approach.

Emma joined the Thrive team in August 2018 after working most recently as a TA in a primary school with a special focus on Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

After working with children who benefitted from The Thrive Approach, Emma joined the Relationship Development Team where she works closely with other members of the Relationship Development team to support all clients in their enquiries and to help spread the word about Thrive across the country.

Emma is looking forward to bringing the real life experience of working within a school, combined with her previous administrative background to her coordinator role in the Relationship Development Team. Emma is delighted to be working for Thrive and fully embraces the Thrive Approach ethos and value within schools.

Laura joined Thrive in July 2019 as a User Support Coordinator.

Prior to moving to Devon in 2018, Laura had previously lived in London all her life.

Laura has a vast customer services and administration experience, and she looks forward to contributing her knowledge to the team.

Grace joined the Team as Member Services Co-ordinator in January 2016 and assists members with their continuing professional development and licensing. Grace supports Kate Middleton, Member Services Manager and works alongside Jeannette Allen and Charlotte Cole to continually develop our membership benefits and resources.

Before joining Thrive, Grace worked as a Primary School Teacher, obtaining a unique insight into how Thrive is used in schools and its considerable benefits in the classroom. Grace was delighted to join the team and continue the good work to improve and develop the member experience.

Charlotte joined Thrive in July 2017 and is delighted to support the team in maintaining an excellent member experience.

In 2008 Charlotte moved to the United States where she attended The American Academy of Dramatic Arts, obtaining a degree in Theatre. Since graduating Charlotte has worked in various fields from Voice acting to Customer service, and most recently as an Elementary school Teaching Assistant.

Charlotte is thrilled to join the Thrive team as her first job back in the UK after many years.

Chris joined Thrive in April 2019 as Training Operations Assistant, having spent the previous 10 years working varied roles within the hospitality industry.

Much of his experience has been in a training capacity, and he looks forward to contributing his experience to the team.

In September 2019, Chris has taken on a new role as Training Coordinator.

Liz is a doctor who joined the Thrive team in September 2016 as the Healthcare Sector Lead. She uses her experience as a GP to inform and develop the way that the Thrive Approach can be used to greatest effect in the healthcare sector. In addition to training, Liz also assists the Research and Development team to integrate current advances in neuroscience in the Thrive material which informs the work of Thrive practitioners.

Working for Thrive gives Liz the opportunity to bring together her knowledge gained through being a doctor and her first-hand experience of the importance of a supportive school environment in the welfare of children being brought up in challenging home circumstances. She is fascinated by the latest advances in neuroscience which continue to support why and how the Thrive Approach is so effective in bringing positive change to children’s (and adults’!) lives in simple yet profound ways.

Lia joined Thrive in March 2019 as Content and Publications Editor. As a member of the Research and Development team, Lia is involved in developing resources and content for Thrive training courses and publications.

Prior to joining Thrive, Lia spent several years working as a creative psychotherapist for children, young people and adults in the south-west. She has an MA in Dramatherapy and a post-graduate certificate in Environmental Arts Therapy (working creatively outdoors).

Lia also spent several years in Brazil, where she taught English as a Foreign language and then worked as Content Development Manager for an online English language learning platform. Lia has contributed and edited English language training materials for international publishers. She also speaks fluent Brazilian Portuguese and worked for several years as a translator and proofreader.

Working in the Research and Development team at Thrive has enabled Lia to combine the skills and knowledge from her backgrounds in therapy and writing to support Thrive to deliver its message and help all children to develop socially and emotionally whatever their start in life – something she is passionate about.

Iola joined Thrive in October 2020 and manages the marketing and communications team who promote the Thrive Approach and its benefit to children and young peoples’ emotional and social wellbeing.

Iola’s marketing experience spans 15 years working in the education sector, firstly within university student recruitment and then the independent school sector.

Iola enjoys the diversity and creativity of marketing and how developments and opportunities constantly arise to further share the impact Thrive can have.

Laura joined the Thrive team in February 2016, and helps to promote Thrive to a wider audience.

After studying Graphic Communication at University, Laura went on to work at creative agencies, as well as in-house for companies in the food and healthcare industries. Her career has continued to build her knowledge of marketing and design, and she enjoys utilising her creative skills in her role at Thrive.

With a background in finance, accounting and business support in a career spanning over 20 years, Nicki oversees the Central Services functions at Thrive. She brings a wealth of commercial experience to the role, drawn from a range of sectors including logistics, architecture, retail and management consultancy.

Nicki joined the Thrive team in July 2011. She contributes to the effective management of people, resources and finance to ensure the rapid and sustainable growth of the company. Nicki is committed to supporting the continual growth of the Thrive in our schools, social and healthcare settings. She is the proud mother of William.

Camille started working for Thrive on a temporary basis then joined the team permanently in May 2019.

Having previously worked in finance, customer services and management, Camille hopes to bring her knowledge and experience into her new role as Accounts Coordinator.