Our Team

Carolyn was previously CEO of Heart of the City, the UK’s largest responsible small business network, and has worked for Amnesty International, the International Centre for Migration Policy Development and the Washington Office on Latin America as well as for the UK and American governments. She holds a BSc in International Law, Organisations and Ethics (Georgetown University), an MSc in International Relations (London School of Economics) and an MBA (Cass Business School).

Nathalie was previously Director of Fundraising for the charity Founders4Schools. She has over 12 years of experience of raising funds for charities including the NSPCC, St Christopher's Fellowship and the Liberal Democrats. She has a BA (Hons) in History and an MA in International Studies from the University of Durham.

Liz joined as Finance Manager from another International Development Charity and is responsible for the Financial Management of CFAB. She is a qualified Chartered Accountant and is also a fellow member of the AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians) and has significant experience working in both the private and public sectors.

Prior to joining CFAB (in August 2019), Daniella worked as an Executive Assistant to the Director of Children’s Services within Local Government. She has a BA in Criminology and Sociology, and an MA in Criminology (both from the University of Kent, Canterbury). Daniella also volunteers as an Appropriate Adult, and has volunteered internationally, working in Primary schools in Mandeville, Jamaica.

Karen joined CFAB in 2018. She has extensive experience of the charity sector and has been a fundraiser for over 20 years, specialising in Trusts and Foundations. With a PGCE from the Institute of Education and an MA in Participatory Arts from Goldsmiths much of her work has involved supporting children and young people, particularly through art and literacy projects.

Molly has a BA in Sociology from the University of Leeds and an MSc in Gender and Sexuality studies from the London School of Economics. Previously, Molly has worked as an international partnerships volunteer for Leonard Cheshire, and has also volunteered internationally, working with children with disabilities. 

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Maria is a solicitor with a particular expertise in children’s law with an international element. She is also a doctoral researcher, currently completing a PhD into care proceedings with an international element. Maria worked as a solicitor in private practice for 7 years representing clients in a wide range of matters encompassing international child abduction, jurisdictional disputes concerning children, wardship, committal, forced marriage, and public and private law proceedings.

Róisín joined the CFAB team in September 2021, after working on multiple political campaigns as an organiser and communications specialist. In her free time, she is involved in community work supporting vulnerable people.

Brian has a long-standing commitment to the development of research and services in health and social work/social care settings, professional social work, violence and aggression in health and social work/social care settings, and co-production and risk assessment in mental health and children's work.

Noriko heads CFAB’s social work team, ensuring an excellent quality of operational service across all areas. She possesses a MA in Social Work from the Goldsmiths, University of London and is registered with the HCPC. She has previously worked in local authorities, mainly specialising in child protection and care proceedings and carrying out court-directed parenting assessments. She also has experience in working with the children and adults with complex learning needs and physical disabilities, as well as with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, supporting their resettlement in the UK.

Fiona is a Social Work England registered Social Worker, graduating with a MA in Social Work from Middlesex University, London and a MA in International and Community Development from Deakin University, Australia. She has worked in the human rights sector with statutory agencies and charities in the UK, Australia and the Asia region for over 20 years. She is the Senior Social Worker at CFAB with responsibility for training and developing the capacity of CFAB’s Independent Social Workers overseas, managing complex cases and delivering training to UK Local Authorities. She has specialist knowledge of international law as well as practises and procedures relating to social work cases that cross international borders.

Nadine provides expert advice on CFAB’s inter-country social work cases. She originally qualified as a social worker in Germany and is a registered social worker in the UK. Nadine has worked for a number of London local authorities helping unaccompanied children seeking asylum. She also managed the London Children’s Project, raising awareness of the international elements facing local children’s services. Nadine joined CFAB in 2004.

Michael is responsible for Membership and Training at CFAB. He obtained a Diploma in Law from the University of Jos, Nigeria in 2005 and a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work and Social Administration from the same University in 2012. Michael has a Master’s Degree in Public Health from the College of Medicine, University of Lagos, Nigeria. He practised as a licensed social worker in Nigeria where he worked on inter-country child protection cases, which included completing assessments for CFAB on behalf of UK local authorities and UK courts from 2015 - 2019. He subsequently moved to the UK and joined CFAB in September 2019.

Mina is a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England. She completed the Frontline programme into social work in 2018 and has gained her post-qualification experience in fostering services. Prior to this, she completed her MSc in Migration, Mobility and Development studies and has volunteered in various roles with people who are seeking asylum. Mina joined CFAB in June 2021 and is working on our Family Reunification Project in the UK.

Bea works as an inter-country caseworker in the Social Work Team, helping on the CFAB advice line and managing a caseload. She has a BA in History and Spanish and has previously worked in Mexico. Prior to joining CFAB in 2021, she volunteered in refugee support groups and an outreach programme for young families in London.

Aisha works as an inter-country caseworker in the Social Work Team, helping on the CFAB advice line and managing a caseload. She has a BA in Politics and International Relations and has recently completed an MA in Human Rights Law. Prior to joining CFAB in 2021, she worked with young care leavers and has also volunteered as an advisor helping refugees resettle in London.

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