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.

Alexandra has a history of working in politics, having previously worked in campaigns and policy at a not-for-profit trade organisation and a political party. She has an MSc from the London School of Economics in Gender, Policy and Inequalities, and a BA (Hons) in Applied Social Sciences from the University of York.

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.

Peter joined CFAB in May 2022 as the Head of Service. He has 22 years of experience working within the Children and Families field as a qualified Social worker registered with Social Work England. He has worked in statutory agencies in the UK with Local Authorities and prior to joining CFAB worked 17 years with Cafcass focussing on improving practice as Head of Practice. He has experience with British Overseas Territories Children’s services improving Child Protection services, and supporting court processes for children. Prior to entering the social work field, he travelled extensively spending significant periods living in Asia. As a family and prior to travelling he provided foster Care services being a registered foster carer for Kent Local Authority for several years.

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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.

Aditi joined the CFAB team in April 2022, after graduating from the University of St. Andrews with an MA(Hons) in Psychology. In her free time, she is involved in volunteering for charity foundations in India.

Róisín joined CFAB in September 2021, after working in political campaigning and a trade union. In her spare time, she works with mutual aid groups to look after our communities.

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.

Eve Joy is a registered social worker. She has a BA in Linguistics from SOAS and an MA in social work from Goldsmiths. She completed her first training placement with CFAB in 2018, and practiced in a local authority safeguarding team before returning in 2021. She is interested in social work activism and collaborative campaigning, and co-organises SWots, a monthly reading group aimed at social and support workers(or anyone on the SW-spectrum).

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.

Jill is a qualified and experienced Social Worker registered with Social Work England. After completing her MA in Social Work, Jill has worked in various statutory settings and charities.  She has worked in Looked After Children, Child Protection, Adoption and Care Leavers.  She has also specialised in addressing harmful practices. Jill has a particular interest working with refugees and asylum seekers having previously volunteered in relevant, various roles in England, France and Greece. Jill is currently an assessing Social Worker for CFAB’s Family Unification Project.

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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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Ruth obtained her MA in Social Work in 2000, and worked as a Local Authority Social Worker and Social Work Manager for 10 years working with Children who are Looked After, Supported Lodgings and Young People leaving Local Authority Care. Ruth has also spent over 10 years living in the Middle East working with refugees and displaced people. She is a fluent Levantine Arabic Speaker. In addition she also has experience working in the areas of women at risk of exploitation, homelessness and fostering.