Becky has 26 years’ experience in public sector roles in the NHS and is currently the Associate Director, Engagement and Experience for the NHS Gloucestershire Clinical Commissioning Group. Previously involved in the commissioning of carers’ services, Becky’s interests lie in communications, public engagement and consultation, patient and carer experience.

Amanda retired as Chief Executive at South Gloucestershire Council. Prior to this she worked in a variety of roles across the health service and local government. Amanda has extensive experience of governance, business management and service delivery (including Children’s Services).

Since retirement Amanda has become involved in a number of voluntary sector activities supporting children and young people, homelessness and services for vulnerable people with complex needs.

Paul is retired Medical Director in Gloucestershire’s mental health services with interests in Mentoring and Service Safety and Improvement and Serious Incident Learning. Paul is currently Consultant Psychiatrist with specialism in Autism Spectrum Conditions.  Paul brings his extensive experience in mental health and learning disability services and offers supervision to GYC ‘Us Too’ sessions for children caring for a family member with mental ill health.

Paul also has a national focus as South West Regional Advisor for the Royal College of Psychiatrists and Elected Member of the SW Royal College of Psychiatrists Executive Committee.

Ros brings 20 years’ experience in teaching and mentoring at FE college,  and 10 years experience of researching and writing for higher and further education audiences and promotional work. Ros’ passion lies in mentoring young people.  Since retirement Ros has been heavily involved in local fundraising and brings enthusiasm for this area to GYC.

Matt’s background and expertise lies in finance, having worked in the financial services industry for 8 years and is now a Lead Accounting Operations Analyst at GE Aerospace. Matt became a chartered accountant in early 2020 and became Treasurer for GYC in May 2021. He is also a registered volunteer with GYC and loves getting involved in a fundraising challenge, particularly when they’re sporty.

Dr Shanta Nair is a retired local general practitioner. She worked at Bartongate Surgery for twenty years. She is very passionate about carers’ health and other issues. She did some pioneering work at Bartongate for carers and the practice was selected for an award for an exemplary practice for carers’ clinics by The Royal College of General Practitioners. Shanta is also a Deputy Lieutenant of Gloucestershire and a co executive officer of The Hindu Cultural Association, Gloucester.