Jonathan is People In Aid’s Executive Director, responsible to the Trustees and funders for the financial and operational performance of People In Aid, to the members for ensuring their organisation responds to their needs effectively and efficiently, and to staff for a productive working environment.

Jonathan worked for ten years in sales and marketing, supplying broadcasters around the world with movies and TV programmes. In the development sector he worked in fundraising for Actionaid before joining BESO (a volunteer-sending organisation) as Director of External Relations. In 2001 he joined People In Aid and has been immensely proud of its increasing recognition by it’s members and the wider sector for the central role it plays.

During his time at People In Aid he has had many articles published, addressed numerous sector-wide or oganisation-specific conferences and meetings. Jonathan acted as a consultant for ECHO on the EVHAC volunteering initiative and served as Chair of the Emergency Personnel Network from 2004-2010, as co-chair of ELRHA from 2008, and as a founding member of the steering committee for Keeping Children Safe.

Jonathan holds a degree from Oxford University (in Oriental Studies) and a Masters in International Relations from the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy. A Londoner, Jonathan lives in North London with his wife, an author, and three daughters.

Jonathan relaxes on squash and tennis courts, and with his family or good books and jigsaws.

 

Maduri leads People In Aid’s international HR Services team. This includes managing People In Aid's core membership products and services, ensuring members agencies are engaged and supported through certification; ensuring an integrated global events calendar; coordinating the delivery of high quality research reports and publications; and managing and developing the tailored support offered by People In Aid. Maduri also supports and contributes towards donor reporting and evaluating People In Aid's impact.

Maduri gained over four years experience within learning & talent management in the private sector before moving to the humanitarian and development sector, starting to work for People In Aid in 2006. Maduri took a sabbatical in 2005 to volunteer for a local Sri Lankan NGO and has previously enjoyed voluntary work with a London-based Tamil Womens Advocacy Group.

Maduri has a Bachelors degree in Cell Biology from Kings College London (2000) and a Masters in International Business Management from the University of Surrey (2001). She is a member of the UK’s Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) and is both Level A & B qualified in psychological testing (through the British Psychological Society, 2006).

In her downtime, Maduri enjoys gardening and spending long lazy weekends with family and friends.

 

In her role of HR Services Manager, Emmanuelle primarily leads on resources, workshops and events as well facilitating various networking groups for members.

She also coordinates People In Aid's international activities, working in close collaboration with regional consultants. In addition to this, her position includes a business development capacity.

After a couple of years work in the commercial world where she started to build her HR career, Emmanuelle joined the Sector early 2005 as part for the International Personal Team at the British Red Cross. Her time with BRCS included a year as the HR & Admin Delegate in their bilateral program in the Maldives. She then moved to Save the Children in the Emergency HR Team in September 2008, before joining People in Aid in June 2011.

Emmanuelle holds a French Licence in Business Administration and a BA(Hons) in European Politics. She is also a member of the UK's Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

In her spare time, Emmanuelle enjoys urban photography, street dance and discovering new cultures, whether round the corner or across the world.

Erika works on the development and delivery of a wide range of membership products and services. Assisting People In Aid members in improving the quality of their people management. Amongst other things, Erika works in the organisation of People In Aid's bespoke support services, from conception through to evaluation. Prior to joining People in Aid in November, Erika was working as Human Resources Assistant and before that as Administration Assistant in the Finance Centre for UNICEF, Supply Division in Copenhagen.

After obtaining a bachelor degree in Contemporary History in 2007, Erika worked and travelled in New Zealand. Having moved to London recently, she is currently studying for her Certificate in Human Resources Management through the University of Wales. In her spare time she reads historical books and enjoys travelling. 

Adam is Communications Manager at People In Aid. His responsibilities include the management of our database, website, newsletters, member correspondence and other external communications. Adam joined in April 2009 having previously held marketing and fundraising roles at national health charity, the British Liver Trust.

After studying Marketing in 2005, Adam spent a year working and living in Australia. Originally from Bournemouth, Adam now lives in North London and in his spare time enjoys reading and walking.  

 

Emma is People In Aid's Head of Finance and is responsible for financial advice and guidance to the organisation, primarily at a strategic level, which involves overseeing all aspects of financial reporting both internally and externally, as well as providing assistance to the Executive Director and Finance Manager, ad hoc projects and financial planning.

Emma qualified as a Chartered Accountant with a top 20 firm of accountants and has experience in working with a wide variety of businesses in the commercial and not-for-profit sectors ranging from start-up businesses to multi-million organisations, as well as holding a training role where she trained accountants working in public practice. Post-qualification she worked in public practice and ran her own businesses for several years. Prior to joining People In Aid in October 2010 she recently held strategic financial roles in an International Development Charity and a national Animal Welfare Charity.

Emma grew up in South Africa and Cheshire, went to University in St Andrews and now lives in Oxfordshire. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, cycling and learning Spanish.

Mathews is People In Aid’s Finance Manager and is responsible for the preparation of management accounts and cash flow accounts, maintaining sales and expenditure, assisting in budget preparation and the forecast and analysis of People in Aid’s financial position.

Mathews joined People In Aid in October 2010. He has a Bachelor of Accounting degree from the University of Malawi, and qualified as a Chartered Management Accountant in 2007. He has more than 5 years accounting experience in the charity and NGO sector. He is currently studying for his Masters in Business Administration at London Metropolitan University.

He lives in East London and in his spare time enjoys reading, travelling and playing tennis.

Katja is the Operations Manager at People In Aid, responsible for the smooth running of the office, relationships with suppliers, the membership application and renewal process, incoming communications and event logistics, and supporting the Board of Trustees and the Director with management and governance tasks.

She joined People In Aid in 2009 from Street Child Africa, a development NGO, and had previously worked for an animal rights organisation and an environmental education INGO in the non-profit sector after project managing translators and interpreters in the commercial world. Katja studied Political Science with Sociology, Gender Studies and English at the University of Helsinki in her native Finland. She lives in North London and enjoys travelling, learning languages and volunteering for an HIV charity in her spare time.

Lisa is People In Aid’s fundraiser responsible for leading UK efforts in attracting private support from trusts, foundations, companies and individuals, as well as supporting regional initiatives.

After close to 10 years at CARE USA in various roles, including Director of Development for the Chicago Office, Coordinator for Strategic Planning and Special Projects for the Program Division, and Sr. Technical Advisor in Human Resources, Lisa joined the Department of Patron Services at the Chicago Symphony Orchestra to solicit high-end subscription sales for the SDA Annual Campaign. Lisa has consulted for Oxfam GB and also served as Deputy Director of Research for the City of Chicago’s Mayor’s Office of Program Development, which was the liaison office between the city and the philanthropic community. Her most recent position before joining People In Aid was as Head of Fundraising for the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra where she was responsible for leading the orchestra’s fundraising team.

Lisa holds a Bachelor’s Degree in French from Middlebury College, Vermont and a Master’s of Science in Development Studies from the University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies.

Lisa lives in North London and when not working enjoys yoga, drawing, travelling and improvisation theatre.

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, Teresa's role at People In Aid is to help build and maintain relationships, deliver services in the region, including workshops and events and ensure the sustainability of People In Aid's East African work.

A people management specialist with nearly 20 years experience in the field of international humanitarian aid and development, especially in Africa, Teresa has served in a range of consultancies, as well as senior management and leadership positions in International NGOs, most recently as CARE’s Deputy Regional Director.

Teresa has vast experience in directing programs as well as strategic HR management and capacity building. Her academic achievements include a BS in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University in the US, World and Gender Studies at Clark Atlanta University in the US, and an MBA from United States International University in Kenya.