OUR TEAM

Our Operational Team are responsible for all of our Services, advice, communication and events. Don’t worry if you’re not sure who within the Team to contact; we will happily get you to the right person.

Nysa Harris, Director of Operations at 'ADS'

NYSA HARRIS

Director of Operations

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Nysa Harris

Specialising in people management and processes, Nysa’s career has included consultancy, corporate directorship and more recently running her own business. She has lived in Maidenhead for the majority of her life and in joining ‘ADS’, relishes the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and passionate team and to use her experience to support her local community.

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Rachel Spencer - Service Advisor for 'ADS' Charity

RACHEL SPENCER

Service Advisor

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Rachel Spencer

Rachel grew up caring for her mother and it was a passion for caring that led to a change in career, becoming a domiciliary Carer in the community around Maidenhead. She obtained the NVQ2 in Health and Social Care and completed courses specialising in Dementia to become her Companies Dementia Champion so that she could help create individual, Dementia specific care plans.

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GEMMA MCANDREW

Funding Administrator

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Gemma McAndrew

Gemma has professional qualifications in Investment Management and Business Administration which will be invaluable in helping us with managing our in-coming funding. She also supports various local charities and organisations in her community both within education and sport. Having first-hand knowledge and understanding of Dementia within her close family, Gemma holds the key values of our charitable organisation close to her heart.

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Rebecca Rance - Charity Shop Assistant Manager for 'ADS' Charity

REBECCA RANCE

Charity Shop Assistant Manager

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Rebecca Rance

Having lived in Maidenhead all her life Rebecca has almost 30 years of experience within the retail sector. In a prior role, she came into contact on a daily basis, not only with people with Dementia but also their carers and families and could see how this disease affected people both emotionally and physically.

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Terrie Hall - Senior Dementia Advisor for 'ADS' Charity

TERRIE HALL

Senior Dementia Advisor

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Terrie Hall

Terrie helped care for her Mother who suffered from Alzheimer’s. While caring for her Mother, she discovered that there was little or no support available to help, her, her Mum or others in her family. In January 2012, Terrie joined ‘ADS’ as an Advisor and she is committed to guiding and supporting those who are affected by Dementia in our local community.

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Anthony Mackey - Training & Youth Specialist for 'ADS' Charity

ANTHONY MACKEY

Voluntary Training & Youth Specialist

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Anthony Mackey

With a background in teaching and performance, Mackey joined ‘ADS’ with the aim of using his experience working with Young People to help to find and support the many Young Carers in our community. Mackey believes passionately in the ability to use communication and creativity to share knowledge and improve our understanding and is looking forward to using this philosophy to improve the support and care we can provide those living with Dementia.

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Sandra Williams - 'Out & About' Coordinator at 'ADS'

SANDRA WILLIAMS

‘Out & About’ Service Leader

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Sandra Williams

Sandra has worked in the care sector for 20 years, joining ADS in 2012 to launch our Out & About Service. She is passionate about enabling People with Dementia to continue to enjoy their lives ensuring they feel respected and included. Building strong relationships with their Carer is an integral part of getting to know our "Out & Abouters". She is always available for support and guidance on this difficult journey.

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LEE MATHERS

Director of Funding & Administration

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Lee Mathers

Specialising in charity development, Lee is passionate about helping voluntary sector organisations have the best impact on the communities they support. Lee joined ADS in 2023 having had personal experience of caring for a grandparent with vascular Dementia. He is a certified member of the Chartered Institute of Fundraising and enjoys all things music.

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Andreea Moisa - Marketing & Events Specialist for 'ADS' Charity

ANDREEA MOISA

Marketing and Events

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Andreea-Irina Moisa

Andreea is a creative marketing specialist who built her career working for 8 years in Brand Management and in her spare time, focused on social media marketing and graphic design freelancing projects. She joined the ‘ADS’ team in 2020, excited to use her skills to help People affected with Dementia and bring a smile to their lives.

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SHAHIDA KHAN

Multi-Lingual Service Advisor

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Shahida Khan

With over two decades of experience, Shahida has been dedicated to coaching and aiding women in overcoming domestic abuse. She has personally witnessed the effects of Alzheimer's through the diagnosis of her children's grandparents. Furthermore, she has observed the unique challenges that Dementia presents within the Asian Community.

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Dee Allgood - Membership & Funding Specialist for 'ADS' Charity

DEE ALLGOOD

Membership & Funding

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Dee Allgood

With a professional qualification in HR management, Dee’s career spans 3 decades as a HR consultant working for both small and large corporate organisations. Dee’s own father suffered from vascular Dementia, she also has other family members with Dementia and this motivated her to join the ADS team in October 2020.

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Cathy Rance - Charity Shop Manager for 'ADS' Charity

CATHY RANCE

Charity Shop Manager

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Cathy Rance

When looking for a role that would make a difference to the local community, Cathy was thrilled to be offered the role of Manager of the ‘ADS’ Charity Shop.

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