Meet the Team

Read more about our permanent staff in country by viewing each country section: Costa Rica and Nicaragua, Malaysia and India .

Please contact us as we are always happy to hear your comments, suggestions and ideas.

Meet the people behind Raleigh International in the UK.

CEO and administration │ Business development │ Finance │ Fundraising and communications │ Marketing and recruitment │ Operational support

CEO and Administration

With support from our Board of Trustees , our chief executive helps guide and shape the direction of our organisation with a team of buzzy and dynamic people who are committed to the ethos of Raleigh International.

Stacey Adams
Chief Executive

Mary-Jane Eva
PA to Chief Executive

Business Development

The Business Development team focuses on relationship building with corporate and youth development organisations and helps them decide how a Raleigh expedition or bespoke programme can benefit their employees or members.

Andy Wahid Head of Business Development	Duncan Purvis Partnerships Manager
Kim Wilder Partnership Officer

Finance

The finance team is central to the excellent administration and effective running of our charity.

Sandy Pfeifer Director of Finance and Corporate Services	Simon Sheldon Management Accountant
Nuria Rivero Assistant Accountant	Akash Islam Accounts Assistant

Fundraising and Communications

The fundraising team generates support for our charity so that we can give people from all backgrounds and nationalities the opportunity to experience a Raleigh International expedition. Contact the team if you want to discuss a funding partnership or want to support us in whatever way you can.

Teresa Fitzgerald Head of Fundraising and Communications	Debra Hay Alumni and Individual Donor Manager
Sandy Gravette Corporate Fundraiser

Marketing and Recruitment

The marketing and recruitment team is responsible for building relationships with young people, schools, universities, parents, youth organisations and professional organisations to help those thinking of taking or recommending a gap year to decide whether a Raleigh experience is right for them. We're the ones behind the website and other marketing materials, are at the end of the phone if you've got any questions about joining Raleigh and would love to hear your stories about Raleigh or any ideas that you may have.

Rachel Collinson Head of Sales and Marketing	Mirjana Nociar Graphics Designer	Kelly Rheam Recruitment Coordinator
Madoc Threipland Recruitment Coordinator	Shanna Tran Marketing and Web Officer

Operational Support

Once you've applied to come on expedition, the Support team will always be on hand to answer your questions, from how to go about fundraising to what you should pack for an expedition. They ensure that each expedition runs smoothly and that each and every venturer and volunteer manager is fully supported.

David Giles Head of Operations	Crawford Blagden Operations Manager	Nicola Burwood Medical Coordinator
Eddie Church Trainer	Eileen Fisher Volunteer Manager Recruitment	Samantha de la Haye Trainer
Amy McCallum Expedition Support Coordinator	Pedro Muller Expedition Support Coordinator