Meet the team

Emily Gray

Deputy CEO

I have worked for CPSL Mind in its various forms for approximately 15 years, including in service development, project management and senior management roles. I am incredibly proud to work for CPSL Mind, with our focus on delivery of collaborative, innovative, community-based mental health projects and services, with our values and people embedded at the core of the organisation.

Like many, I have my own experiences of poor mental health and I am passionate about building resilience, both in individuals and communities, enabling us all to be better prepared to handle the challenges life throws at us, while being able to access support when we need it. I am constantly inspired by our projects, staff, individuals accessing our services and our volunteers and partners – and after all this time, I still learn something new every day.

Hannah Turner

Director of System Integration and Corporate Services

Hannah Turner joined CPSL Mind in 2008 and has extensive experience working in mental health, having held a variety of roles across the organisation. In her role as Director of System Integration and Corporate Services, she demonstrates strong leadership, collaboration and solution-focused skills. Hannah enjoys working closely with system partners to help ensure that people across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire have access to innovative services when they need them most.

Chloe Humphrey

Head of Service Delivery

I have been privileged to be part of the CPSL Mind team in a range of voluntary, frontline and management roles since 2008.

Mental health and wellbeing are areas I feel deeply passionate about, shaped both by my own lived experience and by supporting those close to me.

In my role as Head of Service Delivery at CPSL Mind, I draw on my experience in frontline delivery, management and engagement to help ensure our services continue to thrive and offer something truly unique to communities across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire. Collaboration is key to making this possible.

Being part of a values-based organisation is very important to me. A key part of my role, working closely with service managers, is ensuring that our values run through everything we deliver and that we remain on track to achieve our strategic objectives.

Lisa Gibson

Head of Services - Innovation and Business Development

I was once asked why I do what I do, I was surprised that I didn’t have a ready answer. Having given it some thought I would say that what motivates me now and has done for many years is the belief that every person is intrinsically of infinite value. Once we recognise this it’s impossible to look the other way or fail to be moved to action by the challenges faced by others.

I am an experienced project manager and have a proven record of taking projects from concept to operation, I believe strongly in the power of team and like to lead from the centre by valuing the contribution everyone brings.

I have managed a volunteering department with over a thousand volunteers, developed social prescribing in South and East Lincolnshire and volunteered in the slums of New Delhi. None of this would have been possible without the people around me.

Nic Brennan

Head of Culture and Executive Support

I joined the organisation in February 2013 following roles in the NHS, education and finance, and I am incredibly proud to work for CPSL Mind as Head of Culture and Executive Support. Having experienced mental health challenges at various points in my life, I feel privileged to be part of a team committed to making a positive difference.

I believe the culture at CPSL Mind is very special. It’s not something we simply have, but something we practice – every day, in every decision and every conversation. People are at the heart of everything we do, bringing our values to life. Our committed and dedicated staff, volunteers and trustees, the people who use our services, our fundraisers, and everyone who shares our messages promoting positive mental health and wellbeing – we all have a part to play.

I am passionate about creating opportunities for our organisation to listen, learn and adapt so that we can continue to move forward, improve and grow. In doing so, we can ensure that our communities across Cambridgeshire, Peterborough and South Lincolnshire have access to high-quality mental health and wellbeing support.

Emily Short

Head of HR and People Development

My passion is people. I’m continually inspired by the individuals I work with – the challenges they face, the obstacles they overcome, and the unique complexities that shape their lives. I’m driven by a commitment to resolving conflict, a belief in putting people before process, and a constant pursuit of the most effective, human-centred ways to communicate.

Working for CPSL Mind has been the most meaningful experience of my career. Having faced significant challenges with my own mental health, this role has given me the opportunity to contribute to a cause I truly believe in and to support others in a way that resonates deeply with my own journey. I’m genuinely excited for the years ahead and the ways in which I can continue to contribute to this fantastic charity.