Meet the team

EMMA COX, CEO

Emma joined Endometriosis UK as Chief Executive in February 2016, and has overseen a sustained period of growth and development for the organisation, including awareness raising, new campaigns, and building key relationships with healthcare practitioners, researchers and policy influencers. A highlight has been Endometriosis UK’s successful campaign to get Menstrual Wellbeing included in the school curriculum for the England from 2020, a campaign still ongoing for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. 

Emma’s background is as strategic change management specialist with over 20 years’  experience gained working in volunteering, membership organisations including Diabetes UK, NUS and the Chartered Quality Institute. Emma has an MSc in Organisational Behaviour and an MBA.

Aoife Glynn, Executive assistant to the CEO & Business Support manager

Aoife joined the Endometriosis UK team in April 2024. With a background in administrative support across many different industries, she has a wealth of experience in keeping all things operational running smoothly.

Aoife is committed to working towards tackling health inequality and improving the lives of endometriosis sufferers.

Callum James - Administrator

Callum joined Endometriosis UK in January 2024. Callum has a degree in International Relations with Politics and has several years experience in the charity sector working with various charities.

Callum is committed to help raise awareness of endometriosis and be a part of providing quality support and be a part of positive change.

GINISHA VEKARIA, Workplace Menstrual Wellbeing Programme Manager

Ginisha has over 7 years of experience leading and managing projects that positively impact, support, and empower communities and vulnerable groups.

She has a passion to drive change and empower those suffering from endometriosis. Ginisha is keen to make a difference and raise awareness around the difficulties women face with endometriosis.

HEIDI YULE, hEAD OF Development

Heidi joined the Endometriosis UK team in June 2016 and has experience working in the creative and business sectors.

Heidi also has an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy from Goldsmiths University. Heidi’s passion for equality issues attracted her to working for endometriosis UK.

SHUHANA ZAREEN, COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING AND SUPPORTER ENGAGEMENT manager

Shuhana graduated from Queen Mary University of London with a BSc in Psychology and supported the work at Mind as a volunteer before joining the team at Endometriosis UK in June 2019.

Shuhana is committed to ensuring that each and every supporter has what they need to successfully raise much-needed awareness and vital funds for the 1in10 with endometriosis. She is particularly interested in strengthening stewardship, offering creative solutions, and working towards more diversity and inclusivity in fundraising.

Julie Burns,  Endometriosis Friendly Employer Scheme manager

Julie joined the Charity in April 2024 and is also a Volunteer Support Group Leader running our Ayrshire group. Julie introduced the Endometriosis Friendly Employer Scheme to her previous employer and has first-hand experience of being a workplace Champion. She previously managed business support teams working with executives in the NHS and higher education for 25 years.  Julie is committed to improving the lives of endometriosis sufferers and making a positive difference in the workplace.

Sian Epps Bambury - Trusts and Grants manager

Sian joined the Endometriosis UK team in January 2024. Sian has a Masters degree in Sociology and has several years’ experience working in the charity sector, with a background in bid development and grant management.

Sian is committed to raising awareness of endometriosis and working to improve access to support, a diagnosis, and treatment for the endometriosis community.

SHerie Chaudary - Stewardship and Supporter Care officer

Passionate about women's health and non-profit work, Sherie is dedicated to advocating for those with endometriosis. Previously working at Coeliac UK in supporter relations, Sherie has a keen interest in providing stewardship and focuses on raising awareness and offering vital support.

Joining Endometriosis UK, Sherie leverages experience in stewarding and fundraising to positively impact the community, bringing enthusiasm and commitment to advancing the cause and supporting those affected by endometriosis.

FAYE FARTHING, HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS 

Faye joined Endometriosis UK in January 2019, with a background working in the charity sector in communications and campaigns. 

Faye is passionate about making a positive difference through lobbying and ensuring endometriosis is at the forefront of the media and political agenda.

CHLOE SALISBURY, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS managER

Chloe joined the Endometriosis UK team in October 2022. She has several years experience in the charity sector working  in communications and social media.

Chloe is dedicated to raising public awareness of endometriosis and raising the voices of those living with the disease through digital media.

Emily Manning, Policy and Public Affairs Officer

Emily joined Endometriosis UK in July 2024. She has spent her career working in the third sector, gaining experience in campaigning and policy.

Emily works across the devolved parliaments, building relationships with politicians and decision-makers and campaigning to improve the lives of those with endometriosis. She is committed to reducing health inequalities and improving the lives of those with endometriosis. 

CLAIRE KELLEHER, HEAD OF SUPPORT AND INFORMATION

Claire joined Endometriosis UK in May 2021. With over 12 years’ experience of leading frontline services, she has developed health information services, ran support and advocacy helplines, and coordinated volunteer management programmes in the health charity sector.

Claire is dedicated to tackling health inequalities and barriers to accessing specialist treatment and care. Through maintaining and developing Endometriosis UK’s supportive services she aims to provide high quality help and support for everyone within the endometriosis community.

Ushma Bal - Engagement and Volunteer Manager

Ushma joined Endometriosis UK in February 2023. Ushma has over 20 years' experience within the voluntary sector managing frontline services and volunteer programmes which support disadvantaged and marginalised communities. 

Ushma is passionate about raising awareness to help tackle inequalities, ensuring services are inclusive and accessible to those in need of information and support and improving outcomes.

EMMA ERNESTO, EDI PROJECT MANAGER

Emma joined Endometriosis UK in September 2020. She has a background in volunteer management and experience working in the charity sector. With a degree in Events Management, she has previously worked in Community Fundraising and Events. There she developed her love of supporting volunteers and never looked back. Emma is committed to raising awareness of Endometriosis and excited to support our volunteers to do so.

HEATHERJANE DANGERFIELD, WELSH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Heatherjane (HJ) joined the team in July 2023 as Welsh Development Coordinator.  HJ has over 10yrs experience in the charity sector looking after volunteers, raising awareness, training, managing events and supporting fundraisers.  Prior to this Hj worked in the public sector in sales and customer service roles.  Hj has over 17 years experience of volunteering and wants to make a difference however she can.

JOANNE HANLEY – SPECIALIST ADVISOR

Joanne joined the Endometriosis UK Team in May 2022. Alongside her role with the charity, Joanne works within a NHS Accredited Endometriosis Centre in Manchester. She has an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, and has worked as a nurse within gynaecology since 2011. Joanne’s passion is promoting the importance of women’s health, specifically endometriosis, raising awareness and pushing for advances in treatment and patient care.

PAT MENZIES, SCOTTISH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Pat joined the Endometriosis UK Team in 2022 as the Scottish Staff Member . Her NHS experience as a clinician and manager in Occupational Therapy, specialising in mental health, brings different expertise to the team. The ongoing development of peer support and influence women can have to support each other and see change motivates her to serve alongside volunteers in Scotland.

sophie kelly, VoluntEer COORDINATOR

Sophie joined the Endometriosis UK Team in September 2023, with a background of working within education and supporting local volunteers within schools.

Sophie is passionate about providing high quality help and support for everyone within the endometriosis community. She is committed to raising awareness to endometriosis and is exciting to help support volunteers in doing so.

sophie stevens, support and information administraTOR

Sophie joined the Endometriosis UK Team in April 2024. Sophie has a degree in Health and Social care and has worked within the sector for over 10 years. With a background of working in various public, private and government sectors she has helped to ensure all services users can have access to and receive the best possible level of care.

Sophie has a passion to help and make a difference to people in the endometriosis community, their friends and family and is excited to support our volunteers in doing so.