Team

CEO of Lifeworks North Staffs since 2006. Louise has an MA in Autistic Spectrum, Post Graduate Diploma in Asperger Syndrome BEd (Hons), and an Undergraduate Certificate in Autism which gives her academic knowledge of the Autistic Spectrum. She has previous experience working in education, including Equality in Learning and Teacher Coordinator, Equality Diversity Consultant, and visiting lecturer at Staffordshire University. Practical knowledge of Supporting Autistic teenagers and adults as an advocate, mentor and social interpreter for Lifeworks clients. Louise provides training on ASC for professionals, including local colleges and universities, health and social care staff, and students. Louise has received the following awards: Autism Practitioner of the Year in Stoke 2017, Carer of the Year 2011 sponsored by N-u-L Volunteer services, and runner-up in the National Learning Disability Awards. She is committed to improving Autistic people’s lives and their carers and campaigns for Autistic and ADHD services in Staffordshire.

Credentials
MA in Autistic Spectrum, Post Graduate Diploma in Asperger Syndrome BEd (Hons), and an Undergraduate Certificate in Autism

Janet is the Chair of Lifeworks. She has practical and academic knowledge of the autistic spectrum from obtaining a University Certificate of Autism at Birmingham University and a Certificate in Mentoring at Derby University. She supports Lifeworks clients on a one-to-one basis and supports Louise Zandian.

Credentials
University Certificate of Autism at Birmingham University, Certificate in Mentoring at Derby University.

Roy is the Vice Chair of Lifeworks Staffordshire. He is committed to supporting people on the spectrum and provides specialist knowledge from working in the charity sector for over ten years.

Credentials
MSc

Linda Shenton Treasurer. Linda records and prepares the accounts for Lifeworks North Staffs, organises the paperwork for any audits, and makes sure our finances are balanced and spent correctly. She also helps to raise money for Lifeworks.

Rosemary is a trustee of Lifeworks North Staffs. She has a BSc and a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education). Rosemary has worked with Louise Zandian at previous organisations. She organises Gift Aid for Lifeworks, and updates our policies.

Credentials
BSc, PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education)

Dom is the Volunteer Coordinator. Dom has Dual Honors Degree in Electronics, Sociology and Social Anthropology from Keele University. He also has a qualification in Dyslexia Awareness NVQ level 2 and Introduction to Counselling qualifications. He has years of experience working in the charity sector and completed a First Aid at Work course from Newcastle College.

Credentials
Dual Honours Degree Keele University, Dyslexia Awareness NVQ, Introduction to Counselling.

Administrator. Vicky has completed an online diploma in Autism Awareness, has completed a First Aid Certificate, and received Staffordshire Fire and Rescue training to be Lifeworks Fire Marshall. She supports the team by completing administration tasks, managing social media and the Lifeworks website. She supports Sue and Aimee in gathering statistics when Lifeworks are running projects from our sponsors.

Credentials
BSc, Autism Awareness online Diploma.

Aimee oversees the funding received from The Big Lottery. She has over 3 years experience in supporting those with ADHD and Autism, running the ADHD support groups with Louise. As well as the following qualifications: NCFE Level 2 in Working with individuals with learning disabilities, Mental Health, First Aid trained, NCFE Level 2 in Understanding Autism, Understanding ADHD(Current research and Practice) with Kings College and Open University qualification in Understanding ADHD. Aimee has both ADHD and Autism, and provides initial assessments and Life coaching to our clients, and oversees the Outreach Workers, Business Development Officer, and participates in local meetings involving the charity.

Credentials
ADHD and Autism Qualifications: Open University – Understanding ADHD, NCFE Level 2 in Understanding Autism, NCFE Level 2 in Working with individuals with learning disabilities and Understanding ADHD – Current Research and Practice with Kings College London.

Roger is a volunteer with Lifeworks and has personal experience of the difficulties people on the Autistic Spectrum experience. He has experience in administration and working with vulnerable people.

Credentials
NVQ level 3