Our people
Samantha Barber
Interim Chief Executive
Working closely with Council, Samantha provides leadership to the organisation, ensuring we deliver our strategic and operational objectives.
Dr Abimbola Badiora
Finance Manager
Abimbola manages our finances and ensures our compliance with statutory and financial reporting requirements.
Dr Alex McDonald
Professional Development Manager
Alex leads our professional development programme and research initiatives.
Daniella Robbins
Events Officer (part time)
Daniella is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of our training courses and events.
Federica Tomasi
Administrative Officer
Federica manages our email and phone enquiries and provides administrative support across membership, events and operations.
Kate Peel
Operations Manager
Kate is responsible for business relationships, HR and compliance – ensuring our business runs smoothly and effectively.
Louise Nazir
Membership Services Manager
Louise ensures our members enjoy an efficient service and high-level support.
Lucy Witcomb
Events Officer (maternity cover, part time)
Lucy is responsible for the delivery of a wide range of our training courses and events.
Rosie Creer
Professional Advisor
Rosie provides professional advice for our members, supports the development of our guidelines and clinical input at a strategic level.
Dr Sue Holttum
Research Officer
Sue provides support and advice to our members on research and the evidence base for art therapy.
We make every effort to respond to your enquiries promptly. However, many of our team work part-time, and some only one day a week. We thank you for your patience if you don’t receive an immediate response.