With sixteen years’ experience working with people who have experienced sexual trauma, Laura qualified as a social worker in 2018 bringing her knowledge and skills set in both the safeguarding and mental health sectors to the charity.

Laura gained national recognition in 2021 by the British Association of Social Workers for her outstanding practice with families affected by sexual abuse. She advocates her approach at all levels from trainee social workers to systemic implementation within organisations.

As a member of her NHS social work leadership group, and studying for her MSc in Psychology, Laura promotes a psychologically informed approach to policy, procedure, client journey and organisational management processes.

Kirsty is an innovative leader with a passion for process optimisation and operational efficiency. Her background in strategic planning and stakeholder engagement spans multiple sectors, including finance, procurement, and sustainability.

As Head of Operations for a business consultancy, she has developed strong governance and oversight skills that will support Survive’s mission.

Her personal commitment to supporting survivors aligns perfectly with the work Survive does, and Kirsty is dedicated to ensuring the charity can continue delivering its essential services for as long as they are needed.

Evelyn has lived and worked internationally, successfully marketing famous brand names across the USA, Middle East, Canada, and Europe but her heart and home, is in Yorkshire.

Evelyn also wanted to use her skills and experience to help those whose lives have been shattered by sexual violence. So, she jumped at the chance to both become a trustee for Survive and to chair its marketing and fundraising committee.

Over the long- term Evelyn would like to see a world where Survive’s services are no longer needed. Until then, it’s about ensuring Survive flourishes so it can continue to provide its excellent services to those who need it, free of charge.

If you’d like to know more about Survive, volunteering or donating please email Evelyn at findraising@survive-northyorks.org.uk – she’d love to hear from you.

David is a Food Technical Professional with over 30 yrs of manufacturing and technical expertise.

He has extensive knowledge of accreditation systems, budgetary management, plus health & food safety.

David is a keen rower of fine, coastal and gig boats.

Lisa joined Survive as a Trustee in May 2025, following a 30 year career in the police service in North Yorkshire and Humberside Police. She has served in a number of roles supporting victims of crime and sexual abuse throughout her service and is passionate about ensuring that the right support is available.

She retired in March 2024 as Chief Constable of North Yorkshire Police and brings with her the skills surrounding leadership and governance in public service and knowledge of the criminal justice system and victim services.

Beatriz brings over 20 years of experience in strategic and operational human resources across the healthcare, technology, and service sectors in both the UK and Europe. A passionate advocate for people-first leadership, she has spent the last decade as a senior HR leader and board member, driving culture change, employee wellbeing, and organisational transformation.

Currently serving as Head of HR at medneo UK, Beatriz has a proven track record of designing inclusive people strategies, leading complex change initiatives, and championing health, wellbeing, and belonging in the workplace. Her work has earned national recognition, with multiple awards in Diversity & Inclusion and Employee Engagement.

As a Trustee of Survive, Beatriz contributes her expertise in people, culture, and organisational sustainability. She is committed to strengthening the charity’s internal capabilities and supporting its mission to empower survivors of sexual violence with compassion, integrity, and resilience.

Janelle Plummer joined Survive as a Trustee in October 2025 after a 30 year career in international development. She recently retired from the World Bank where she managed governance and community development operations and coordinated regional efforts to engage civil society. In countries across Europe and Asia, she has designed and overseen a range of government and civil society operations to strengthen voice and accountability, and authored various publications to build capacity on corruption diagnostics and participatory development.

She is passionate about women’s voice and empowerment and the rights of victims and brings with her a set of skills that will support programme management and oversight, fiscal accountability, stakeholder engagement and public sector fundraising.

Phil is an experienced finance and governance professional spending the last 18 years in a varied career in a FTSE100 company covering everything from small business advisory to business partnering multi-£bn revenue streams. Phil is currently also Finance Director at an SME, Trustee Treasurer at Citizens Advice, York and volunteers extensively including homeless outreach and with York City Council, being an Independent Visitor, Appropriate Adult and Community Panel Chair for York Youth Justice and York Childrens services.

Zoë was delighted to join Survive as a Trustee in November 2025, and brings to the role of Trustee a wealth of experience in commissioning, governance in the public and private sector and leadership management.

Having being York & North Yorkshire Police Fire & Crime Commissioner 2021-2024, Zoë has a passion for supporting victims of crime and sexual abuse, and during her tenure, significantly improved victim services locally and contributed to national policy. Zoë also chaired North Yorkshire’s Criminal Justice board.

Currently Zoë is CEO of the Luma Foundation Charity and Operations Director of Metz Properties Ltd.