Trustee board profiles

Joy Griffiths

A Trustee since 2009, Joy has been Chair of the Trustee Board since 2016.

With a background in healthcare (10 years in the NHS followed by 30+ years in corporate roles up to European leadership), Joy now provides ad hoc specialist support to an international project team serving the medical industry.

She continues engaging in her own personal development and remains committed to bringing even more impact to her private coaching conversations as The Joy Connector.

Liz Needham

Liz has been with us as our Accountant and Treasurer for more than 14 years.

She is responsible for the preparation and submission of our statutory accounts and Annual Return to Companies House and the Charities Commission, as well as having oversight of the staff payroll.

Liz is a Partner at Kendall Wadley LLP where she works as a Chartered Accountant, Registered Auditor, Tax and business advisor.

Lauren Nash

Lauren is a dedicated and experienced family solicitor and solicitor advocate, known for her unwavering commitment to helping others through times of hardship. With a legal career spanning over a decade, she has built a reputation for providing compassionate and expert legal guidance.

A graduate of Keele University, Lauren has always been driven by a passion for justice. She has a deep understanding of the complexities that individuals face during difficult periods.

Lauren’s expertise ranges from individual in-person meetings through to court advocacy, ensure that clients receive comprehensive support throughout their journey.

Lauren is recognised for her dedication to community service and pro bono work. Lauren has an ability to navigate complex situations which makes her a trusted advisor and advocate .

Lauren’s unwavering commitment to others through times of hardship exemplifies her role as a trustee, ensuring the value of integrity is upheld.

Imogen Shields

Having honed her skills for over 4 years in both agency and in-house settings, she’s a whiz when it comes to navigating the ever-evolving world of social media. After graduating from university during lockdown, Imogen dedicated her time to supporting others through her love of nursing.

This experience, coupled with her early volunteering days at WMRSASC, has instilled in her a deep understanding of the charity’s mission and the people it serves. Imogen’s strategic digital marketing skills and genuine commitment to the WMRSASC team and through social media, make it the charity everyone’s talking about.

Her expertise in social media will be instrumental in raising awareness and ensuring WMRSASC’s vital work reaches the communities and organisations.

In her spare time she loves hiking, traveling and running (or trying to, at least!)

Veena Allison

Veena is an employment law specialist and leadership development consultant with over 25 years of experience supporting public, private and third sector organisations. She is currently a Non-Executive Director at Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, in addition to running her own employment law consultancy and training company, through which she delivers training in leadership and management, focusing on building inclusive, supportive workplace cultures. Her work is grounded in practical legal knowledge and a commitment to equity and wellbeing.

With a strong personal interest in addressing inequalities, Veena brings both professional expertise and a values-driven perspective to her role as Trustee at WMRSASC, supporting its mission to help survivors of sexual violence and abuse.

Lynn Pazzani

Lynn recently moved to the UK from the US, where she was a professor of criminology focusing on gender-based crime and victimisation. In addition to her professional experience researching these topics, she spent many years volunteering for a rape crisis centre as a victim advocate.

In the UK, Lynn seeks to continue her work in the area of violence against women and girls and is currently a director of Pazzani & Lee Justice Academy, which provides bespoke training on topics such as trauma-informed practices, working with victims of serious crimes and research methodology, as well as research consultation and programme evaluation.

In her spare time (and working from home time), Lynn enjoys the company of her cats, and also enjoys attending concerts with her husband and co-director.

Lauren Corbet

Lauren brings to the Trustee role experience in probation, safeguarding, risk assessment and multi-agency working. Her probation experience spans both court work and sentence management, alongside the delivery of training. She holds a BSc and MSc in Forensic Psychology, with research exploring public attitudes towards people convicted of sexual offences and the implications for rehabilitation.

Her work in criminal justice has given her insight into the complex relationship between trauma, victimisation and offending, and the importance of balancing accountability and public protection with compassionate, trauma-informed approaches. She is passionate about challenging stigma, promoting evidence-based practice and improving outcomes for survivors.

As a trustee, Lauren brings a criminal justice perspective to the charity’s strategic development and governance, supporting WMRSASC’s commitment to providing accessible, effective and compassionate support to survivors.