Our staff
We are a small, effective and friendly team with a wealth of experience between us working to support our members’ policy and practice and provide a platform for their professional views.
![Nicola Close MBE](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Nicola-website-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Nicola Close MBE
Chief Executive
![Isobel Howe](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Isobel-website-profile-picture-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Isobel Howe
Deputy Chief Executive
![Magda van der Steen](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Magda-003-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Magda van der Steen
Head of Development, Engagement and Communications
![Ben Wealthy](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ben-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Ben Wealthy
Head of Policy, Practice and Public Affairs
![Rulan Vasani](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Rulan-website-profile-picture-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Rulan Vasani
Head of Special Projects
![Mark Hamblett](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Staff-profile-pics-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Mark Hamblett
Head of Corporate Affairs
![Oluronke Adanini](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Oluronke-2-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Oluronke Adanini
Development Programme Manager
![Meera Amin](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Meera-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Meera Amin
Practice Improvement Programme Manager
![Annabel Culley](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Annabel-for-website-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Annabel Culley
Public Affairs Manager
![Patrick Howard](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Patrick-4-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Patrick Howard
Policy Manager
![Heather Partridge](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Heather-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Heather Partridge
Communications Manager
![Philippa Riley](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Philippa--500x350-c-center.jpg)
Philippa Riley
Engagement Programme Manager
![Alastair Stewart](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Ali-2-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Alastair Stewart
Technical Support Manager
![Laura Wilkins](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Laura-2-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Laura Wilkins
Special Projects Manager
![Yvette Addo](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Yvette-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Yvette Addo
PA and Office Coordinator
![Georgina Clarkson](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Georgina-Staff-Pic-e1716370129106-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Georgina Clarkson
Project Administrator
![Adam Frudenberg](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Adam-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Adam Frudenberg
Project Coordinator
![Chloe Gifford](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Untitled-design-13-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Chloe Gifford
Project Coordinator
![Emma Verheijen](https://www.adph.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Emma-website-profile-picture-500x350-c-center.jpg)
Emma Verheijen
Project Administrator