Meet the team

EMMA COX, CEO

Emma C joined Endometriosis UK in February 2016.

Emma’s background is as strategic change management specialist with over 20 years’ experience gained working in volunteering, membership organisations including Diabetes UK, NUS and the Chartered Quality Institute.

LOIS MOREHEN, OPERATIONS MANAGER

Lois joined Endometriosis UK in March 2022 as Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive.

She is an experienced Business Manager and Executive Assistant with 20+ years in the corporate, and more recently charity sectors. Lois has volunteered in the non-profit sector for many years and is passionate about making a positive difference.

GINISHA VEKARIA, Workplace Menstrual Wellbeing Programme Manager

Ginisha has over 7 years of experience leading and managing projects that positively impact, support, and empower communities and vulnerable groups.

She has a passion to drive change and empower those suffering from endometriosis. Ginisha is keen to make a difference and raise awareness around the difficulties women face with endometriosis.

MEGAN BUTTERWORTH, ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT

Megan joined the team in January 2023, shortly after graduating from university where she studied History and Politics.

MORWENNA eVERITT, hEAD OF iNCOME Development

Morwenna joined the team in April 2023, with over 15 years experience across a range of causes and senior roles. 

HEIDI YULE, FUNDRAISING MANAGER

Heidi joined the Endometriosis UK team in June 2016 and has experience working in the creative and business sectors.

Heidi also has an MA in Arts Administration and Cultural Policy from Goldsmiths University. Heidi’s passion for equality issues attracted her to working for endometriosis UK.

SHUHANA ZAREEN, COMMUNITY FUNDRAISING & STEWARDSHIP OFFICER

Shuhana graduated from Queen Mary University of London with a BSc in Psychology and supported the work at Mind as a volunteer before joining the team at Endometriosis UK in June 2019.

With a keen interest in community fundraising, stewardship, and design, Shuhana is committed to helping fundraisers make the most out of their events and challenges.

AILISH TOAL, INDIVIDUAL GIVING OFFICER

Ailish joined the Endometriosis UK team in July 2021. She has a background in administration and experience working in the charity sector.

With an MA in Gender Studies. Ailish is passionate about issues of equality, which brought her to Endometriosis UK.

FAYE FARTHING, HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS 

Faye joined Endometriosis UK in January 2019, with a background working in the charity sector in communications and campaigns. 

Faye is passionate about making a positive difference through lobbying and ensuring endometriosis is at the forefront of the media and political agenda.

LIZZIE SMITH, COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER

Lizzie joined the Endometriosis UK team in January 2023, with a background of working in communications and campaigns in the healthcare and business sectors.

Lizzie is passionate about impactful, evidence-based communications and campaigns and is committed to supporting positive change for everyone impacted by endometriosis.

CHLOE SALISBURY, DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Chloe joined the Endometriosis UK team in October 2022. She has a background in the charity sector in communications and social media.

Chloe is passionate about raising awareness and making a positive difference through digital media.

CLAIRE KELLEHER, SUPPORT NETWORK MANAGER

Claire joined Endometriosis UK in May 2021. With over 12 years’ experience of leading frontline services, she has developed health information services, ran support and advocacy helplines, and coordinated volunteer management programmes in the health charity sector.

Claire is dedicated to tackling health inequalities and barriers to accessing specialist treatment and care. Through maintaining and developing Endometriosis UK’s supportive services she aims to provide high quality help and support for everyone within the endometriosis community.

Ushma Bal - Engagement and Volunteer Manager

Ushma joined Endometriosis UK in February 2023. Ushma has over 20 years' experience within the voluntary sector managing frontline services and volunteer programmes which support disadvantaged and marginalised communities. 

Ushma is passionate about raising awareness to help tackle inequalities, ensuring services are inclusive and accessible to those in need of information and support and improving outcomes.

EMMA ERNESTO, VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR

Emma joined Endometriosis UK in September 2020. She has a background in volunteer management and experience working in the charity sector. With a degree in Events Management, she has previously worked in Community Fundraising and Events. There she developed her love of supporting volunteers and never looked back. Emma is committed to raising awareness of Endometriosis and excited to support our volunteers to do so.

JOANNE HANLEY – SPECIALIST ADVISOR

Joanne joined the Endometriosis UK Team in May 2022. Alongside her role with the charity, Joanne works within a NHS Accredited Endometriosis Centre in Manchester. She has an MSc in Advanced Clinical Practice, and has worked as a nurse within gynaecology since 2011. Joanne’s passion is promoting the importance of women’s health, specifically endometriosis, raising awareness and pushing for advances in treatment and patient care.

PAT MENZIES, SCOTTISH DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR

Pat joined the Endometriosis UK Team in 2022 as the Scottish Staff Member . Her NHS experience as a clinician and manager in Occupational Therapy, specialising in mental health, brings different expertise to the team. The ongoing development of peer support and influence women can have to support each other and see change motivates her to serve alongside volunteers in Scotland.

LYNNE O'BRIEN, SUPPORT NETWORK OFFICER

Lynne joined Endometriosis UK in November 2017. Her background is in genetics and molecular biology. She has worked as a research scientist and as a data manager on a large cancer & research study. More recently she has been involved with a number of voluntary and community projects where she lives.

Lynne enjoys volunteering and working with volunteers and this is what brought her to Endometriosis UK.