Meet the team
Get to know our team
At The For Baby’s Sake Trust, our team is the heart of our organisation. Comprised of passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds, we share a common goal: to support families and break the cycle of domestic abuse.
From our dedicated For Baby’s Sake Therapeutic Practitioners to our compassionate Ambassadors, each team member brings unique expertise and a commitment to making a difference. Learn more about the people driving our mission forward.
Our people
Meet the team
Trustees
Dr Gillian Rose
Dr Gillian Rose
‘Investing in baby’s and children’s well-being should be everybody’s business.’
Gillian has worked professionally with babies, children, young people and their parents /carers for over 37 years. She trained in medicine at University College London doing an intercalated degree at Middlesex Hospital in Immunology and Cell Pathology.
During her early years as a doctor, she realised the importance of emotional well being for health. She trained in psychiatry and subsequently specialised in child and adolescent psychiatry. She has experience working in a variety of settings in Cambridge, London and Hertfordshire. Gillian has worked for over 28 years as a Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist both in outpatient settings and a specialist inpatient children’s unit.
“I feel privileged during my NHS career to have worked in partnership with families and to have witnessed how change is possible.”
Since retirement Gillian has grown a passion for plants and horticulture.
“Children and plants both require nurturing to reach optimal development. I am looking forward to working with an organisation that works to facilitate change within families.”
Sami Rahman
Sami Rahman
“Becoming a new dad has deepened my commitment to creating a world where every child has the opportunity to thrive from the very start.”
Sami Rahman is the Head of AI Strategy & Solutions, where he leads the clients transformation and strategic adoption of AI value.
With a background in AI, data, and business transformation, Sami has a track record of driving innovation and delivering substantial business outcomes.
A Computational Psychologist, Sami is currently pursuing a part-time PhD in Cybernetics and Artificial Intelligence, focusing on cutting-edge applications of AI in personalised psychological state modulation.
Beyond his professional achievements, Sami is deeply passionate about the intersection of technology and human well-being.
His experiences as a new father have reinforced his belief in the importance of creating supportive environments for children and families.
Tracey Harrison
Tracey Harrison
“The trauma informed, evidence-based approach, practised by the For Baby’s Sake expert teams, in partnership with other professional entities, is breaking the cycle of domestic abuse and providing a safer start in life for babies.”
Tracey began her career as a Community Worker and Probation Officer in London, she then moved to the corporate sector where she became a Managing Director in Accenture and subsequently a partner in EY’s Advisory practice. Through-out her career Tracey has championed social mobility and in recognition, was admitted Freedom of the City of London. She now volunteers with an offender rehabilitation charity and is training to be a psychotherapist.
As a care leaver, Tracey has a personal understanding the importance of early intervention and support. She reluctantly stood down from the Trust when working overseas, now firmly back in the UK, she is delighted to be re-joining this incredible charity and supporting the critical work that it undertakes.
Helen Veale
Helen Veale
Helen Veale is a television executive and experienced Creative and Board Director. She co-founded Outline Productions in 1998 and led the business through 25 years of creative and commercial success through to acquisition by a new group. In 2017 set up subsidiary Outline Wales indie that delivered more than 90 hours of network TV. At the helm of Outline Helen developed and delivered thousands of hours of UK programming, multiple global hit formats and BAFTA and RTS nominated popular factual series. Helen served on the Cultural Diversity Network’s Project Diamond advisory panel, aimed at enhancing diversity on screen and in the UK TV production sector. She was also a member of the Edinburgh TV Festival Advisory Board member, producing panels and booking high profile speakers and talent, and won the TV Festival’s only ever stand-up comedy contest in 2010.
Simon Dodds
Simon Dodds
Simon Dodds is active in the Not-for-Profit sector as a supporter and adviser to a number of charities. Amongst other things, he is Chair of Governors of Central Foundation Boys’ School, a comprehensive secondary school located in Islington, and on the board of trustees of Brent Centre for Young People, an adolescent mental health charity. Simon is a corporate lawyer by background. He spent the greater part of his professional career in the legal and compliance functions at Deutsche Bank, a major financial institution. At different times, Simon was Global Head of Compliance and co-Global General Counsel.
Patrick Wong
Patrick Wong
Patrick Wong is a senior finance executive with extensive experience across capital markets, governance and international finance. After qualifying as a Chartered Accountant at PwC across Vancouver and London – where he advised on US and UK capital markets and cross-border transactions – he moved into a series of increasingly senior operating roles in global media and technology businesses, culminating in a decade as Group CFO of a globally listed digital media company with operations across Asia, the US and Europe. In that role he built the finance and governance function from the ground up and developed deep expertise in board accountability and governance. Patrick is a parent of a young child, and his family’s close connection to research on early childhood development has deepened his understanding of the importance of early intervention and family wellbeing.
Lucy Buttler
Lucy Buttler
Lucy Buttler is an accomplished transformation leader with experience delivering complex organisational change across both charity and commercial sectors. Lucy is currently Head of Transformation & Delivery at the UK’s largest children’s charity, where she is responsible for leading a multidisciplinary team, delivering a multi-year portfolio of technology, process and cultural change initiatives.
She is passionate about creating positive, sustainable change that adds lasting value to society, and has extensive experience of supporting organisations with a focus on providing children and young people with the very best life chances; having previous been Vice-Chair of Governors at a large secondary academy, and a support mentor for the Refugee Council.
Dame Lin Homer
Dame Lin Homer
Dame Lin was Chief Executive and Permanent Secretary of the HMRC between 2012 and 2016. Prior to this role, she was Chief Executive of Suffolk County Council from 1998-2002, Chief Executive of Birmingham City Council from 2002-2005 and Director-General, Immigration and Nationality Directorate, at the Home Office between 2005 and 2008. From 2008-2011, Dame Lin was Chief Executive of the UK Border Agency and Permanent Secretary of the Department for Transport, 2011.
Dame Lin was educated at Sir John Leman High School in Beccles, Suffolk, and undertook her Law degree at University College London. She is a qualified Lawyer.
Dame Lin was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the Bath (DCB) in the 2016 New Year Honours List.
Adam Shutkever
Adam Shutkever
“I feel proud to be a part of a ground-breaking initiative to address the terrible damage caused by domestic violence and to break once and for all a cycle which has blighted countless lives.”
Adam has extensive senior management experience in the banking, investment and professional services sectors.
After reading Law at Clare College, Cambridge, Adam was called to the Bar in 1986. He then pursued a career in investment banking in London and New York before becoming Chief Financial Officer of Accord plc and, following its sale, founding a law firm, Riverview Law, which was sold to EY in 2018.
Adam is based in London and spends spare time with his family or on his bike – he is an enthusiastic amateur cyclist and has completed the legendary 1,400km ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
Ambassadors
Richard Spencer
Richard Spencer
Richard brings a unique and powerful perspective to our work, having bravely shared his own experiences of domestic abuse.
His commitment to supporting survivors and protecting children from the impact of domestic abuse is hugely inspiring. Richard’s advocacy, informed by his lived experience, is focused on recognising children as victims and providing crucial support to parents navigating the complex Family Court process.
Richard shared his story in the Channel 5 documentary “My Wife, My Abuser” and has appeared on national TV and contributed to newspaper articles to raise further awareness.
Richard also collaborates with the ManKind Initiative and supports police training and awareness campaigns, using his insights to foster positive change.
His mission is to help fellow survivors move from merely ‘surviving’ to ‘thriving’ after abuse, leveraging his personal journey to improve societal responses to the often-overlooked issue of male victims and the impact on children.
“Richard’s journey is a testament to courage and resilience,” says our CEO, Lauren Seager-Smith. “His unwavering determination to help others is an invaluable asset to our organisation. We are excited to welcome him to The For Baby’s Sake Trust family.”
We are honoured to have Richard on board and look forward to working together to break cycles of domestic abuse and give babies the best start in life.
Tallulah Bardens
Tallulah Bardens
Tallulah is a licensed holistic therapist and a committed advocate for survivors of domestic violence. With a background in counselling and life coaching, she specialises in trauma-informed care, focusing on empowering individuals while emphasising mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Tallulah is passionate about creating a safe and nurturing environment where her clients can heal, grow and become empowered.
In addition to her therapeutic work, Tallulah serves as an Ambassador for The For Baby’s Sake Trust. Her mission is to raise awareness about the impact of domestic violence on families as a whole, striving to break the stigma surrounding this issue while fostering opportunities for personal growth through the practice of non-violent communication. Tallulah believes in the transformative power of community and is dedicated to supporting survivors and promoting prevention initiatives.
When she’s not in session with clients or advocating for change, Tallulah enjoys yoga and spending time outdoors with her family. Her commitment to uplifting others is at the heart of her work, inspiring hope and resilience in those she serves.
Elliott Rae
Elliott Rae
Elliott Rae is one of the UK’s most prominent writers and speakers on fatherhood and masculinity.
Elliott created the Parenting Out Loud culture change programme which has revolutionised the national conversation about working fathers. Parenting Out Loud supports employers to build workplace cultures where dads can be loud and proud about their caring responsibilities at work. And is a thriving community for working dads who want to do things differently.
As an author, Elliott curated the bestselling book, DAD, and as a presenter, he fronted the seminal BBC One documentary ‘Becoming Dad’ which was one of the 20 most watched documentaries across the whole BBC network in 2022.
Elliott co-hosts the popular podcast, To Be A Boy, with Joeli Brearley, founder of Pregnant Then Screwed. To Be A Boy is one of the most listened to parenting podcasts in the UK, reaching number 7 in the UK Spotify podcast charts in June 2025.
Elliott has written for publications such as The Independent, The Telegraph and Grazia and frequently appears across the media, including a feature on Loose Women and regular contributions to LBC, Radio 5 Live and BBC Radio London.
Elliott has held senior DEI positions in large companies, most notably as the Head of DEI Delivery at HM Treasury.
Elliott was recently awarded a MBE for his work supporting new dads and he was recognised by the United Nations and awarded the #HeForShe Change maker of the year award by UN Women UK.
Frank Mullane MBE
Frank Mullane MBE
“Seventeen years after two of my family were murdered in domestic abuse, I have at last found a programme which aims to stop these horrors right at the beginning.”
Frank is the CEO of AAFDA (Advocacy After Fatal Domestic Abuse) a centre of excellence for reviews after domestic homicide and for specialist peer support. AAFDA provides specialist, expert advocacy to families after fatal domestic abuse (which includes suicides and unexplained deaths) and helps professionals.
Frank helped ensure that Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs) became law. He also helped develop a model, thought to be unique in the world, which helps families to be integral to reviews after domestic homicide. He continues to work closely with the Home Office to enhance the methodology.
Frank is a ‘reader’ of DHRs (advising the Quality Assurance Panel via detailed assessments), he trains people to chair DHRs and is frequently published on domestic abuse.
Frank is an honorary fellow of the University of Gloucestershire where he also is a visiting lecturer. He was awarded an MBE in 2019.
Leadership Team
Tracy Snotra
Becky Reynolds
Becky Reynolds
Becky joined For Baby’s Sake as Deputy Director of Operations in October 2024. Becky qualified as a social worker in 2008 and has experience across Children’s Social Care in a range of roles as Social Worker, Approved Mental Health Professional, Team Manager, Head of Service and Principal Social Worker. Becky has also been a Professional Officer at the British Association of Social Workers and Practice Lead at a charity supporting care experienced young people. Becky brings her experience of statutory social work, training and practice development.
Owen Day
Owen Day
Owen joined the trust as Director of Finance & Business Development in October 2024.
Owen initially trained as an accountant in the NHS before moving over the Higher Education (King’s College London University and the Dyson Institute of Engineering) before becoming Director of Finance & Resources for Envision an education charity.
Owen is a Fellow of the Association of Accounting Technicians (FMAAT) and a Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (FCCA). Alongside his experience in finance, he is experienced with leading HR/People functions, IT, Governance & other shared services.
Owen has a passion for working for organisations that have a positive impact on society and is also a charity trustee for The Children’s University Trust.
Lauren Seager-Smith
Lauren Seager-Smith
Lauren Seager-Smith became Chief Executive of The For Baby’s Sake Trust in May 2023, bringing expertise and experience in leading charities through growth and development, along with a track-record as a leading advocate for children’s rights and trauma-informed, whole-family approaches.
Lauren was previously CEO of Kidscape, the charity that provides help with bullying, where she led the charity to develop its strategy and governance, expand its services and grow its income. Before then, she was National Coordinator of the Anti-Bullying Alliance.
Lauren’s record of representing sensitive and complex needs of children and families to a public audience includes extensive media experience, including press, television and radio.
Lauren holds a number of high-profile Board positions including Trustee of Children England and membership of the Action for Children England Committee. Lauren was delighted to be awarded Associate of the Institute of Responsible Leadership in recognition of her active commitment to growing leadership in the charity sector.
Judith Rees
Judith Rees
Judith took up her role at For Baby’s Sake Trust in July 2015, having worked in the NHS for 33 years.
While with the NHS Judith was a Staff Nurse, Midwife, Health Visitor, Practice Teacher, and, Safeguarding Children’s Nurse and Team Leader for Health Visitors and School Nurses. She went on to set up the Family Nurse Partnership Team in Hertfordshire and was Supervisor for four years.
Judith completed an MSc in Child Protection and Child Welfare. Her dissertation was on producing an assessment tool for Health Visitors responding to police notifications of domestic abuse where there were children or an unborn baby in the family.
Judith’s passion for early intervention and safeguarding in relation to domestic abuse and her training, supervision and safeguarding skills are being put to excellent use at The For Baby’s Sake Trust.
Central Team
Emily Johnstone
Dorien Scheets
Vandana Alimchandani
