THE MERIT CLUB: PANEL TALK
15 Oct 2024 18:00
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WHAT
Join us as we strive to create healthier, happier workplaces where women can thrive both personally and professionally. Whether you're grappling with mental health concerns or an employer looking to foster a supportive workplace culture, this talk offers invaluable perspectives and actionable insights for all.
For this Women Who Lead, we will be joined by an awe-inspiring panel who are not only creating exceptional work in their day-to-day lives, but they are bringing the next generation of women up with them!
The panel comprises of Anastasia Vinnikova, a mental health specialist who has helped charities, the Bank of England and various organisations with mental health support and guidance on workplace policy and Ashley Fontaine. Through Ashley's work in learning and development as well as her work for the mental health charity, Mind, Ashley Fontaine has helped destigmatise mental health by educating and supporting those who need it most. Ashley is a fierce leader who explores the multifaceted ways in which race intersects with mental health.
WHO
Anastasia Vinnikova is an award-winning mental health and wellbeing advocate.Anastasia previously led the wellbeing agenda at the Bank of England, and spent 2 years on the Commission for Equality in Mental Health with the Centre for Mental Health. Currently, Anastasia is Head of Workplace Wellbeing at MindForward Alliance UK, and sits on the Samaritans Policy, Partnerships and Research Committee as a Lived Experience Advisor, as well as acting as a Lived Experience Advisor on their Online Excellence Programme. Anastasia is a Trustee of InspireUK , a new charity aiming to provide accessible mental health therapies.
Ashley Fontaine is a mental health/youth voice advocate leveraging 4+ years designing, delivering, and directing impactful projects, programmes, and campaigns. Currently the Young People's Programme Manager at Neighbourhood Watch Network and a previous Youth Programme Development Consultant at Mind, she is passionate about creating initiatives that empower, support, and safeguard youths.