Meet Our Team
Here is your chance to meet the team, including our OTs and those with Sensory Integration accreditation, OT Assistants, OT Technician and the Back Office team.
Our Clinical Team
Alison Cairns
Alison qualified in 1989, working originally with young adults with neurological and physical disabilities. She has worked as an HCPC registered Occupational Therapist with children since 1998 specialising in children with complex needs such as Autism and ADHD, learning disabilities, sensory processing difficulties and Developmental Coordination Disorder. More recently working with co-occurring conditions such as anxiety, Alison continues to expand her skills and knowledge.
Alison was the clinical supervisor for OT students and Clinical Team Lead in her role in the NHS between 1998 and 2014. Alison undertook specialist assessment and treatment of children within specialist nursery and school settings. She also worked part time in independent practice between 2012-2014.
She has been trained in 24-hour postural management, complex seating and equipment for children with conditions such as cerebral palsy and has worked within special school environments. Alison is also trained to Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner Level.
Since 2014 Alison has worked solely within independent practice, establishing Ace Children’s Occupational Therapy and recruiting the OT team.
Alison trains educational staff on a regular basis in her role, supporting OT students and return to practice OT colleagues too. She has been invited on a number of occasions to be the keynote speaker at Hampshire wide conferences organised by Hampshire County Council.
Whilst taking on a Clinical Team Lead and management role at Ace, she also continues to deliver OT assessments and treatment sessions.
Alison Cairns, CEO and Clinical Team Lead
Dip COT
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
RCOT Member
Trained to Advanced Sensory Integration Practitioner Level
CYPF member
COTSS-IP member
Helen Carr
Helen qualified as an Occupational Therapist from Oxford Brookes University in 2002. In her early career, Helen gained a broad range of experience working in the NHS in a variety of settings. She took up her first Paediatric Occupational Therapy post in 2016, as a school-based OT working with a diverse range of children aged 7-19 with a profile of mild to moderate levels of processing delay, specific learning disabilities, sensory processing difficulties, ADHD, social communication difficulties, autism, Developmental Coordination Delay and those students that have found mainstream school particularly challenging.
In 2024, Helen completed her Sensory Integration Level 2 course.
Helen is also our Designated Safeguarding Lead.
Helen Carr, Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
RCOT Member
HCPC Registered
CYPF Member
Sensory Integration Level 1
Miriam Mitchell
Miriam graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from St. Loye’s College, Exeter University in 1996. After working in the areas of Orthopaedics, Medical, Surgical and Prosthetics, at Queen Margaret Hospital NHS Trust Dunfermline, and Southern General Hospital NHS Trust Glasgow, she entered Paediatrics when she joined the Developmental Coordination Disorder Team at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Glasgow in 1999.
A move to England in 2001 with her future husband, saw her appointed to a Senior Post as an Advanced Paediatric OT at Frimley’s Children’s Centre in Surrey, where she was responsible for a Community Paediatric Generic Caseload which included children with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Sensory Processing Difficulties, Motor and Visual Perceptual Difficulties, Developmental Coordination Disorder, handwriting difficulties, and other developmental disorders. Her work included assessment and treatment of children with a range of difficulties and functional problems including issues with self-care tasks, play, accessing the curriculum and assessing the environment.
Prior to joining the Ace Children’s Occupational Therapy team, Miriam worked in the NHS as a Clinical Team Leader with responsibilities for supervising and mentoring staff as well as ensuring the delivery of the OT service provision into schools. Miriam had responsibility for the training of students throughout her time in the NHS and participated in training for schools to Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs) and other educational staff.
Miriam Mitchell, Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
BAOT Member
RCOT Member
CYPF Member
SI Network Member
Candice Hay
Candice is an enthusiastic and dedicated Occupational Therapist with over 15 years’ experience in private practice. Candice qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2008 with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Witwatersrand in South Africa; following this she completed her community service year at Tara H. Moross Hospital.
In 2014, Candice opened her own Paediatric OT clinic at the Manor Medical Centre in Sandton, which she sold, after emigrating to the UK with her family in 2016.
Since moving to the UK, Candice has worked at a paediatric clinic in the greater London area where her love for Paediatrics, integrated with Mental Health, only strengthened.
Candice has completed further training in The Science of Happiness and Wellbeing, Mental Health First Aid, Self-Harm and Suicide Awareness, Anatomy of Upper and Lower Extremities, and Integrated Learning Therapy. In 2023 she attained her Level 2 certificate in Counselling skills and embarked on further training in the courses of Overcoming Dyslexia and The Science of Well-Being for Teens.
In her spare time, Candice enjoys long distance running and aerial aerobics.
Candice Hay, Occupational Therapist
BSc Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
BAOT Member
RCOT Member
Sarah Regan
Sarah has been as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist since 2015, following 4 years of intense study towards a strategic career change, leading her to proudly achieve her Bournemouth University BSc Occupational Therapy degree. Prior to this, Sarah also undertook a Psychodynamic Counselling Diploma and related volunteer work experience, which subsequently led to 4 years working as a Learning Support Assistant, in a mainstream education setting and within a specialist Autism resource. This role was her inspiration and motivation for embarking on her Paediatric Occupational Therapy career, with Autism Spectrum Conditions becoming her specialism and passion.
Sarah has experience of working within both educational and community settings. She has developed a deeper understanding of the importance in working collaboratively with the child, their family, and their wider support network, thus enabling appropriate and effective Occupational Therapy assessment and interventions, home/education environmental adaptations and provision of specialist equipment, as well as the development and delivery of bespoke training packages. This collaborative approach enables Sarah to provide a holistic client-centred service, for the young people in her care.
Sarah’s other passions include music, singing, dancing, arts, crafts and Yoga. Sarah is ‘Special Yoga’ trained, specifically in relation to teaching young people diagnosed Autism and ADHD. Sarah enjoys playing piano and guitar in her spare time and acrylic painting on canvas. Sarah is a member of her local Rock Choir and attends Ballroom Dancing classes with her husband. Sarah also enjoys designing and hand-sewing Barbie doll clothes for a local children’s charity, which is a personally valued skill passed down through the generations, by Sarah’s grandmother and great aunt.
Sarah Regan, Occupational Therapist
BSc Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
RCOT Member
Sarah Minter
Sarah began her OT career in 2014, specialising in neuro-rehab, palliative care and discharge planning, before securing her first job in paediatrics at a specialist school for autism in Berkshire.
Sarah progressed to Band 6, beginning her studies in Ayres Sensory Integration, with a growing interest in the impact of retained reflexes on sensory motor development. During this time, Sarah also qualified as a DIR Floortime Practitioner.
In 2020, Sarah began work at a school for children with dyslexia, dyspraxia, ASD, ADHD and mild learning disabilities / genetic conditions in her local area and completed training as both an Ayres Sensory Integration Practitioner and RMTi Consultant for the treatment of retained reflexes.
Sarah became a Band 7 Occupational Therapy Lead in 2022, supervising and training both qualified and assistant staff, as well as managing the EHCP funded caseload and the general running of the department. The department began to offer The Listening Program to students at the school during break and tutor times, as a result of Sarah completing The Listening Program provider’s course.
Sarah has experience in assessing children to contribute to EHCP reviews and tribunals, and is acutely aware of the stress this process places families under, and the sheer amount of energy and resources necessary to navigate the process.
Sarah most enjoys developing supportive and collaborative working relationships with families and children.
Sarah Stoner, Occupational Therapist
BSc Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
RCOT Member
Ayres Sensory Integration
Monika Salunke
Monika has been a qualified occupational therapist with professional qualification, skills and work experience in paediatric rehabilitation, she is a registered HCPC therapist who completed her bachelor’s degree in OT in 2008 from India and is an advanced level therapist qualified in Ayres Sensory Integration from the University of Southern California in 2015.
Prior to joining the Ace Children’s Occupational Therapy team, she was working as a registered occupational therapist in India under the All India Occupational Therapist Association. She has been working as a senior occupational therapist in the management of various cases like Autism, Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Dyspraxia, Global Developmental Delay, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophies, and Down’s Syndrome.
Monika is a focused and ambitious occupational therapist with the ability to adapt to challenges that arise while working within professional boundaries. She is an energetic team player who coordinates with the team to achieve success.
Monika Salunke, Occupational Therapist
BSc Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
RCOT Member
Ayres Sensory Integration
Andrea Foyen
Andrea qualified in 1979 as a State Registered Dietician in Germany and in 1984 with an HND in Business Studies. Andrea came to England in 1987, where she started a family. After home educating her children for some time, Andrea worked at a Special Needs School in Hampshire as a specialist Learning Assistant and Therapy Assistant. It was there that her passion for Occupational Therapy was ignited and she qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2015 from Bournemouth University. Andrea gained experience in a hospital setting, working in A&E and rehabilitation.
Andrea then made the transition to work in the NHS in the community, with children and young people as a Paediatric Occupational Therapist, working in mainstream and special schools, in home and clinic settings. Andrea worked in a multidisciplinary team, working with a variety of children from 0-19 years, including children with physical disabilities, and children with ASD and ADHD, DCD and sensory modulation difficulties. Using an occupational therapy motor learning approach, Andrea has been successfully teaching children occupations such as letter formation, how to ride a bike and tying shoelaces. Andrea then enabled children at a specialist school for children with Autism to achieve their ‘Personal Best’. This was achieved by approaches and strategies such as working within a Total Communication environment, utilising the ‘Attention Autism’ and the ‘Positive Behaviour’ approach.
Andrea is very passionate about helping children to achieve their full potential and has experience in working with children to increase their self-esteem, reduce anxiety and work on their emotional self-regulation.
Andrea Foyen, Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
RCOT member
Ines Dominguez
Ines graduated as an Occupational Therapist in Madrid, Spain, where she originates from, and has since devoted her career to supporting children and their families. She has a deep passion for helping children thrive. Over the years Ines has completed several specialised courses in paediatrics, including advanced level training in sensory integration through CLASI, to better address the unique needs of every child she works with.
Every day, Ines is inspired by the opportunity to help children unlock their potential. Whether it’s improving their motor skills, enhancing sensory processing, or fostering independence in daily activities, she is committed to tailoring strategies that empower each child to succeed. Ines works to create a safe, supportive, and fun environment where children can learn, grow, and flourish. She finds nothing more rewarding than seeing a child build confidence and achieve milestones that improve their quality of life.
Ines looks forward to partnering with families on this meaningful journey to help their children reach their goals.
Ines Dominguez, Occupational Therapist
BSc Occupational Therapy
HCPC Registered
CLASI Sensory Integration
Alexander ter Kuile
Alex gained his BSc (Hons) in Occupational Therapy from The University of Southampton. Prior to this, he worked as an Occupational Therapy Assistant for 8 years specialising in learning disability and forensic mental health. Within this role, he led on the development of the hospital’s recovery college which supported service users to gain real work opportunities and improve their functional independence.
Upon graduating, Alex has worked in neurorehabilitation within adult and children’s services across various charity settings. He has gained specialist experience within CYP national neuro-rehabilitation centres and PMLD schools, supporting children with highly complex needs to access their activities of daily living and education, utilising his keen interest in assistive and neurotechnology.
Alex has experience in completing functional assessments, developing child-centred treatment plans, providing input for EHCP provisions, and delivering both 1:1 and group-based interventions in addition to regularly reviewing progress. Alex adapts his approach and communication style to build rapport and gain a comprehensive understanding of each child’s strengths, abilities, and areas for development.
Alex is particularly passionate about supporting children and young people who are neurodivergent in accessing education more effectively. During university, he developed a service proposal for a project focused on enabling neurodiverse students to access education more effectively, using strategies such as sensory diets, environmental adaptations, and differentiated learning resources. He is enthusiastic about continuing to explore these approaches in real-world settings with children and young people to empower them in their lives.
Alexander ter Kuile, Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
Sophie (Fi) Olley
Fi qualified as an Occupational Therapist in 2010 and went on to complete her postgraduate Master’s degree in Occupational Therapy at Cardiff University. She began her career supporting adults with complex needs, including learning disabilities, mental health conditions, and palliative care. While on an elective placement in Canada, Fi discovered her passion for working with children and their families, which shaped the direction of her career.
Since 2014, Fi has specialised in paediatrics, working with children across a wide range of settings including hospitals, child development centres, schools, clinics, and homes. This has given her extensive experience supporting children with a variety of developmental, physical, psycho-social and sensory needs.
In 2019, Fi became a Sensory Integration Practitioner, she has a special interest in this area and is currently completing further advanced training. She is passionate about helping children reach their full potential and supporting families with practical, meaningful strategies that make everyday life easier and more enjoyable.
MSc Occupational Therapy
BSc (HONS) Occupational Therapy
Sensory Integration Practitioner (SI Level 3)
HCPC Registered
RCOT Member
Lucinda Cocks
Lucinda gained a degree in Economics before working as an Investment Fund Manager with financial intermediary Hargreaves Lansdown in Bristol. Having decided that her vocation lay elsewhere, and after taking a career break travelling India, Nepal, Thailand and Australia, she re-trained as a Mental Health Nurse at King Alfred’s College, Winchester and Park Prewett Hospital in Basingstoke. She worked as Community Psychiatric Nurse in Aldershot for the Hollies Community Mental Health team andas a Senior Sister managing a caseload of 60 patients. She also mentored nursing students.
After spending a number of years at home bringing up two children, Lucinda then returned to work part-time as a Special Needs Learning Support Assistant at Hook Junior School, supporting children with a variety of needs one-to-one. During her time there she achieved two qualifications in Speech, Language and Communication Needs, following which she delivered SLCN interventions. She also completed a course to teach Yoga and Meditation in schools, rolling out a programme of Yoga for the entire school and running a daily Yoga and Mindfulness Meditation group for vulnerable children.
In her spare time, Lucinda enjoys learning languages and gained a Russian GCSE from Queen Mary’s College, Basingstoke. She also speaks German and Norwegian. Lucinda works as a volunteer for English Heritage at Stonehenge in the re-constructed Neolithic Huts, sharing information about Stone-age life and artifacts with visitors, and also volunteers for a local horse sanctuary. She enjoys playing the piano and is currently learning to play the cello.
Lucinda Cocks, Occupational Therapy Technician
BA (Hons) Economics
Diploma in Higher Education, Nursing (Mental Health)
ENB 998 Teaching and Assessing in Clinical Practice
Lorraine Newlands
Lorraine has over 15 years of experience working within education as a Teaching Assistant. Her previous role was working in an SEN school, supporting students who required additional support to complete tasks, implementing strategies to help them have the best opportunity for developing and learning. Lorraine supported students aged between 16-20 to gain the skills and experiences necessary to be able to access and make a sustained transition into college, vocational training and long term paid employment. Her goals were to find creative solutions to meet the young people’s needs, in a way that respected their individuality.
Lorraine’s personal philosophy is that each young person has the ability to succeed in reaching their dreams and that as a facilitator she should nurture and encourage their passions and ambitions. She believes that her role is to support a young person’s progress by helping them to break down barriers towards their success.
The young adults whom she has had the pleasure to support were given the independence and confidence to explore situations out of their comfort zone but in a safe environment.
She is the very proud mother of 3 daughters and 2 grandchildren. Between them and her cocker spaniel, she is kept very busy.
Lorraine Newlands, Occupational Therapy Technician
Talla Carter
Talla is a dedicated parent of two, with her eldest currently enrolled in senior school and her youngest attending junior school. She spent her formative years in a bicultural and bilingual Swiss / French International education system. Talla has leveraged her linguistic and communication skills to engage in international travel and work, gaining insights into diverse cultures. Prior to her role as an Occupational Therapy Technician, she dedicated many years to working for a Chartered Surveyors firm.
Inspired by professionals providing assistance to children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), Talla’s journey into specialising in supporting individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) stemmed from personal experiences. Since 2013, Talla has actively pursued professional development, completing courses such as the NAS EarlyBird Plus course, THOMAS training, TeamTeach blended learning, and, in 2023, achieving Level 1 Makaton Training.
Talla’s focus has primarily been on supporting individuals with additional needs, particularly those on the autism spectrum. Her passion for advocating and assisting people with SEND has been a central theme in both her personal and professional life. She previously served as a 1:1 Learning Support Assistant in a school setting and held the role of the parent SEND governor at Hook Junior School.
In addition to her experience in educational settings, Talla brings a diverse skill set to her role, having worked in administration, customer service, secretarial, and personal assistant capacities. Her wealth of experience enables her to support our clients as one of our Occupational Therapy Technicians.
Talla Carter, Occupational Therapy Technician
Wendene Wignal
Wendene earned her BA in Education Studies from the University of Hertfordshire in 2011. This led to her role as an Advanced Learning Support Practitioner in a mainstream school with a specialist SEN resource. There, she supported children with a range of needs, providing one-to-one assistance and championing inclusive education by introducing strategies that helped students engage, learn, and thrive.
Her approach is rooted in the belief that every child and young person has the potential to succeed. As a facilitator, she sees her role as providing the right support—scaffolding their development, removing barriers, and fostering confidence in a safe and inclusive space.
It was in this role that Wendene discovered her passion for Occupational Therapy, leading her to pursue a career in Paediatric Occupational Therapy. During this new direction, she gained valuable experience across acute and community settings, including rehabilitation and mental health, before qualifying from Bournemouth University in 2025.
Beyond her work in education and health, Wendene has also developed strong skills in administration and customer service, bringing a well-rounded, adaptable approach to her practice. Her diverse background strengthens her ability to connect with families and support children in reaching their full potential.
Outside of her professional life, Wendene enjoys landscape photography and actively volunteers at a local youth club.
Wendene Wignal, Occupational Therapist
BSc (Hons) Occupational Therapy
BA Education Studies
RCOT Member
Louise Lane
Louise has an extensive background in accounts, working in both accountancy practices and within the construction industry. When accountancy and office life where no longer fulfilling Louise took a completely different career path and moved into a position within a Nursing Home. Her passion for caring and supporting people developed and she decided to return to university, where she pursued a health care professional qualification and started a BSC Occupational Therapy course in 2022, at the University of Southampton.
Louise is from a military family, with three children, all with differing learning needs which led to her keen interest in children’s developmental milestones.
She is an active supporter of NCT and enjoys being part of their supporting community. In her spare time, she creates bespoke children’s clothing, and soft furnishings, loves sea swimming, being outdoors and taking different country walks with her family and two large Shephard dogs.
Catherine Walker
Catherine graduated with a BA Hons in Design from Bournemouth University. Having realised her passion lies in working within a role supporting others, she worked for ten years supporting neurodiverse adults within a private day care setting.
Within this role, she maintained a person-centred approach supporting adults with a profile of mild to moderate and profound levels of specific learning disabilities, Autism, ADHD and sensory processing differences. She collaborated with the individuals, their families, occupational therapists, speech and language therapists and key people to best develop their personal, social and educational skills, whilst promoting their independence and empowerment.
Working as a Special Needs Assistant, Catherine supported neurodiverse children within an infant school to develop their communication, social skills, sensory and physical development, cognition and learning, independence with life skills and helped the children to fully enjoy their time at school.
Catherine has gained further qualifications in Health and Social Care, Autism and ADHD, Sensory processing, Makaton and BSL. She has developed and adapted person-centred activities and strategies to best suit the needs of individuals so they can live a full, happy lifestyle as independently as possible. Catherine feels working as an occupational therapy assistant gives the opportunity to be creative and imaginative in adapting interventions to make a real impact on the lives of others.
As a proud mum to a young son, Catherine loves running, cycling, swimming and spending time with family and friends.
Catherine Walker, Occupational Therapy Assistant
BA (Hons) Integrated 3D Design
Our Operations Team
Alex Cairns
Alex enjoyed a long career working predominantly at executive level within global IT companies with a particular focus in consulting businesses and driving strategic change. Alex subsequently pursued an interim career working across a variety of sectors at board level fixing complex business, technical and political issues with an underlying IT focus.
In 2017, following Alex’s last assignment, he took a career break and started helping Alison with the newly-formed Ace Children’s Occupational Therapy. He enjoyed this so much that he now runs the Company and has scaled up the operational infrastructure, allowing Alison to focus on the clinical side of the Business.
Alex Cairns, Director & COO
MBCS CITP MIoD MIIM
Zoe Wood
Zoe has over 35 years of experience which has predominantly been working for global corporate IT companies within Project Management divisions for both UK and EMEA; running Project Office Support and acting in pivotal roles supporting senior management teams in Business Analytical and Operational roles.
After leaving corporate life Zoe took on a variety of roles for smaller, growing businesses from Resource Management, Office Management, Financial Controller, Operations Manager and Production Manager, most of which have required a solid understanding of how the businesses operate in detail and making process improvements to improve business efficiency and maximise growth.
Zoe has twins and owns her own horse called Molly. In her spare time, she enjoys competing in equestrian events and she has been featured in ‘Horse and Hound’.
Zoe Wood, Business Manager
Fay Parker
Fay’s focus in her career has been in administration and finance. She has over 30 years’ experience working in a wide variety of businesses from a small graphic design agency, television production and a large global insurance company. She has gained her skills working as a PA, Office Manager, as well as an Administrative and Accounts Assistant.
Prior to joining Ace Children’s Occupational Therapy in 2018, Fay took a career break to spend some time raising her son and daughter.
Fay is our Back Office Administrator as well as Data Protection Officer.
Fay Parker, Back Office Administrator and DPO
Lauren Ballard
Lauren’s career started with a Business and Administration Apprenticeship
before moving on to gain experience working within an Accountancy
company. Following this she moved into the Civil Service alongside the
MOD. Here she carried out several roles gaining vital experience assisting
different military departments, covering Accounts Payable, Quality
Assurance, scheduling training courses and other aspects of office
administration / management.
In her spare time, Lauren enjoys countryside walking, going to the cinema
and reading a good thriller!
Lauren Ballard, Operations Administrator
Lucia Spencer
Lucia’s career started by completing an NVQ Level 2 in Business and Administration, which led directly into an administrative role — a path she has continued to grow in over the past 13 years.
She has been a long-standing and committed team member, building strong working relationships and growing within each organisation. Throughout Lucia’s career, she has gained valuable experience in both the water treatment sector and the NHS, developing a solid background in administration and customer service within diverse and fast-paced environments. She is passionate about working with people and takes pride in supporting teams and processes through efficient and reliable admin support.
Alongside her professional journey, she has built a family and is a proud mother of three. In Lucia’s spare time, she enjoys creating lasting memories with her children and spending quality time together.
Lucia Spencer, Operations Administrator
Rebecca Collins
Rebecca has over 30 years’ experience in a variety of business settings including Legal, Tech, Telecoms, Media, Energy, and Banking.
Following a number of years contracting in the IT Project Management space within Corporate Banks, Rebecca established her own business supporting smaller businesses with their project management and administration needs.
Rebecca joined Ace Children’s Occupational Therapy in October 2021, initially supporting the Back Office and QA teams on a part-time basis. She is now our Quality Assurance Team Lead.
In her spare time, Rebecca has a passion for photography, interior design and singing.
Rebecca Collins, Quality Assurance Team Lead
Jacqui Nucci
Jacqui, a mother of two, has had a varied career spanning education and transportation. After studying psychology at the University of Johannesburg, Jacqui spent several years teaching in primary schools, where she honed her skills in communication, organisation, and leadership. Later, she took on a role in a transport company, where she further developed her organisational and logistical skills.
Along the way, Jacqui discovered an interest in teaching English as a foreign language, which she pursued for a number of years. Her love for travel and exploring new cultures has been a constant source of inspiration, and she has visited several countries to immerse herself in different ways of life.
In her free time, Jacqui enjoys staying fit at the martial arts and fitness gym she runs with her husband. She also loves to read and learn new things, which helps keep her engaged and inspired in all aspects of her life. Whether it’s in her personal or professional pursuits, Jacqui approaches everything with curiosity, passion, and a commitment to excellence.
Jacqui is a key member of our Ace Children’s OT Quality Assurance team.
Jacqui Nucci, Quality Assurance Editor
Bethany Soanes
Bethany spent four rewarding years working as an accessibility consultant, supporting organisations to create more inclusive environments through accessibility audits and disability awareness training. Her background in hospitality and childcare has shaped her calm and caring approach, while her academic achievements, including a First-Class BSc and a Distinction-level MSc in Tourism, Hospitality, and Business Management, reflect her strong work ethic and passion for structure, efficiency and attention to detail.
Bethany then founded her virtual assistance business.
In 2024, Bethany made the decision to step away from the corporate world and spent eight months travelling through South Asia. This experience grounded her, sparked creativity, and reinforced her desire for a more purposeful, balanced life focused on health and wellbeing, inspiring her to establish her virtual assistance business.
Bethany thrives on creating order, loves perfecting the finer details, and genuinely cares about the people she supports.
Outside of work, Bethany enjoys travelling, cooking colourful international dishes, keeping fit, exploring nature, and spending quality time with friends.
Bethany joined Ace Children’s OT on their Quality Assurance team.
Bethany Soanes, Quality Assurance Editor
MSc Tourism, Hospitality and Business Management
Hannah Mason
Having started her career within recruitment, Hannah pursued her passion and completed her CIPD Level 3 in HR where she moved to a back-office administration role, supporting with contract raising, compliance and HR.
Following this, Hannah gained further recruitment experience within the financial sector, supporting candidates through the end-to-end recruitment experience. To accompany this, she has had longstanding and varied administration experience in multiple different industries throughout her career.
In her spare time Hannah enjoys going on walks with her dog, swimming, history and socialising with her friends!
Hannah Mason, Operations Administrator