UK Team

• Shaenna Loughnane

  Chief Executive

  Shaenna first volunteered with Bridge2Aid in 2006 and officially joined the Bridge2Aid as UK Operation Director 2011. Shaenna brings a wealth of knowledge to the role of CEO and also experience as a dental practice owner and BDA Good Practice assessor. As well as working diligently in her role with Bridge2Aid she is studying for an MA in International Development.

• Paul Tasman

  Operations Manager

  With a successful background in business development Paul has worked in the Third Sector since 2007 working with Alzheimer’s Society and Royal Voluntary Service prior to joining Bridge2Aid.  Part of the senior management team his main areas of responsibility are managing UK and TZ operations and leading on our fundraising strategy.

• Natalie Adams

  Fundraising and Operations Co-ordinator

  Office Manager Natalie began fundraising for Bridge2Aid back in 2008 and officially joined the team in 2011. Her background is primarily in developing IT strategies and data architecture. Natalie also has 10 years experience in volunteering with local charities.

• Karen Tranter

  Financial Controller (part-time)

  Financial Controller Karen joined the team in July 2013. Qualified as a Certified Accountant in 1991 she has worked in industry as an accountant for nearly 25 years. She also has over 20 years working in various roles in local charities outside of her working life.

• Jackie Aldridge

  Volunteer Co-ordinator

  Jackie joined Bridge2Aid in November 2013 and works with Emma to provide a seamless volunteering experience. Jackie is also Director and Trustee of her local arts centre.

• Emma Johnson

  Volunteer Co-ordinator

  Emma is responsible for developing and delivering our training programmes. Working as a team with Jackie she is in contact with our volunteers from initial application through to the moment that they board the flights to Tanzania and are delivered safely to our programme team there.

• Kaysha Wight

  Fundraising Executive

  Kaysha has over 7 years working as a fundraiser with a diverse range of charities such as Greenpeace, Cancer Research and Sense. Kaysha also has a degree in Global Development and International Relations.

• Jessi Pywell

  Finance Administrator

  The most recent addition to our team Jessi supports Karen keeping on top of the day to day finances. Jessi’s background is in book keeping, charity and choral singing.