Meet the OMS team
Meet the OMS team
We inform, support and empower everyone with MS to lead a full and healthy life.
OMS Team
Stephen Richards
Interim CEO
Stephen joined Overcoming MS in April 2022. He has worked across the NHS and Voluntary sectors for virtually all his working life. He has both General and Mental Nurse qualifications and managed a hospital-based specialist palliative care service in Newham, London.
Stephen worked at Macmillan Cancer Support for 18 years and was a Regional Director, Director of England, and Director of Professional En...
Sarah Parker
Executive Assistant to CEO & Chair of the Board
Sarah joined OMS in April 2022 as Executive Assistant to CEO and Chair of the Board. Sarah has extensive administration experience from a variety of backgrounds and also has charity experience as a volunteer.
Sian Southward
Head of Programmes (part-time)
Sian joined OMS in 2021 as Head of Programmes, focusing on implementing the new OMS business strategy and project management best practice. Her experience spans over 16 years in the charity sector.
Liz Waters
Community Engagement Programme Manager
Liz has joined OMS as the Community Engagement Programme Manager. She has worked in the charity sector for over 20 years, predominantly in health-focused charities with people who have long-term conditions.
Jake Connor
Community Engagement Administrator
Jake joined OMS in March 2022 as a Community Engagement Administrator, working with and supporting our Ambassadors to help grow our support networks Circles. Jake has previous volunteering and fundraising experience.
Eve Robinson
Head of Fundraising
Eve joined the OMS team in September 2020 as of Head of Fundraising. She brings extensive fundraising experience from working within the charity sector since 2004.
Vicky Mason
Head of Digital (part-time)
Vicky joined OMS in 2021 as Head of Digital. She brings 20 years’ experience in marketing across a range of sectors, with a specialism in CRM and Digital Marketing.
Clare Norton
Digital Content Manager
Clare joined OMS in May 2022 as the Digital Content Manager. She has a background in marketing and communications. Clare also has charity experience as a volunteer.
Regina Beach
Podcast Content Manager (part-time)
Regina joined Overcoming MS in October 2021 as the Trusts and Community Fundraising Manager and now supports with the podcast. She has 10 years’ experience in communications and project management, and lives with MS.
Jane Bambridge
Data Analyst (part-time)
Jane joined the OMS team in November 2017. As the Data Analyst, she is responsible for running the OMS database and delivering data insights.
Nicola Spiers
CRM Administrator (part-time)
Nicola joined the OMS team in May 2022. With over 20 years administration experience, she supports the digital team with CRM administration tasks.
Henry Pohl
Head of Finance (part-time)
Henry works as OMS's Finance Manager. He supports the organisation to ensure that funds are spent wisely.
Louise Church
Team Administrator (part-time)
Louise is the Team Administrator at OMS having joined in April 2019. She supports the smooth running of the organisation.
Dr Jonathan White
Medical Advisor & Event Facilitator
MBChB, MRCOG
Dr Jonathan White supports OMS as a Medical Advisor and Event Facilitator. He is an Obstetrician and Gynecologist and was diagnosed with MS in 2015.
Jonathan lives on the North Coast of Northern Ireland, is married to Jenny and father to Angus and Struan. He went to University of Glasg...