The Tourettes Action team

Emma McNally 

CEO

Emma is both a successful business executive and an avid campaigner for the
needs of people with TS. She is passionate about the cause and has worked tirelessly on improving the access to diagnosis and treatment. Emma joined TA in January 2022 and has a son with TS.

Adam Janocka

Operations Manager

Adam has worked in operations for over ten years and holds a wealth of knowledge in delivering projects to young people and adults who experience barriers to achieving their potential. Having TS himself, Adam is driven to ensure those living with TS and their families are heard and importantly able to achieve their goals on a fair and even platform.

Pippa McClounan

Communications and Projects Manager

Pippa works 4 days a week from our office in Farnborough, Hampshire. Pippa manages TA’s internal and external communications whilst also playing a role in planning and managing strategic projects. Pippa joined TA in 2014 and has a son with TS.

Alison Fazakerley

Accounts

Ali works four days a week in our office in Farnborough and has been with TA since 2011, making her the longest serving member of the team. She looks after the TA accounts and finances. 

Lucy Toghill

Education Manager

Lucy joined TA after dedicating 15 years to teaching in mainstream primary schools. With a son who has Tourette’s, she was motivated to make a positive impact for others facing similar challenges. As our Education Manager, she develops and oversees our CPD-accredited educational training programme. Lucy provides support to those navigating difficulties within the education system and will consult with schools and education professionals to enhance their understanding of Tourette syndrome.

Venetia Masters

Office Administrator

Venetia works part-time and is based at our Farnborough office. Venetia helps with all administration tasks including ensuring all online shop orders are processed, sending out information packs plus general office duties. Venetia joined TA in August 2019.

Ione Georgakis

Therapies and Advocacy Manager

Ione is an Occupational Therapist who works part-time for Tourettes Action as an Advocacy and Therapies Manager. Using her professional and personal lived experience, Ione develops and leads our evidence-based CPD-accredited, health and workplace training programmes. Ione provides advocacy and offers support to healthcare professionals, employers, and individuals with TS.

Jenna Doran

Social Media Specialist

Jenna works 5 days a week both from home and from our office in Farnborough and manages all our social media platforms, as well as helping to grow and assist our online community. Jenna joined TA in June 2022 and has a son who manages tics and has sensory needs.

Suzanne Parsons

Support Services Manager

Suzanne is responsible for managing our support services including live chat, helpdesk, befriending, and volunteers. She has worked closely with TA since 2016 in the role of Kent support group co-ordinator. She joined the TA team in June 2022. She is passionate about promoting TS awareness and has a son and a daughter with TS.

Kelsie-Rose Edwards

Support Services Administrator

Kelsie joined TA in 2021 and works part-time to assist with admin duties to support the team. Kelsie also covers Live Chat and answers Helpdesk emails. Kelsie has Tourette syndrome so is superbly placed to assist those who contact the TA Helpdesk for support.

Kat Congreve

Online Support Groups Leader

Kat works part time for TA running our online support groups. She is also a lecturer in psychological therapies and a counsellor for children and young people. Kat has Tourette's and is extremely passionate about early intervention and building awareness around TS. Kat also has three children, each with their own unique neurodiversity.

Laura Davidson

Support Groups Leader

Laura is our Support Groups Leader and works part time, primarily from home, but also visits our face-to-face support groups around the UK. She has a daughter and brother with Tourette's. Laura is passionate about supporting Tourettes Action and can often be found at events such as London Marathon to cheer on our fundraisers, as the charity has been a huge part of her life since she was a child. 

Anne-Marie Henry

Fundraising Assistant

Anne-Marie joined TA in January 2024 to support our fundraising initiatives. Possessing extensive expertise in both charity fundraising and marketing, she is enthusiastic about collaborating with our team to actively raise funds and realize our objectives. As a mother to four neurodiverse children, including a daughter with Tourette syndrome, Anne-Marie brings a strong personal connection to our mission.

Diane Rumble

Accounts Assistant

Diane is the newest member of our team, joining us in April 2024. Diane works part-time as an Accounts Assistant working closely with our Accountancy Lead from our office based in Farnborough.  

Amanda Patterson

Residential Events Manager

Amanda works part time from home in Norfolk. With many years experience in youth, community and family support, she is keen to use these skills to enrich our residential events! Having been supported by the charity when her eldest was diagnosed with Tourette’s, she’s passionate about advocating and supporting others who may be in a similar situation.

Katie Skinner

Education Events Manager

Katie has a background in Education with 15 years’ experience as a Specialist Teacher and Senior Leader. Katie has extensive experience in using psycho-education to promote inclusive practices and improve understanding. Katie is passionate about providing practical support to help overcome barriers to accessibility and inclusion. Using her professional and personal lived experience of neurodiversity, Katie develops and leads our Education Events including webinars and workshops for the Tourette’s community, professionals and families.

Ros Taylor

Trust Funding Consultant

Ros is responsible for applications that TA makes to funding bodies.