Our team

Alessandra is our CEO, leading the Charity and working with our Board, Stakeholder and Senior Management Team to ensure high quality service provision, engagement with Funders and Corporate Partners and overseeing Finance and Safeguarding. Alessandra has 20 years experience in the charity sector and passionate about making mental health support accessible to all.

alessandra@changesbristol.org.uk

Alex ensures the smooth running of the office and gives support across a range of fundamental areas in the organisation and administration for the charity.  He has a huge passion for mental health from his own experiences and joined the charity as a volunteer befriender and facilitator, he then fell in love with it and joined the team.  He is a big fan of films, music, running, going to gigs and is a huge dog lover.

alexserjeant@changesbristol.org.uk

Sayam started as a volunteer for peer group support in 2020 and finds great value in the work that Changes does. She is a lover of art, music, movies, cultural activities and loves working with people and connecting with them.

sayam@changesbristol.org.uk

Helena started at Changes as a placement student and came back as a project worker. She is passionate about mental health support that is accessible for everyone and believes in the importance of community and connection. Outside of work, Helena enjoys singing, going to concerts and playing sports with friends.

helena@changesbristol.org.uk

Pippa is a placement student currently studying psychology at the University of Surrey. She is interested in mental health and values the accessibility of the services provided by Changes. During her time on placement, Pippa hopes to gain a deeper understanding of how psychological theory can be applied to support individuals’ wellbeing. In her free time Pippa enjoys listening to music, cooking and playing video games.

pippa@changesbristol.org.uk