Meet The Team
Karolina Gerlich – Chief Executive Officer

Another passion of hers is women’s rights and she is currently also an Advisor for the Women’s Equality Party. Karolina has been invited to participate in many media experiences as a voice for care workers to raise awareness of their under-valued hard work.
She loves working at The CWC because the determination, commitment and sacrifice of the care workforce deserves recognition.
Lee Stribling – Head of Operations

Victoria Newton-Cutler - Head of Fundraising

Victoria is naturally empathetic, warm, and friendly and loves nothing more than to use her active listening skills to really get to the root of her client's requirements employing a consultative approach to support them achieve their goals.
Personally she spends many hours walking the English coastline with her husband and black Labrador Wellington, and, can often be found reading in quiet sunny spots.
Shanna Wells - Head of Marketing & Events

She is excited to be able to give something back at The CWC and is looking forward to continuing to spread awareness of social care and to help support the amazing care workers.
In her free time, she sings in a band, is Chair of a leading music charity (The British Association of Barbershop Singers) and thoroughly enjoys spending time with her husband, two boys and two dogs.
Sophie Henry - Marketing & Events Manager

Outside of work, she is also a Trainee Mental Health counsellor, dedicated to supporting mental well-being. Sophie loves to be outdoors, exploring new places and going on adventures. Whether it's hiking, camping, or discovering hidden gems in nature.
Neil Flack - National Accounts Manager

Neil has owned his own business in the aviation sector for 12 years as well as working in high profile sales consultancy roles within the industry. He has enjoyed building long lasting relationships with his customers across a broad range of sectors, including transport and electrical wholesale markets, bringing a wealth of client driven sales focus spanning 25 years.
He has an approachable personality and values excellent customer care and understands the need for building professional relationships through good communication and understanding. Neil has a passion for highlighting the need for better mental health support and wellbeing.
Personally, Neil enjoys spending his free time at home in Hertfordshire with his wife and 2 children. He has a keen interest in baking, reading and the occasional bike ride.
Tom Anson - Lead Sales Generator

Tom was a Support Worker for 2 years at an adult residential home and so his role at the CWC gives him the opportunity to continue making a contribution to the care sector and those working within it.
In his spare time Tom loves keeping fit by swimming with a club as well as running by the beach. He likes to unwind by learning Spanish, going to language meet up groups and local comedy nights and generally enjoys being around other people. In his downtime he likes to listen to the news in Spanish, podcasts and read about politics.
Keeley Mudd - Head of Projects & Policy

Keeley has an MSc in Social Work and a BA in Criminology and Sociology. She brings 15 years of experience developing and delivering local, national, and international community projects.
With a strong focus on consultation, engagement, and co-production she has recruited and supported youth advisory panels, organised consultation days, and brought together over 100 organisations and artists to co-produce a festival celebrating Refugee Week.
In her spare time, Keeley loves creative writing and trying an array of weird and wonderful activities from handstand classes to circus skills and free diving.
Olivia Firth - Project Coordinator

Olivia has an Undergraduate degree in Human Rights and Social Justice and a Master's degree in Human Rights, both from Kingston University. Within academia, she specialised in intersectional feminist theory, race and sexuality studies. Alongside this, Olivia has worked as a care worker, both in domiciliary and residential settings. By joining The Care Workers' Charity, she hopes to continue amplifying care workers voices and pursue her passion to ensure every care worker is treated with dignity and respect in all sectors.
In her spare time, Olivia enjoys going to theatre shows with friends and family, as well as learning new arts and crafts, baking and reading historical non-fiction.
Taylor-Anne McCarthy – Head of Grants

In her previous role, Taylor worked with various grant funders to implement projects to benefit residents. Her role at The CWC allows her to work on the other side of the coin, awarding grants to help improve the lives of others.
In her spare time, Taylor has an unquenchable thirst for travelling and finding the best beaches
Cath Williams – Lead Generation Executive

She is qualified in Advice and Guidance with an interest in social welfare, she previously worked for The CWC as a grant administrator, giving her a valuable insight into the support needs of care workers.
In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and walking their two dogs.
Daina Karai – Grants Administrator

Working for the CWC gives her and opportunity to try something new and make a small difference to care workers’ lives.
In her spare time she enjoys cooking and yoga