We are committed to amplifying the voices of care experienced people, ensuring their rights are upheld, and meeting their needs with respect and integrity.
Avocados Impact, founded in 2020 by Rachael and Katie, is an independent rights advice service and community dedicated to supporting care experienced individuals in Devon. As a lived experience run organisation, we combine the knowledge, passion, and expertise of both professional and care experienced leaders. Rachael, an Independent Social Worker, and Katie, care experienced herself, have built a space where individuals can access tailored guidance and support outside of statutory services. Our organisation is guided by a Board of Directors with both professional and lived experience of the care system, alongside a Lived Experience Board of care experienced individuals who actively shape and influence our work.
Meet the Team: Board of Directors
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Rachael
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
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Katie
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR & CO-FOUNDER
DIRECTOR OF RIGHTS ADVICE SERVICE
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Steph
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
CHAIR OF BOARD
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Rebecca
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SAFEGUARDING LEAD
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Claudia
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
LEGAL LEAD
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Jason
NON-EXECUTIE DIRCTOR
FUNDING LEAD
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Liz
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
BUSINESS STRATEGY LEAD
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Janelle
NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
HR LEAD
Meet the Team: Lived Experience Board
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Brigit
LIVED EXPERIENCE BOARD MEMBER
CHAIR OF BOARD
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Phil
LIVED EXPERIENCE BOARD MEMBER
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Teddi
LIVED EXPERIENCE BOARD MEMBER
SOCIAL MEDIA AND MERCHANDISE LEAD
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Emily
LIVED EXPERIENCE BOARD MEMBER
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Ellie
LIVED EXPERIENCE BOARD MEMBER
ADMIN LEAD
Meet the Team: Volunteers
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Allison
BOOKKEEPER