Our trustees
Behind everything we achieve at SARSAS is the unwavering support of our amazing board of trustees.
Their time, dedication and expertise help steer our work and strengthen our impact, ensuring we can continue supporting people affected by sexual violence. We’re incredibly lucky to have such passionate champions guiding us.
Meet our Trustees
Jen DeKalb-Poyer (she/her)
Jen is Business Development Manager at Knowle West Heath Park. She previously spent many years at Age UK Bristol as Communications and Fundraising Manager, with extensive experience in income generation, community partnerships, and strategic communications.
Rachel Johnson (she/her)
Rachel is a retired Senior Compliance Manager, most recently with Public Sector Audit Appointments. Rachel has extensive experience across internal and external audit, audit policy, contract compliance, and governance and risk management, including roles at the National Audit Office and Audit Commission.
Rosie May (she/they)
Rosie is Senior Trusts & Grants Manager at SafeLives, with a background in international development and gender-based violence. Their work has focused on philanthropic and community fundraising, and they are also training to become a therapist.
Clare Meraz (she/her)
Clare is Associate Director of HR Operations at University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust, leading teams across HR advice, casework, workforce planning, employee relations, and pay and reward. Clare also oversees people governance and strategy, helping to shape a supportive and effective workplace for staff across the organisation.
Rachel Notley FCA (Chair of Trustees) (she/her)
Rachel is Finance Director at Emerging Futures and Treasurer of Somerset-based charity We Hear You (WHY). A Chartered Accountant, she brings strong leadership in finance, governance, and strategic oversight to her role as Chair.
Hannah Pickering (Treasurer) (she/her)
Hannah has a background in consulting and finance and is currently Director of Strategic Partnerships at Expedia Group. Hannah specialises in building business-to-business relationships and driving sustainable growth across the organisation.
Kevin Sullivan (he/him)
Kevin is a retired Chartered Accountant. He spent his career with a property investment company, including the final eight years as Chief Financial Officer. As a survivor of child sexual abuse who reported the offences to the police some 50 years after they occurred, he has first-hand experience of the criminal justice process from a survivor’s perspective.
“As a board, we are focused on ensuring SARSAS is able to provide high quality support inline with our purpose and that we always remain true to our ethos to listen, believe and support. We see first hand the life changing impact our services can have on survivors, and this compels us to ensure that we continue to hold ourselves and the charity to the highest standard.
I am so fortune to be surrounded by such a talented board of trustees who make that possible.”
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Taking the first step: what to expect at our free monthly support sessions
Did you know that SARSAS now offers free, monthly support sessions in Bristol? These sessions are designed to be low-pressure, supportive, and led by your needs. Whether you stay for five minutes or the full session, you’ll be met with warmth, understanding, and respect.
