We are delighted to announce that Louisa Matthews will be our new Interim CEO.
Louisa knows the Centre well and has 25 years of experience in the development and delivery of services for those most in need. We know this will be so valuable here at Nottingham Women’s Centre and we’re excited to have her on board!
Louisa takes over from Vandna Gohil. Vandna has recently retired to spend more time with her family and the causes she cares about at home in Leicester. We’re grateful to Vandna for the energy she brought to the Centre and the progress we made with her.
Louisa says:
“I am honoured and excited to join Nottingham Women’s Centre as Interim CEO. There is a wonderful team here delivering valuable services and creating a friendly community space for all women. I am looking forward to working closely with the staff and volunteers, our partner organisations, stakeholders, and of course, women who use the Centre, to ensure we continue to be an anchor for women in the city.”
A bit more about Louisa:
Louisa has worked at a senior level in legal and healthcare consulting sectors, and is a Board member for Tuntum Housing Association. She currently works as an independent management consultant. Her recent focus has included work to reduce digital exclusion, and build access to health services through partnerships across sectors.
Louisa has championed the voices of women throughout her career. This has included supporting women within organisations as well as improving services to meet women’s needs. She is a coach and mentor for women in different sectors and loves teams that thrive on strong women’s representation. She is committed to highlighting women’s voices and ensuring women’s needs are prioritised across all aspects of health and wellbeing services.
Justine Weston, Chair of the Board at NWC, has welcomed Louisa to the role:
“We are so pleased to have Louisa stepping in as Interim CEO with her wealth of experience and expertise. She will help us push forward on the Centre’s priorities while giving us space to reflect on what the Centre most needs in coming years. Please join me in giving a warm NWC welcome to her!”