Our People

The excellent BRP volunteers behind all our work

Executive Team

The volunteers leading our teams and coordinating BRP activities day-to-day.

Monica Richards

Co-Project Lead,
Founder

AJ Martin

Co-Project Lead,
Head of Research

Lizzie Mulholland

Head of Social Media

Claudia Devereux

Head of Outreach

Esther Keown

Executive Assistant

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Research Team

The volunteers collecting, analysing, and disseminating data on young people's benzo use.

AJ Martin

Head of Research

Romi Dhawan

Research Assistant

Rainer
Geelmuyden

Research Assistant

Sadie Iddenden

Research Assistant

Devaki Sharma

Research Assistant

Sebastian
Shelmerdine

Research Assistant

Cosimo Sidoti

Research Assistant

Annwen Thurlow

Research Assistant

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Policy Team

The volunteers analysing approaches to UK drug policy, particularly focusing on young people who use benzos.

Monica Richards

Head of Policy

Zahraa Mushtaq

Policy Officer

Chimdi Okoye

Policy Officer

Oliver Lomond

Policy Officer

Fintan Holland

Policy Officer

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Media Team

The volunteers creating evidence-based harm reduction, mental health, and drug policy content for young people.

Lizzie Mulholland

Head of Media

Savvina Antoniadou

Media Officer

Mike
Macgregor-Fairlie

Social Media Officer

Neha Modha

Social Media Officer

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Outreach Team

The volunteers connecting with the community, facilitating relationships with partners and key stakeholders, and maximising the impact of our work.

Claudia Devereux

Head of Outreach

Rachel Driedger

Outreach Coordinator

Matt Jefford

Outreach Coordinator

Lauren Young

Outreach Coordinator

Im Chiew Ng

Impact Officer

Marco Galai

Impact Officer

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