Board Members

Ali Al Mokdad is a seasoned strategic senior leader with extensive cross-functional experience and a proven track record of launching innovative programs in challenging global environments, including remote, hard-to-reach areas, and conflict zones. Renowned for his leadership roles within International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs), United Nations (UN) agencies, the Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, and donor institutions, Ali excels in strategic planning, operations management, and driving organizational transformations. His expertise spans governance, organizational psychology, and strategic nonprofit management.

Ali Al Mokdad has successfully managed operations across the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, including countries such as Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Turkey, Lebanon, Nigeria, Kenya, South Sudan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. His global experience includes leading and overseeing international teams across a network of over 40 countries.

In addition to his operational expertise, Ali serves as a strategic advisor on the boards of NGOs and companies with both international and local reach. He is deeply committed to fostering diversity, practicing inclusive leadership, and harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and technology to enhance NGO operations, humanitarian efforts, and drive innovative programming. 

As Chairperson - Chair of the Board for We Hold a Hand, Ali Al Mokdad is dedicated to advancing strategic governance, fostering impactful partnerships, and driving sustainable solutions to amplify the organization's global mission.

 An accomplished healthcare leader with over 20 years of experience in pharmacy, digital health, and patient-centred innovation. A GPhC-registered pharmacist, Kimberley has driven transformative growth, strategic partnerships, and improved patient outcomes across multiple sectors. Passionate about mental health and patient advocacy, Kimberley brings expertise in clinical governance, strategic leadership, and operational excellence to support organisations in creating impactful solutions. 

 Mission statement

 I am particularly passionate about mental health advocacy in underserved communities as these individuals often face significant barriers to accessing care, including stigma, limited resources, and systemic inequalities. By prioritising mental health support and tools, we can help reduce disparities, empower individuals to seek help, and foster resilience within communities. Advocacy ensures that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, has the opportunity to thrive mentally and emotionally, often becoming an advocate and further contributing to the growth of their community.

Patrick is a U.K. National who prior to retirement was CEO of several large media organisations and then created U.K. Grants Ltd which facilitated substantial grant funding to businesses across the Country

The challenges of being involved in Health led to Patrick being a non-executive Director of several NHS Programme Boards - one in particular MyCareView was a finalist for National Awards and successfully won two.

Also Patrick has been Chair - Governor - Trustee - Director of Pre-School - Primary - Secondary - College Establishments 

Very widely traveled also across South East Asia - Africa - Australia and Europe 

Strongly believe that Mental Health and its effects are in need of better recognition and to this end, I am more than happy to be associated with ensuring that a difference is delivered

An all-round business professional at senior Director level, with more than 35 years of extensive and diverse experience in marketing, strategy development, commercial and customer operations, revenue growth management, and finance, including P&L, budgets, and Opex. A strong team player with a passion for people, driven by both professional experience and personal journey.

Coached and mentored young talent to success; Created, developed, and optimized organizational design emphasizing inclusive practices and wellbeing; Led complex negotiations achieving win-win outcomes while ensuring ethical considerations and human impact remain central.

Committed to mental health advocacy through personal experience as a parent of a child with ADHD and having lost a young family friend to suicide. These experiences have shaped a dedication to improving mental health support in universities and communities, particularly for young people.

A holistic and constructive thinker who combines commercial expertise with social impact initiatives. Actively involved in mental health advocacy programs, leveraging business acumen and negotiation skills to improve access to mental health services in disadvantaged communities. Graduate of Non-Executive Director (NED) Onboard Accelerator Programme.

Extensive exposure developing strategy and presenting to senior management, including large Blue Chip Companies such as The Coca-Cola Company, Shell, and Procter & Gamble. Also experienced in helping startups grow and flourish, as well as working with a number of different Universities in countries, such as Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Mongolia, as part of the Erasmus+ European programme.

Natasha is deeply committed to ensuring counseling is delivered with care, compassion, and excellence. She is motivated by bringing together the balance of clinical expertise, compassion, and strategic leadership, her overarching aim is to ensure that a human in need receives the best available help at the right time.

Natasha is committed to contributing her skills to support the delivery of services creating space for underrepresented communities. So that these communities can engage in support, and central to this, feel understood and recognized by services that work to deliver recognition and responsiveness to the challenges these communities face.

Her passion for this work is deeply rooted in the experiences she has taken from her own life journey. She has faced challenges, and grown through them, and she carries those experiences with her as a source of empathy, strength, and connection. 

In addition to her professional roles in leadership and as a counselor and clinical supervisor.

Natasha is a lifelong learner, continuously exploring ways to grow, evolve, and improve how they show up in the world. 

Natasha believes the heart of well-being support lies not just in solving problems but in creating transformative experiences that allow humans to reconnect with their strength, hope, and potential and that this can positively impact mental health and well-being outcomes.

Dieter Dratwa has 23 years of experience in digital strategy and corporate transformations with a computer science and tier-1 management consultancy background. 

Dieter is passionate about mentoring and has a strong track record of guiding start-ups and young professionals across sectors. 

His mentoring approach focuses on efficient corporate structures, fostering innovation, strategic thinking, and leadership skills. He is fluent in English and German and enjoys exploring new cuisines, traveling, DJing, and photography.