Meet Our Team
Sujatha Thaladi
CEO
Sujatha Thaladi is a post – graduate in Organic Chemistry, is the co-founder and CEO of The Mentor Ring, a mentoring charity in England and Wales. Recently appointed as an Honorary Air Commodore for 614 Squadron, Sujatha has dedicated her life to supporting vulnerable individuals through mentoring. Additionally, she is a yoga tutor. Sujatha has a diverse professional background, including experience in academia teaching chemistry, business experience in recruiting students and IT professionals, and extensive work in the non-profit sector. She co-founded the Telugu Association Wales, chairs Aurav Disha, a multicultural group in Wales, and is a life member of the UK Telugu Association. Passionate about South Asian cultures and traditions, she is committed to improving social cohesion and supporting those in need.
Sean Newton
Chairman
With an “Always pleased to help” attitude, Sean has a sincere desire to prevent people most at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes by offering a Know Your Risk screening, education and empowerment resources and providing help and support for people most at risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes. Black Asian and Minority Ethnic populations are 2.5 to 4 times more likely to develop Type 2 Diabetes. Up to 80% of Type 2 Diabetes can be avoided with small simple lifestyle and behaviour changes.
Vimla Patel, MBE
Patron
Vimla of Llandaff in Cardiff has been hugely involved in Voluntary work for the past 30 years, giving a broad range of support to vulnerable people.
Yusuf Rangoonwala
Trustee
Yusuf is a Psychiatrist currently working for the NHS. He brings to TMR his 10 year background from Mental health and the issues currently facing our society as a whole.
Dr. Sunil Pulapaka
Trustee
Being a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in CTM NHS Trust, a trustee for TMR and a volunteer for the Regional Minority Ethnic Telugu Community has enabled me to work towards my passion in training, educating and working towards community cohesion, and facilitating mental and emotional wellbeing support to diverse Minority Ethnic communities.
John Gamblin
Trustee
John spent a technical career in Information and Systems Development overseeing and managing large IT systems in the UK, Saudi Arabia and America. Since retiring John has given much of his time supporting charities and organisations involved with art, cycling and local communities. John is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts
Jessica Hooper
Trustee
Jessica is an Organisational Development Manager at Senedd Cymru, passionate about improving opportunities and experiences in the local community. Following her graduation from Cardiff University, Jessica worked in the NHS for 8 years in a number of roles, most recently specialising in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
RAJANI DEVI SEELAMANTHULA
Trustee
Rajani is dedicated to supporting her family and cherishing time spent socializing with her friends. Beyond Rajani’s professional networks, she actively contributes to her workplace by teaching within the MDT team and collaborating with various specialties. Rajani’s ultimate goal is to advocate for community health and well-being. Rajani is committed to working with diverse populations and addressing workplace inequalities, exemplified by her involvement in initiatives like road shows to aid postnatal mothers with breastfeeding.
CHETNA SINHa
Trustee
Chetna is a prominent figure in South Wales’ immigration law scene, boasting 16 years of experience in the UK legal landscape. She initially qualified as a lawyer in India in 1992 and later became qualified to practice law in the UK in 2004. Beyond her legal career, Chetna is a passionate advocate for women’s rights, especially within migrant communities in the UK. She has served as a Board Member (and former Chair) of Black Association of Women Step Out (BAWSO) and is a Trustee for multiple South Asian community organizations. Chetna also dedicates her pro-bono efforts to representing women in family and domestic violence law cases. She holds an LLB degree and an MSc qualification from Cardiff University.
Joan Simon
Trustee
Native of Guyana, educated to secondary school, Joan had worked as an administrative assistant in various organisation in Guyana and UK. Joan was engaged in peace acitivies in Bulgaria before she volunteers in various charities and served as a finanice officer and Bookkeeper in MenFa , a charity based in Butetown. Currently , Joan is retired and enjoying her retirement.
Maxine Joseph
Project Coordinator
As an enthusiastic and dedicated individual to the charity sector, she loves anything that brings postive vibes to the community. Having gruaduated with a Masters in International Relations, she has always been intrigued by different cultures and customs, and the dynamics that has followed within the global community. As local communities gets increasingly diverse, she understands that for a community to progress, communication and knowledge is key.
Yamuna Gurung
Project Coordinator
Embarked on a new career, Yamuna has acquired many new hands-on skills. Conscientious by nature she is proactive in identifying potential issues and finding solutions and this has also been an extremely reliable skills here. Moving forward her goals are to further her knowledge and understanding of the third sector and how to implement them.
Btissam Lahqiqi Telmsani
Support Worker
With several years of experience in working with people from all walks of life, Btissam enjoys being able to provide help and support to people who may need it.
Sangeetha
Project Coordinator
Having achieved her Master of Philosophy in Bioinformatics, Sangeetha has leveraged her expertise as an Analyst. She is an enthusiastic team player, adept at creating clear instructions for new staff members. Additionally, Sangeetha oversees budgeting and accounts, which entails financial planning, reporting, ensuring financial accountability, and compliance with grant terms and conditions.
SIQI WU
Marketing Coordinator
Siqi is currently supporting the marketing initiatives at TMR. She supports TMR by developing website and social media.
Louise Ferriera
Blogger and Bid-writer
Louise writes blogs and articles to appear on our website and other social media sites as well as helping out with funding applications. Louise believes that her self-confidence has greatly improved since she started volunteering at TMR. Being able to utilize her skills in a work environment has made a difference and has encouraged her to look at new career paths that she might not have considered before.
DEE GARRETT
Ambassador for TMR
Dee is a proficient administrator who excels at utilizing social media to raise awareness about the charity. Despite her experience in various corporate roles, she finds charity work to be much more fulfilling.
Dr. Tania Ghafari:
Afghanistan Community Advisor
Originating from Kabul, Dr. Tania pursued higher education in the field of medicine, earning a medical degree from Utrecht University in the Netherlands.
Tania, has gained extensive experience working as a psychiatrist in both the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Currently, Tania is engaged in the specialized field of forensic psychiatry. Tania has a diverse range of personal interests, including reading books, practicing yoga, gardening, and swimming. A strong advocate for human rights, the subject actively supports the rights of Afghan women. Additionally, Tania emphasizes the importance of integration and community cohesion for people from diverse backgrounds residing in the United Kingdom.