Vimala joined The Nehemiah Project as our Office Administrator in January 2025, bringing a wealth of experience following a 13-year gap during which she dedicated herself to her family as a housewife. Before this, she built a diverse professional background, serving as a Deputy Project Leader, HR Assistant, and Administrator. In her current role, she manages housing benefits and oversees general office administration, contributing to the smooth operation of the organization.

Mark is our Lived Experience Practitioner and brings with him invaluable experience and knowledge of drug addiction, homelessness, and the criminal justice system. Mark shares his experience, strength and hope to those entering the project to encourage others that change is possible.

Iesher joined Nehemiah in January 2024. Since graduating in Psychology and Criminology, Iesher has focussed on a career working with offenders both in prison and ex-offenders. Iesher has always been intrigued with the mind and behaviour, and how addiction can have an impact of this. She is very positive and passionate about recovery, and strongly encourages residents. Iesher is one of our facilitators and delivers the CBT-based Recovery Programme, A New Future, in our stage one Croydon house.

Emily joined The Nehemiah Project in 2023 to support Lois Ravenscroft with Fundraising and Communications. She has an MA in Media and Communications and a BA in English Literature and is passionate about supporting The Nehemiah Project in achieving their goals. She is particularly interested in representation in humanitarian communications. She also brings with her experience volunteering for the Order of Malta for many years.

Dan joined Nehemiah in Jan 2025, having previously worked in the prison system helping offenders with addiction since 2022. Before that he spent the COVID-19 years helping young adults with disabilities achieve independent living. He is passionate about making a difference and seeing others flourish. Dan is currently studying psychology BSc at The Open University, finding every opportunity to bring his knowledge into his work.

Chloe joined The Nehemiah Project in February 2025 as an Assistant Recovery Practitioner. With a strong academic background, Chloe spent four years studying Psychology, with a focus on addiction and mental health. Her research has centred on addiction, mental health, and neurodiversity, equipping her with a well-rounded, holistic understanding of these critical topics. Chloe also brings valuable experience from her work supporting vulnerable adults, particularly through her role at a college where she assisted young adults with complex mental health needs. Passionate about empowering individuals in their recovery journey, Chloe is committed to making a meaningful, positive impact in the lives of those she supports.