Meet the Team

Nehemiah’s Leadership Team

CEO

Miriam has been CEO of TNP since September 2025.
She brings a wealth of experience in using the arts to empower marginalised communities, as well as leading social enterprises and running round-the-clock frontline services with a holistic approach.
Passionate about tackling injustice, Miriam enjoys building partnerships with businesses, faith groups, and community leaders. She is motivated by a vision to inspire others and create lasting positive change – both socially and psychologically – in the lives of the people TNP supports.

OPERATIONS MANAGER

Josh joined The Nehemiah Project in Oct 2022 and brings with him frontline experience of working with those struggling with homelessness and addiction issues.
As Operations Manager he, and his team, keep the charity ticking along, supporting the Recovery team in the essential work that they do with our residents.
Josh is passionate about recovery and with his own personal experiences of addiction, views his role as part of paying forward what he has been fortunate enough to learn from others.

RECOVERY PROGRAMME MANAGER

Adrienne joined The Nehemiah Project in July 2011 bringing with her over 20 years of experience in the field of Health and Social Care.
Adrienne has worked for various housing associations, managing a range of schemes for asylum seekers, refugees, homelessness, people with substance misuse problems and ex-offenders.
She currently leads the Recovery Practitioners Team and oversees the New Future Programme.

REFERRALS MANAGER

Paul has worked within the Criminal Justice system since 1995, working for various public sector departments and joined Nehemiah in February 2019.
Paul interviews and assesses applicants to join Nehemiah's programme, as well as promoting our service to a wide range of agencies in the sector.

FUNDRAISING & ENGAGEMENT LEAD

Emily joined Nehemiah in 2023 and is passionate about the charity's mission to transform lives. As Fundraising and Engagement Lead — she works with Miriam Kennedy to deliver fundraising across a range of income streams, building relationships with trusts, corporate partners, and individual donors.
She also manages the charity's communications and leads the volunteer programme, championing the people who support Nehemiah from the outside.

RECOVERY PATHWAYS LEAD

Charlotte joined Nehemiah in June 2025, bringing with her four years of experience as a Recovery Programmes Facilitator and Team Leader within the criminal justice system. Prior to this, she worked with vulnerable adults with disabilities in the community while studying Psychology.
In her current role, Charlotte supports Stage 2 residents as they take the next steps in their recovery journey. Driven by a holistic understanding of individuals she draws on both her academic background and practical experience to empower the men she works with to lead fulfilling, purposeful lives.

FAMILY PROGRAMME PRACTITIONER

Dawn Wilson has developed a comprehensive career in Youth Services, where she has established herself as a qualified youth worker and drama facilitator.
Since 2001, she has worked in the substance misuse sector, contributing her expertise in both educational settings and substance misuse services. In addition to being a qualified group facilitator, Dawn has demonstrated her ability to collaborate successfully with local organisations and general practitioner (GP) practices.
Dawn has played a role in local schools by promoting healthy eating initiatives, leveraging her qualifications as a nutritionist. She is deeply committed to providing Family Support Groups and individualised one-on-one assistance for residents.

RECOVERY PRACTITIONER

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.

RECOVERY PRACTITIONER

Colin joined the Nehemiah Project in September 2025 having heard lots of good things whilst working in local drug and alcohol services.
Colin has a BA Hons degree in philosophy and politics and was briefly a primary school teacher before starting his first job in the field in 2017.
Colin has worked as a Recovery and Senior Recovery Practitioner in London and Berkshire as well as a Team Leader in residential services and in the community. He has had an interest in addiction and recovery for many years and is passionate about empowering and supporting others to achieve their recovery goals.

RECOVERY PRACTITIONER

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.

REFERRALS PRACTITIONER

Zahira joined Nehemiah in December 2025, after having worked for charities in the child and family space. She is currently studying to improve her knowledge of family-based therapies. She works in the Referrals team.

LIVED EXPERIENCE PRACTITIONER

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.

OFFICE MANAGER AND FINANCE OFFICER

Tracey organises all the Charity's accounts and administration, and keeps spending in line.
Tracey has a PGDip in Management Studies, and as a CAP Money Adviser, she also takes modules in Budgeting in A New Future, and supports men in understanding and managing their finances.

HOUSING & HR OFFICER

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.

CARETAKER: SUPPORTED HOUSING

Abi has been caretaker at our Stage 2 Clapham house for a number of years, ensuring that it all runs as smoothly as possible and that the residents have the best possible environment for them to continue on with their recovery journey. Abi is a great storyteller and is always on hand with words of wisdom garnered from his years of experience.