Meet the team
Find out more about our dedicated staff members.
Meet our dedicated team here at AHMIE.
Our in house team work hard to support and develop our members and partners. From marketing, operations and sales to education, training and develop, our professional and experienced team are always on hand.
Richard Daniel Curtis.
Committee Chair, CEO
Richard Daniel Curtis is an internationally renowned expert and mentor, with a background founded in developmental psychology. He has over 20 years’ experience working within the Education sector, providing professional mentoring for school leaders, as well as working as the co-author of the mental health curriculum for the Department of Education. As a former teacher, he has a clear insight into the Education sector and the pressures and challenges facing those working in the Mental Health in Education agenda.
Kathy Jones.
Freelance Trainer (Goodlife Psychology)
Kathy is an experienced Educational Psychologist and coach. She has her own psychology and coaching business: Goodlife Psychology. She works with schools, academies, colleges and directly with educational professionals on the south coast and remotely. She provides training, coaching, supervision and whole school development work focussed around wellbeing and mental health.
Helen Rathborne.
Lead Assessor, Quality Assurance Officer
Helen is a passionate educator with over 15 years experience; with a varied background working as a tutor, assessor and trainer.
Aubrey Blakeledge.
Business Development Executive
Aubrey Blakeledge is part of our business development team and a qualified and experienced employability and mental health mentor.
Lily Blakeledge.
Marketing, Administrator
Lily has worked for the Root of It since 2022, with a background in Equestrian coaching she is no stranger to teaching! She takes care of all your queries and helps to spread the word about AMHIE.