Meet Our Leadership Team

David, originally from Kent, now proudly calls Preston, Lancashire home, where he continues his professional journey and community involvement in alternative provision. 

With over 35 years’ experience as a qualified professional, including more than 22 years in Senior Management and as a General Advocate, he has built a wealth of knowledge and expertise. His journey has taken him across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, enabling him to develop a broad, culturally aware perspective in his work. 

Throughout this time, he has not only developed strong professional expertise but has also drawn upon a rich and diverse range of lived experiences, including first-hand experience of Bipolar Disorder and supporting his son with Autism and ADHD—shaping both his perspective and deepening his sense of purpose. 

At the heart of everything he does is a genuine connection with people. He understands that no two journeys are the same and approaches every individual with empathy, respect, and without judgement. 

For him, this work is about far more than delivering advocacy services—it is about truly listening, understanding each person’s story, and standing beside them when it matters most, particularly during complaints support and escalation processes. 

Throughout his career, he has built his approach on trust, compassion, and reliability. He strives to make complex or overwhelming situations feel clearer and more manageable, ensuring that those he supports feel safe, heard, and valued. 

While he is proactive, organised, and dependable, what drives him most is making a meaningful and lasting difference in people’s lives. 

He is deeply passionate about empowering individuals to find their voice, regain confidence, and move forward with strength and clarity. 

Whether someone is seeking guidance, support, or simply someone to stand in their corner, his aim is always to provide a space where they feel understood, respected, and never alone. 

Driven by these values, David decided to form Inspire Advocacy Services Limited, using both his many years of extensive professional experience and his wealth of lived experience to offer a highly personal, friendly, caring, and empathetic all-inclusive service, available to both individuals and organisations. 

He is currently studying for his Level 2 Certificate in Information, Advice or Guidance, Community Organisation and Advocacy and is also a School Parent Governor for a Special Needs High School, striving to support those in alternative provision.

Karen is a highly accomplished Business Psychologist, executive leader, consultant, educator, and organisational development specialist with almost two decades of experience across health, social care, education, and community services. Her career spans senior leadership, strategic consultancy, and operational management roles within NHS, local authority, third sector, CQC-regulated, and OFSTED-regulated environments, providing her with an exceptional understanding of complex service systems, governance frameworks, commissioning landscapes, and regulatory requirements.

Having held influential leadership positions across the West Midlands, Karen has successfully led, transformed, and developed services, including alternative provision, supporting individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental ill health, substance misuse challenges, physical disabilities, complex needs, and behaviours of concern. She possesses extensive expertise in organisational leadership, service transformation, quality assurance, safeguarding, risk management, workforce development, strategic planning, financial sustainability, and business growth. Her work is characterised by a commitment to delivering high-performing, person-centred services that achieve measurable outcomes for individuals, communities, commissioners, and stakeholders.

Karen is widely recognised for her ability to lead organisations through periods of growth, change, and transformation, building resilient cultures that promote excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement. She is particularly passionate about developing psychologically informed organisations where strong governance, staff wellbeing, compassionate leadership, and operational effectiveness combine to create sustainable, high-quality services like those seen in Inspired 360.

Academically, Karen holds a BSc in Psychology and an MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology. She is a Full Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), a registered member of the Association for Business Psychology (ABP), and an Advanced Practitioner with the Addiction Professionals Network. She is currently undertaking doctoral research exploring integrated service models for individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use needs, reflecting her ongoing commitment to advancing evidence-based practice, improving service integration, and influencing positive system-wide change.

Alongside her executive leadership responsibilities, Karen serves as an Associate Lecturer, supporting the development of future professionals across psychology, health, social care, and leadership disciplines. Her ability to bridge academic insight with practical operational experience enables her to deliver informed, innovative, and impactful solutions across both public and private sectors.

Respected for her professionalism, authenticity, and collaborative approach, Karen brings a unique combination of strategic vision, psychological expertise, commercial awareness, and values-driven leadership. She is committed to helping organisations, partnerships, and communities achieve sustainable growth, strengthen outcomes, and deliver meaningful social impact.

Dr Adam McCartney is an Educational Psychologist, entrepreneur, and passionate advocate for inclusive education. Throughout his career, he has held a number of senior leadership and professional roles, including General Editor of the British Psychological Society's journal Educational and Child Psychology, Deputy Chair of the committee responsible for accrediting Educational Psychology doctoral training programmes, and Director of SEND.

Adam is committed to helping children and young people overcome barriers to learning and reach their full potential. His research and professional work have focused on inclusion, multi-agency collaboration, and supporting autistic pupils who may be at risk of exclusion. He believes that the best outcomes are achieved when schools, families, and professionals work together with a shared understanding and common goals.

At the heart of Adam's approach is a belief that behaviour, attendance, learning, and wellbeing cannot be viewed in isolation. Instead, he looks at the whole child, considering their development, relationships, communication, emotional wellbeing, and sense of belonging. This child-centred approach helps schools create environments where young people feel understood, supported, and able to succeed.

Through consultancy, training, research, writing, and podcasting, Adam works with schools, organisations, and communities to develop inclusive practices that make a real difference to the lives of children and young people.

Patricia is an experienced and compassionate Social Worker, Counsellor, and leader in Family & Children’s Social Care, with over a decade of experience supporting children, young people, and families facing trauma, emotional distress, mental health challenges, and complex social needs. She is particularly adept at working with those in alternative provision settings, ensuring that their unique needs are met with empathy and understanding.

With a strong commitment to safeguarding, advocacy, and early intervention, Patricia is dedicated to improving outcomes for children and families through trauma-informed, strengths-based, and person-centred practice. Her work focuses on empowering families, promoting emotional wellbeing, and helping individuals build resilience and stability during challenging times, often in collaboration with organizations like Inspired 360.

Patricia currently works within a UK mental health service, where she delivers holistic assessments, therapeutic support, crisis intervention, risk management, and care planning. She is highly skilled in developing trusted relationships with children, families, and professionals, and works collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure integrated, effective, and compassionate support.

Alongside her frontline social care experience, Patricia has extensive knowledge of therapeutic interventions, family support, safeguarding processes, and group facilitation. Her calm, empathetic, and solution-focused approach enables her to support individuals and families with dignity, respect, and understanding.

Patricia holds an MSc in Counselling and Social Work from Mico University College, specialising in Trauma Counselling and Advanced Therapeutic Techniques, as well as a BSc in Guidance and Counselling. She is a Registered Social Worker with Social Work England and a member of the British Association of Social Workers.

Khadra is a BACP registered Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and Mental Health Advocate with experience supporting children, young people, and adults across a range of mental health and wellbeing needs. She has worked with individuals from various communities and backgrounds, bringing a culturally aware, inclusive, and person-centred approach to her practice, particularly within alternative provision settings. 

Her work focuses on creating safe and supportive spaces where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered to explore their experiences at their own pace. Alongside her therapeutic work, Khadra is passionate about advocacy, emotional wellbeing, and early intervention, supporting vulnerable individuals within residential and community settings, including those engaged with Inspired 360.

Khadra also brings strong leadership qualities, with a passion for developing wellbeing initiatives, promoting positive mental health awareness, and supporting meaningful change within services and communities.

Her approach is underpinned by empathy, professionalism, and authenticity, with a strong focus on building trusting relationships and empowering individuals to navigate challenges with confidence and dignity.

Dr. Monique A. Lynch-Jonah is an award-winning Mental Health & Social Advocacy Expert, Humanitarian Diplomat, Project Manager, Author, and Educator with over 10 years of combined experience in mental health, research, curriculum development, social advocacy, and project development, management, and consultancy. She has notably contributed to alternative provision initiatives that aim to enhance mental health support in various communities.

Dr. Lynch-Jonah loves helping people grow and live their best lives. She is passionate about purposeful living and enjoys traveling, music, nature, and spending time with children. When she’s not writing, she works to support mental health and education not only in the UK but also in the Caribbean and African regions, collaborating with organizations like Inspired 360 to promote positive change.

She holds a PhD in Mental Health & Social Advocacy; a DSc in Mental Health & Diplomacy; an MSc in Counselling & Social Work; an MBA in Management and Team Management; and a BSc in Economics and Statistics.