We have a brilliant team of dedicated staff here at MyVision, find out more about them below:
Mark Upton
Gail Webb
Gail joined in 2015 as the Administrator and was delighted to become part of the small, but dedicated team of staff. Gail is an important cog in the MyVision machine, and is brilliant at answering any questions.
Nathan Tree
Nathan has worked for us since 2017. He is Severely Sight Impaired and trusty guide dog Maisie can be found at his side. Nathan is a champion for Blind Ice Hockey.
Jamie Sargent
Jamie joined MyVision in 2022 supporting Nathan in the Resource Centre demonstrating equipment and sharing advice and support. Jamie lost his vision in 2020 and provides a wealth of knowledge through his own lived experience of sight loss.
Carmel Linnane
Carmel joined MyVision in 2021 and manages our finances, from cheques, to online payments.
Joanna Waton
Joanna joined MyVision in 2021 starting as a Trusts and Grants Fundraiser, and was promoted to Fundraising Manager in 2022. Joanna has a background in fundraising having worked for several charities in the past.
Margaret Hart
Margaret started working at MyVision Oxfordshire in 2022 and helps raise funds to support MyVision’s work
Devante Claridge
Devante joined the team in 2022, he is visually impaired and is seen out and about in South Oxfordshire with his guide dog Mac.
Andy Smith
Andy Smith is the service delivery manager. He is visually impaired and has a background in health and social care. He loves running with his team of guide runners.
Andreas Findlow
Andreas is our new Technology and Equipment Officer. Andreas is blind and moved to the UK from Sweden in 2022. He has a lot of experience in assistive technology and services for visually impaired people.
Katie Foulk
Katie joined MyVision in July 2023 as Volunteer Coordinator, recruiting and supporting all of our amazing volunteers. She has recently graduated, and is excited to be beginning my career with MyVision Oxfordshire.
John Coppock
John Coppock is our Support Worker in 2023 who is working with Andreas Findlow.
John has previously worked as a chartered engineer with a previous career in computer control of electrical engineering.
Faye O’Hara
Faye has been a qualified primary teacher for over 12 years and is bringing her knowledge, experience and enthusiasm in supporting children and families to the team. She came to the role after receiving support from MyVision for her daughter who is partially sighted.
Sammy Musani
Sammy covers the West Oxfordshire and Cherwell area as our Community Engagement Officer. She supports Nathan and Devante in ensuring strong community building across the county. As someone with lived experience of lifelong visual impairment, Sammy is passionate about delivering services and solutions to the larger visually impaired community.
George King
George started in September 2024 as our Communications Apprentice. He is a recent university graduate and is excited to develop his skills in communications and marketing.