Peter Gruen

Chair

​Peter joined the Trustees around a year ago and has a long-standing interest in Health and Social Care issues. He has previously been a Leeds City Councillor and chaired the Health Scrutiny Board.

Alongside being involved in Third Sector charities, Peter and his wife Caroline enjoy travelling, walking and days out and about.

John Wallace

Trustee

John Wallace joined Clarion Housing Group as the Director of Procurement in May 2021, having previously worked as Procurement Director for the Metropolitan Thames Valley housing association.

John began his career as a laboratory assistant before becoming a qualified Master Brewer. Having spent 10 years in brewing production, John moved onto various procurement roles in the industry prior to spending 2 years in the food industry working for one of the country’s leading chilled food producers. In 2006 he joined the NHS, being involved in the growth and development of two regional procurement organisations before joining Anchor in the role of Head of Procurement and Purchasing.

John holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Nottingham Business School, Nottingham Trent University, and is also a graduate of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply Management.

David Evans

Trustee

David is an experienced trustee and volunteer, concentrating his focus on the mental health arena. His passion is to support those struggling with the challenges of life and unable to maintain good mental health in difficult times.

He has extensive practical and theoretical experience in business development, business strategy and organisational development. His early career was as an international consumer-goods marketer in global businesses. He subsequently went on to hold senior leadership positions in the leisure industry. He has extensive consulting and coaching experience, gained over many years and across several industries. He continues to work with people in leadership roles on their personal development.

Warren Shermer

Treasurer

Warren is a Chartered Accountant with extensive financial, business planning and managerial experience. Once leaving practice, he transitioned into industry enjoying a wide range of roles from plc Director to business owner. 

Warren joined Mind in Harrogate in 2018, complimenting his part time role in supporting owners of SME’s in their growth journey.

Rebecca Morley

Trustee

Since graduating with a degree in Philosophy and Religion, she is excited to begin a career in the mental health field.

Outside of work she is a keen crafter, enjoying all things stitched, sketched and painted.

Chris Taylor

Trustee

Kate Riley

Trustee

Kate is an empathetic and values-driven trainer, facilitator, and coach, currently serving as Head of People and Culture for a Harrogate-based business, championing inclusive leadership and employee wellbeing. She is also a Branch Secretary for a national mutual society.  Kate is passionate about supporting people to grow and thrive and is committed to creating safe spaces for honest conversations, especially around life experiences and mental health.

Her early career began in hospitality and sales, and after an 18-month sabbatical travelling across SE Asia and Australia, she embraced her natural curiosity for understanding people and behaviours, leading to a fulfilling career in learning, development, and leadership. Outside of work, Kate enjoys time with her two children and their miniature schnauzer and can often be found on the sidelines, cheering on her son’s junior football team.

Dr. Sana Fatima

Trustee

Sana is a Consultant Psychiatrist working in Early Intervention Psychiatry within the NHS. She brings a broad foundation of clinical expertise, having worked across multiple medical and surgical specialties before choosing to specialise in Psychiatry. Dr. Fatima has a strong interest in Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry and Health Education, underpinned by a deep commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.

Sana is an Executive Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (RCPsych) Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry Special Interest Group, where she leads on communications and media. In this role, she launched their official social media presence and works as an editor for the RCPsych Neurodevelopmental Psychiatry newsletter, supporting knowledge-sharing and community engagement across the field.

In 2021, she led a regional initiative across Yorkshire and Humber, developing a professional support and wellbeing programme for resident doctors and dentists. Nationally, she played a key role in advancing awareness of neurodiversity in medical education, leading the faculty development stream. Through this work, she advocated for greater recognition of neurodivergent doctors and the urgent need for cultural and structural reforms.

Her work reflects a strong belief in creating systems where diverse experiences are recognised, valued, and empowered. As a trustee, she aspires to champion inclusive mental health support, drive systemic change, and ensure that every individual — regardless of background or neurodiversity — has equitable access to compassionate, effective mental health care.