Staff Emma Bishop Hi, I am Emma Bishop. I am 43 years old. I have Down syndrome. I started working with DSi in 2023. I am a Programme Officer. I would like to help people with learning disabilities and Down syndrome around the world, to help them with their learning disabilities. Andrew Boys Andrew has been the Executive Director of Down Syndrome International since the launch of the DSi secretariat in 2009 in the UK, working with DSi’s Board of Trustees to establish a global membership network in 136 countries. Andrew's brother Alex has Down syndrome. Kate Burhouse Hi, I'm Kate. I joined the team in 2020 as Operations and Data Officer. I am responsible for maintaining and improving our data management systems and processes, ensuring compliance and working with our operational team. Robin Gibson Hi, I'm Robin. I joined the team in May 2020. My role focuses on including people with Down syndrome in the work of DSi and helping other organisations do the same. I have enjoyed working with people with Down syndrome for over 10 years. Before working with DSi, I managed supported living services in the UK. Ruth Jones Hi, I'm Ruth. I joined the team in December 2020 as the Finance Officer. I work on our day-to-day transaction activities while also trying to help improve our financial efficiency. Having previously worked in a profit-driven environment, I am enjoying working in a collaborative environment that positively impacts the lives of individuals with Down syndrome. Tia Nelis Hello, I am Tia. Through Inclusion International, I am working with Down Syndrome International on a secondment, as a trainer and consultant, helping Joe and Catherine from The Down's Syndrome Association to understand Listen Include Respect. I work for several other organisations that work alongside people with disabilities. One of them is TASH. They work on disability inclusion around the world. For the past year I have worked with Inclusion International on the Listen Include Respect Guidelines. Nathan Rowe Hi, I'm Nathan. I've been working with DSi since January 2017. As Programme Director I run DSi's programme work, which includes leading on programme strategy and making the organisation more inclusive. I had a sister with an intellectual disability, Issy, who passed away in 2021. I am passionate about pushing for people like Issy to be included in their communities around the world. Anna Sands Hi, I'm Anna. I joined DSi in February 2018. I am the Supporter Engagement Manager. I am the person that you will talk to first if you reach out to us. I help people to find the information or support they are looking for. I also share lots of updates about the work we are doing and how you can get involved too. I have a son who has Down syndrome. As a family, we have had good support on our journey and I feel positive about my son's future, as does he. I want all families to have the support that they need so that people with Down syndrome can live the lives that they choose. Russell Watkins Hi, I'm Russell. I joined the team in March 2021 as the Fundraising Officer. I am responsible for our development projects and fundraising activities. Before I joined the team, I volunteered with DSi supporting the transition to a new Customer Relationship Management system and after that with our fundraising strategy. I have a daughter with Down syndrome. Manage Cookie Preferences