Pathfinders and its staff are made up of, and led by, people from the communities we represent. There are lots of opportunities to become a part of the team at Pathfinders, including jobs, freelance opportunities, and volunteering.
We are currently recruiting for trustees – meet the trustee team and find out more
Jon Hastie – Interim CEO
Jon Hastie lives independently in Reading supported by a team of Personal Assistants. He has a background in policy, communications and engagement and has worked in local government, the charity sector and the pharmaceutical industry. Jon founded DMD Pathfinders in 2014 with our late friends Mark and Robert, and was CEO of Pathfinders from 2016-22, managing our transition to Pathfinders Neuromuscular Alliance. Jon has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. His hobbies are gaming, nature walks and movies, and he enjoys writing blogs.
Suzanne Glover – Research Manager
Suzanne Glover is the Research Manager for Pathfinders. She lives in a small town in Northern Ireland with her husband, Colin and their Greyhound, Edith. Suzanne completed her PhD in March 2021 which looked at resilience in those who care for someone with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Her current project in Pathfinders is researching transition to adulthood for young men with DMD. Suzanne enjoys getting out and about with Colin and Edith for walks, particularly around National Trust properties. She is also a massive fan of tea drinking!
Mia Myers – Research Officer
Mia Myers is a Research Officer for Pathfinders. She studied a degree in Psychological and Behavioural Sciences, and since graduating in 2023 has been working for the University of Cambridge as a Research Assistant. Her dissertation explored the lived experiences of people with Spinal Muscular Atrophy attending organised mammographic screening, but her research interests cover everything from implementing multifactorial risk assessment for cancer to living with a neuromuscular disability. In her spare time, Mia loves live music, festivals and spending time with friends. One of her biggest ambitions is to travel the world.
Quinn Clark – Research Assistant
Quinn Clark is the Research Assistant at Pathfinders. They are an award-winning author, poet and researcher from Newcastle upon Tyne, whose work often intertwines themes of trauma, mental health and disability with humour and wordplay. Quinn is also a Personal Assistant to Pathfinders CEO Jamie Hale, and they support a variety of creatives as a freelance Access Support Worker for Arts Council England. Currently, Quinn is working on their ACE-funded science-fiction novel Out of Your Depth, about a man who grows tentacles when he touches saltwater. When they’re not writing, Quinn likes to collect sea glass and hunt for lost media!
Cath McNicol – UpLift Project Lead
Cath McNicol is the UpLift Project Lead at Pathfinders. UpLift is our youth development project which supports young people with muscle weakening conditions to build skills and confidence, and campaign for social change. In her free time, she is a trustee for the Wheelchair Football Association and coaches and plays at a club in Middlesbrough. She loves to travel and, with her partner, is currently having a go at a self build campervan.
Jacqui Adeniji-Williams – UpLift Project Officer
Jacqui Adeniji-Williams is the UpLift Project Officer at Pathfinders. She lives with family in London. As well as being part of the Staff Team at Pathfinders, Jacqui is an ambassador for multiple organisations that she holds close to her heart because equality, community, and exploring different art forms is something that Jacqui is passionate about. She works cross-field towards positive change for all. In her spare time, she is also devoted to the exploration of theatre, music, poetry, songwriting, and performing.
Connor Brockbank – Engagement and Volunteer Officer
Connor Brockbank is the Engagement and Volunteer Officer for Pathfinders. He lives in Manchester with his partner and cat, having moved from Cumbria in 2013 to study at The University of Salford. After gaining a BA in English and Creative Writing, Connor completed his MA in Film Studies at the University of Manchester. Screenwriting and all things film and TV are his biggest interests, and representation in these fields is something about which he is passionate. Connor is also a huge fan of videogames and non-fiction books.
Sam Cornelius Light – Project Lead (PA & Employer Training)
Sam Cornelius-Light is the Project Lead for our PA & Employer Training. Sam lives independently in a bungalow in Bristol with his cat, Barry, and is supported by PAs. He has a First Class Honours degree in Human Geography from the University of the West of England. Sam has worked on a variety of projects with organisations such as Bristol Disability Equality Forum and the West of England Centre for Inclusive Living. He recently made a BBC Radio 4 production around the challenges of finding accessible housing.
Outside of work, Sam has a passion for music from all over the world and loves going to gigs and festivals. He also enjoys travelling and exploring new places in his wheelchair accessible vehicle. His other interests include: gaming, history, reading, films and going on walks in nature.
Charley Walker – Independent Living Officer (PA Employer Training)
Charley Walker is the Independent Living Project Administrator at Pathfinders. She is based in Berkshire, and lives in a bungalow with her mum, two dogs, one cat and six guinea pigs.
As well as her love for animals, Charley has just graduated from The Open University studying health and social care. She has worked with Skills for Care and The Department for Health and Social Care on a variety of different projects. Charley has run her own care team for fourteen years years, and they have been nicknamed ‘Charleyz Angelz’.
In her downtime, Charley loves arts and crafts, live events, movies (especially horror films), music, and dog walks. One of Charley’s dogs (Ernie) is her assistant dog and is now moving into semi-retirement as Ernie is 10 now. Charley also loves spending time with friends and family.
Elvie Broom – Advocacy and Campaigns Officer
Elvie Broom is the Campaigns and Advocacy Officer for Pathfinders. The role of advocate is concerned with ensuring people get more of a voice in decisions made around their access to services, care and treatment. Her background is as an Occupational Therapist, having completed her MSc in 2020. She has also previously worked as an advocate in mental health and mental capacity settings. She is passionate about disability rights, particularly around accessibility needs. In her free time she enjoys yoga, meditation, making music (flute, guitar, singing) and is currently converting a van.
Adam Langley – Social Media Officer
Adam Langley is the Social Media and Outreach Assistant for Pathfinders. He lives in Mansfield with his Family. Adam completed his BSc Undergraduate Degree in June 2019 at the University of Derby, which focused on data analytics, web design, the blockchain and smart technology. Adam enjoys gaming, drinking cocktails and tea, attending music gigs and festivals, and also plays Powerchair Football nationally for Nottinghamshire Powerchair Football Club!
Kate Mellor – Membership and Administrative Officer
Kate Mellor is the Membership and Administrative Officer for Pathfinders. She lives in Berkshire on her own supported by a team of PAs. Kate graduated from The University of Winchester in 2016 with a degree in Digital Media Design and she also enjoys theatre, film and anything creative! Travelling is another of Kate’s favourite things to do and in 2018 did a coast-to-coast road trip of the USA. Overall, Kate spends her down time with friends, family and Netflix.
