Meet the team

As one of the co-founders of TWMAD, Marvin brings his years of experience in community support to pushing TWMAD to provide better, more comprehensive support.

As a youth and community development specialist, Marvin is passionate about changing the lives of young people through intervention and action. He believes that every young person deserves a shot at a bright future – one that they can both visualise and achieve.

Marvin works directly with TWMAD’s young people, mentoring, coaching, and teaching in order to empower the new generation. But his experience has taught him that positive change requires both immediate direct action and careful planning in the long-term.

Alongside mentoring and working within the TWMAD Academy, Marvin is always on the lookout for ways to capitalise on new opportunities to support the community – from improving available resources to collaborating with partner charities and organisations.

Before co-founding TWMAD, Trevor was a professional coach in the corporate world.

Using an intuitive and highly collaborative approach, Trevor empowers young people to understand what drives them as individuals so they can aspire to the kind of future they’re excited to create for themselves.

Trevor’s experience of providing ambitious corporate teams with the means to build resilience and achieve success transfers perfectly into youth mentorship. Trevor homes in on what makes each young person tick, guiding them to outline new goals that aren’t defined by their past experience.

With a wider background in sales and strategy, Trevor is a driving force behind TWMAD and uses his commercial acumen to identify new opportunities to improve the service the organisation offers.

Marissa is TWMAD’s Designated Safeguarding Lead and is passionate about ensuring that every child and young person feels heard, believed and supported. She combines extensive practical experience with a degree in Childhood Studies, Early Years Professional status and a range of specialist qualifications. Alongside overseeing safeguarding practice, Marissa provides daily guidance and support to TWMAD mentors, helping to maintain safe, professional and child-centred standards across the service. Her approach is calm, compassionate and firmly focused on creating environments where young people and families can access the right guidance, overcome challenges and move towards more positive outcomes.

Nathaniel is an energetic, approachable and experienced mentor who uses positive relationships, sport and real-life insight to help young people build confidence and make more positive choices. He holds qualifications in Child Psychology, SEND and Early Years teaching, alongside training in safeguarding and positive handling. Nathaniel’s non-judgemental approach allows him to meet young people at their level, listen carefully and create a safe space in which they can express themselves. Having learned valuable lessons from his own experiences, he is able to offer honest and relatable guidance while modelling resilience, healthy routines, hard work and personal responsibility.

Danielle brings a warm, person-centred and trauma-informed approach to mentoring. She understands that trust and stability must often come before change, and she takes time to listen without judgement, understand each young person’s experiences and adapt her support around their individual needs.

Danielle is particularly passionate about helping young people develop confidence, independence and a stronger sense of self-worth. Her empathy, patience and consistency allow her to become a dependable presence during difficult periods, while her focus on strengths and positive choices helps young people recognise their potential and take greater ownership of their future.

Hi, I’m Thierry.

I’m a Youth Worker and Mentor at TWMAD, and I’m passionate about helping young people recognise their potential and make positive choices for their future.

Health and wellbeing are a big part of my life. I enjoy keeping active, regularly going to the gym, and, if I’m honest, I have a huge appetite to match! I also have a real passion for music and believe it has an amazing way of bringing people together, building confidence, and creating positive experiences.

Being part of TWMAD allows me to combine my passions with supporting young people every day. I pride myself on building genuine relationships, being someone young people can trust, and helping them overcome challenges while celebrating their successes.

I’m proud to be part of a team that’s committed to inspiring a generation.

Rosie has worked with children and young people throughout her career and brings a caring, nurturing and relationship-led approach to every session. Her own experiences of struggling within education help her understand how isolating it can feel when a young person does not receive the support they need. Rosie uses the PACE approach to build genuine, trusting relationships and creates sessions that are supportive, engaging and responsive to the individual. She is qualified in Children’s Learning and Development and has completed training across safeguarding, exploitation awareness, paediatric first aid, emotionally based school avoidance and professional recording. Her patience and consistency help young people feel safe enough to open up, build confidence and recognise their progress.

Declan is a bright, cheerful and outgoing mentor who is passionate about helping children and young people recognise their potential and achieve their goals. He originally planned to become a paediatric nurse, but after beginning work with TWMAD, he discovered how much he enjoyed mentoring and decided to make supporting young people his profession. In many ways, TWMAD helped Dec find his own direction, and he now wants to help young people do the same.

Dec’s approach is positive, adaptable and centred around building genuine relationships. He enjoys discovering what makes each young person tick and uses humour, conversation and shared activities to help them feel comfortable being themselves. While always ready to have a laugh and get involved, Dec also understands the importance of consistency, clear boundaries and honest conversations. One of his proudest experiences was supporting a young person with significantly restricted mobility through their physiotherapy exercises and seeing them regain the ability to walk sooner than expected a powerful reminder that the greatest achievements can begin with small steps.

Declan holds a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Health and Social Care, achieved with Triple Distinction, alongside a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Public Services. His studies and previous paediatric nursing training have strengthened his understanding of care, communication, teamwork and individual needs. Outside of work, he enjoys socialising, going to the gym, swimming, listening to music and gaming. He is motivated by every sign of progress, whether it is a major achievement or simply seeing a young person open up, accept a challenge or enjoy a genuinely positive day.

“Faint heart never won fair lady.”

Maddison is an experienced mentor who has worked with TWMAD for five years, including three years directly mentoring young people. As a recent university graduate, she believes strongly in the value of education, personal development and continuing to learn throughout life.

Maddison has a relaxed and relatable mentoring style, using her own experiences to connect with young people and offer practical guidance. She understands that trust can take time to develop and focuses on creating positive relationships where young people feel comfortable opening up and being themselves. One of her most meaningful experiences was supporting a young person who initially found it difficult to trust anyone new but gradually began to open up and develop greater confidence.

Maddison holds a degree in Fashion Buying and Merchandising and brings five years of customer service experience alongside her work with young people. She is motivated by seeing the positive effect mentoring sessions can have and by her desire to help create a better future. Outside of work, Maddison enjoys travelling, shopping and spending time with friends.

“I can’t go back; I must go on.”

Louis brings a thoughtful, motivational and highly empathetic approach to his work with young people. His interest in human behaviour, mindset and personal development helps him look beyond surface behaviour and consider the thoughts, emotions and experiences that may be influencing a young person’s choices. Louis focuses on listening without judgement, building self-awareness and helping young people understand that mistakes do not have to define their future. He combines positive encouragement with structure, reliability and clear communication, helping young people develop confidence, see situations from a different perspective and recognise that meaningful change is possible.

Charlotte is a friendly, calm and approachable mentor who places the young person at the centre of every session. She understands how important it is for young people to have someone who will listen without judgement and create a relaxed environment where they feel safe to talk. Charlotte enjoys celebrating the small but meaningful steps that build confidence, from trying a new activity to opening up about emotions or working towards a personal goal. Running her own business has also strengthened her resilience, creativity and work ethic, which she uses to encourage young people to believe in themselves, develop confidence and understand the value of persistence and positive choices. She has also completed awareness training in child sexual and criminal exploitation.

Momin combines experience as an assistant teacher with his ongoing Sport and Exercise Science studies to bring an encouraging, goal-focused approach to mentoring. His understanding of motivation, psychology and performance helps him support young people to build resilience, confidence and belief in their own abilities. Momin focuses on establishing trust, listening carefully and helping each young person work towards realistic goals at a pace that feels manageable. His background in sport allows him to use activity, teamwork and personal achievement as tools for engagement, while his calm and supportive manner helps young people understand that progress comes through patience, consistency and a willingness to keep trying.

Claire combines extensive experience in education and childcare with a calm, adaptable and encouraging mentoring style. Alongside her work as a secondary-school Higher Level Teaching Assistant, she holds an NNEB Diploma in Childcare, a Foundation Degree in Early Childhood Studies and a Level 4 management qualification, supported by safeguarding and Prevent training. Claire enjoys introducing young people to positive activities and new experiences that can increase confidence, broaden interests and create opportunities for success. Her patience, empathy, reliability and strong communication skills help young people feel safe, understood and encouraged to try things they may not previously have believed were possible.

Sebastian Baranowski is a positive, approachable and person-centred mentor who is passionate about helping young people overcome challenges and fulfil their potential. Originally from Poland, Seb has lived in England for nearly 13 years. He is driven by self-improvement and by seeing meaningful progress in both himself and the young people he supports.

Seb takes time to understand each young person’s personality and interests, allowing him to create sessions that feel relevant, engaging and enjoyable. He brings humour and positive energy to his work while remaining patient, empathetic and consistent. One of his most rewarding experiences involved building a strong relationship with a young person who initially struggled to engage. By adapting his approach and remaining consistent, Seb helped turn their sessions into a much more positive experience.

Seb has completed training relating to working with young people and is also trained in safe restraint practices. Outside of work, he enjoys going to the gym, collecting Pokémon cards and building Lego. His passion for fitness and self-improvement helps him encourage young people to develop healthy habits, grow in confidence and believe in their own abilities.

“Care less about other people’s opinions.”

Jess is a supportive, approachable and patient mentor with a strong interest in psychology, mental health and understanding others. She enjoys learning, meeting new people and challenging herself through new experiences, but is most fulfilled when doing something that can positively affect another person’s life.

Jess focuses on getting to know every young person as an individual. She builds trust by listening without judgement and supports young people to develop confidence and work towards their goals at a pace that feels right for them. Her most rewarding moments include seeing young people make meaningful changes, whether that means returning to education, starting employment or simply beginning to believe in themselves.

Jess has completed A-level Psychology and mental-health training and is currently studying towards a Psychology degree. Her education has strengthened her understanding of behaviour, communication and emotional wellbeing. Outside of work, Jess enjoys reading, drawing, listening to music, playing badminton and spending time with her family and friends. She is motivated by knowing that even a small conversation or word of encouragement can leave a lasting impact.

“Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.”

Zachariah Finn is a positive and easy-going mentor who enjoys bringing good energy to the young people he supports. He is passionate about helping young people build their confidence, overcome difficulties and recognise what they are capable of achieving.

Zach’s approach is friendly, relatable and supportive. He focuses on building trust, listening without judgement and creating a relaxed environment where young people feel respected and comfortable opening up. A particularly meaningful moment for Zach involved supporting a young person who was feeling low and struggling emotionally. By taking the time to listen, talk through their feelings and help them focus on the positives, he saw them leave the conversation smiling and in a much better frame of mind.

Zach has completed training that has strengthened his understanding of young people’s emotional needs and his ability to recognise when someone may be anxious, low or struggling. Outside of work, he enjoys playing and watching football, listening to music and keeping up with fashion. These interests help him find common ground and build genuine connections with young people.

“Remain you at all times.”

Jade Redfern is a supportive, patient and approachable mentor who understands the difference that feeling heard, encouraged and believed in can make to a young person. She is passionate about building trusting relationships and creating a safe, non-judgemental space where young people feel valued, express themselves freely and recognise their own strengths.

Jade brings enthusiasm, positivity and an adventurous outlook to her mentoring. She enjoys staying active, exploring new experiences and taking part in outdoor activities, which helps her engage young people through varied and enjoyable sessions. Outside of work, Jade enjoys spending time with friends, listening to music and attending gigs and festivals.

Jade has completed training in Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Criminal Exploitation Awareness, alongside Advanced Child Safeguarding Level 2. She is motivated by knowing that even small acts of consistency, kindness and encouragement can have a meaningful impact on a young person’s confidence and future.

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

Sam is an outgoing, approachable and good-humoured mentor who is passionate about helping young people feel happier, more confident and understood. Having experienced anxiety and depression himself, Sam can relate to young people facing similar challenges and appreciates how important it is to have someone who listens, understands and helps them see things more positively.

Sam brings humour, energy and warmth to his mentoring, using jokes, funny stories and open conversation to help young people feel relaxed and comfortable in his company. One of his most rewarding experiences came during his first session with a young person who quickly connected with him and became excited about seeing him again. This showed Sam the difference a positive and consistent relationship can make.

Sam holds a Level 4 HNC in Public Services, which has strengthened his knowledge of safeguarding, the law, Child Sexual Exploitation and Child Criminal Exploitation. He has also completed training in young people’s mental health. Outside of work, Sam has a lifelong passion for music and film and enjoys travelling, visiting the cinema and trying new experiences. He believes that stepping outside his own comfort zone has helped him become more confident and resilient—qualities he now encourages in the young people he supports.

“Live life like there’s no tomorrow.”

Steven Pitchford is a calm, friendly and outgoing mentor who brings humour, respect and a genuine willingness to connect with people from all walks of life. Having benefited from positive support when he was younger, Steven understands how the right person and opportunity can help someone change direction. This experience inspired him to become a mentor and offer young people the same chance that once made a difference to him.

Steven’s approach is relaxed, approachable and grounded in mutual respect. He takes time to listen without judgement, understand what a young person may be experiencing and build an authentic connection. Having overcome challenges during his own upbringing and made significant changes in his life, he can relate to young people who may be facing difficult circumstances or struggling to see a positive way forward.

What motivates Steven most is seeing confidence, respect and positive change begin to grow. He wants young people to recognise that their past does not have to define their future and that, with consistent support, they can make different choices and achieve success. Outside of work, Steven enjoys carp fishing, camping, football, live music and playing a variety of sports. His active and varied interests help him find common ground with young people and create sessions in which they feel comfortable, engaged and able to be themselves.

“Spend too long in the pond and you might just turn into a fish.”

More than a role. A pathway to grow, specialise and make a real difference.

Our team is made up of real people who can connect with young people, build trust and bring the right combination of energy, empathy and professionalism. We are always interested in hearing from values-led individuals who understand the pressures young people face and want to help them move towards safer, more positive futures.

Opportunities may include intervention mentoring, specialist support, tutoring, group delivery and wider development pathways across leadership, workshops and community projects.