Alison Brown
About Alison Brown
Alison Brown serves as the Lead Engagement Manager for Workplace Wellbeing at Mind, where she focuses on developing workplace wellbeing strategies for organizations in Wales. With a background in psychology and marketing, she has over a decade of experience in enhancing HR effectiveness and advocates for mental health awareness in corporate settings.
Current Role at Mind
Alison Brown serves as the Lead Engagement Manager for Workplace Wellbeing at Mind, a role she has held since 2021. In this position, she focuses on enhancing workplace wellbeing strategies and initiatives aimed at improving mental health support within organizations. Her work is centered in Cardiff, Wales, where she collaborates with various stakeholders to implement effective mental health programs.
Previous Experience at Mind
Prior to her current role, Alison worked at Mind as the Workplace Wellbeing Services Manager for Wales from 2019 to 2021. During this time, she contributed to the development and execution of workplace wellbeing strategies tailored for organizations across Wales, emphasizing the importance of mental health in the workplace.
Education and Qualifications
Alison Brown has a solid educational background in psychology and marketing. She studied Psychology at Swansea University from 2005 to 2008, earning a degree in the field. Additionally, she completed a Certificate in Marketing at the Chartered Institute of Marketing from 2008 to 2009. Earlier, she studied Marketing at Swansea College for one year from 2009 to 2010.
Career Background
Alison has over a decade of experience in enhancing HR team effectiveness through psychological insights. Her career includes roles such as Partnership Manager at Careercake in 2019, Business Development Manager at ILM from 2013 to 2018, and Sales and Marketing Manager at bpi training from 2008 to 2013. Each position has contributed to her expertise in workplace wellbeing and mental health advocacy.
Advocacy for Mental Health
Alison is an advocate for mental health awareness and support within corporate environments. She is passionate about implementing organizational changes that prioritize mental health support, reflecting her commitment to improving workplace wellbeing and fostering supportive environments for employees.