Anna George
About Anna George
Anna George serves as the Office and Volunteer Manager at Mind Cymru in Cardiff, United Kingdom, a position she has held since 2019. She has extensive experience in various roles within the organization and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in French and Italian from Anglia Ruskin University.
Work at Mind
Anna George has worked at Mind since 2010, holding various positions that reflect her growing responsibilities within the organization. She currently serves as the Office and Volunteer Manager, a role she has held since 2019. In this position, she manages the operational running of the Cardiff office at Mind Cymru. Prior to this, she worked as Office Manager and Corporate Support from 2016 to 2019, and as Director's PA and Office Manager from 2013 to 2016. Her earlier role was as Office and Information Coordinator from 2010 to 2013. Throughout her tenure, she has been involved in both strategic and operational aspects of Wellbeing and Volunteering.
Education and Expertise
Anna George studied at Anglia Ruskin University from 1991 to 1995, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in French and Italian. Her educational background also includes studies at Haberdashers' Monmouth School for Girls, where she achieved GCSEs and A'Levels in French, Music, and Italian from 1985 to 1991. This academic foundation supports her professional roles, particularly in managing volunteers and coaching through line management.
Background
Anna George has a diverse background that combines her educational achievements with extensive experience in office management and volunteer coordination. She has dedicated over a decade to Mind, contributing to various roles that enhance the organization's operational efficiency. Her interests in environmentalism, running, yoga, food, singing, mental health, and gardening reflect her holistic approach to well-being, which aligns with the mission of Mind.
Achievements
Throughout her career at Mind, Anna George has developed a strong skill set in managing office operations and supporting volunteer initiatives. Her experience includes coaching through line management, which has contributed to the effective functioning of the Cardiff office. Her involvement in the strategic and operational aspects of Wellbeing and Volunteering at Mind Cymru demonstrates her commitment to enhancing mental health support within the community.