Emma Mamo
About Emma Mamo
Emma Mamo serves as the Head of Workplace Wellbeing at Mind, where she has worked since 2014. With a background in policy and campaigns, she has held various roles at Mind and Mencap, focusing on mental health and employment issues.
Current Role at Mind
Emma Mamo serves as the Head of Workplace Wellbeing at Mind, a position she has held since 2014. In this role, she leads a team of 45 individuals, focusing on the development and implementation of strategies that influence employer policy and practice regarding mental health. Emma monitors and evaluates external trends in mental health and employment to inform the organization's strategic direction. She also acts as an external ambassador, raising awareness of Mind and mental health issues in the workplace.
Previous Experience at Mind
Emma Mamo has a long history with Mind, having worked in various roles since 2006. She began as a Press Office Assistant for 10 months, followed by a position as Campaigns Support Officer at Mencap for 5 months. Emma returned to Mind as a Campaigns Officer from 2007 to 2008, then progressed to Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer from 2008 to 2010. She later served as Policy and Campaigns Manager from 2010 to 2014, accumulating a total of eight years of experience at the organization before assuming her current role.
Education and Expertise
Emma Mamo studied Applied Psychology at Bournemouth University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in mental health and workplace wellbeing. Additionally, she completed her secondary education at Woodbridge High School. Emma's expertise lies in building and managing relationships with employers, stakeholders, and networks to drive change in workplace mental health practices.
Strategic Initiatives and Responsibilities
In her role at Mind, Emma Mamo is responsible for developing and implementing a long-term strategic plan aimed at influencing employer policies and practices related to mental health. She focuses on building strategic partnerships and sharing best practices to foster a supportive work environment for mental health. Her efforts contribute to the broader mission of improving mental health awareness and support in workplaces across the United Kingdom.