Emma Mamo (She/Her)
About Emma Mamo (She/Her)
Emma Mamo serves as the Head of Workplace Wellbeing at Mind, where she has worked since 2007. She has extensive experience in policy development, campaign management, and stakeholder engagement, having previously held roles at Mencap and Mind's Press Office.
Current Role at Mind
Emma Mamo serves as the Head of Workplace Wellbeing at Mind, a position she has held since 2007. In this role, she manages a team that includes a Policy and Campaigns Officer and volunteers. Emma is responsible for ensuring the meaningful involvement of Mind’s beneficiaries in policy development. She has designed and delivered various campaigns that address welfare reform, employment, and issues related to debt and poverty.
Previous Experience at Mencap
Before her current role at Mind, Emma Mamo worked at Mencap as a Campaigns Support Officer for five months in 2006 and 2007. In this position, she contributed to campaigns aimed at improving the lives of people with learning disabilities. This experience provided her with a foundation in advocacy and campaign management.
Early Career at Mind
Emma Mamo began her career at Mind as a Press Office Assistant in 2006, where she worked for ten months. In this role, she developed amendments and briefings on legislation in Parliament and built relationships with policymakers and key stakeholders. This early experience laid the groundwork for her future roles within the organization.
Advocacy and Representation
Emma has acted as a spokesperson for Mind at various conferences, seminars, and media requests. She represents Mind on stakeholder forums and coalitions, maximizing engagement with Mind’s networks and local groups in campaigning and lobbying efforts. Her work ensures that the voices of beneficiaries are heard in policy discussions.
Policy Development and Campaigning
In her role, Emma Mamo has developed evidence-based policy recommendations and produced policy and campaigns reports. She has responded to government inquiries and consultations on behalf of Mind, ensuring that the organization’s stance is well-represented in legislative discussions.