Katya O'neill
About Katya O'neill
Katya O'Neill is a Community Fundraising Officer at Mind, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in psychology and extensive experience in fundraising and community engagement roles.
Work at Mind
Katya O'Neill has been serving as the Community Fundraising Officer at Mind since 2021. In this role, she focuses on engaging the community to support mental health initiatives. Her responsibilities include organizing fundraising events, building relationships with donors, and promoting awareness of mental health issues. Katya's work contributes to Mind's mission of providing support and resources for individuals experiencing mental health challenges.
Education and Expertise
Katya O'Neill studied at Cardiff University, where she earned a degree in Psychology with Professional Placement from 2012 to 2016. Prior to that, she attended Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School from 2005 to 2012. Her educational background provides her with a solid understanding of psychological principles, which she applies in her fundraising efforts, particularly in understanding the needs of the community she serves.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current position at Mind, Katya O'Neill held various roles in the nonprofit sector. She worked at Save the Children UK as a Central Fundraising Community and Engagement Executive from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, she served as a Central Fundraising Community and Engagement Assistant at the same organization from 2019 to 2020. Katya also worked at Barnardo's as a Project Worker for four months in 2017 and as a Learning Support Assistant from 2016 to 2017.
Early Career Roles
Katya O'Neill's early career included positions outside the nonprofit sector. She worked as a Reservations Executive at TUI from 2017 to 2018, where she gained experience in customer service and operations in the travel industry. Additionally, she completed a Psychology Placement at Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity from 2014 to 2015, which provided her with insights into the intersection of healthcare and psychology.