Laura Phelan
About Laura Phelan
Laura Phelan serves as the Get Set To Go Coordinator at Mind and has been a Young Ambassador for Beat since 2014. She has a background in customer service and education, and she founded her own organization, Phelan Well, to promote mental health and wellbeing.
Work at Mind
Laura Phelan has served as the Get Set To Go Coordinator at Mind since 2017. In this role, she leads the Get Set To Go project, which aims to promote mental health through active living. The initiative encourages individuals to engage in physical activities as a means to improve their mental well-being. Phelan's work at Mind is based in Harlesden, where she has contributed to the organization's mission of supporting mental health awareness and intervention.
Role at Beat
Laura Phelan has been a Young Ambassador for Beat, an organization dedicated to combating eating disorders, since 2014. In her role, she advocates for awareness and support for individuals affected by eating disorders. Phelan's involvement with Beat has been ongoing for ten years and reflects her commitment to mental health advocacy. She is based in Norwich, United Kingdom, where she engages with the community to promote healthy body image and recovery.
Education and Expertise
Laura Phelan studied at the University of Brighton from 2010 to 2013, focusing on Humanities and Humanistic Studies. She achieved a degree that emphasized Cultures, Histories, and Literatures. Prior to her university education, she attended St James Catholic High School from 2003 to 2010. Her educational background provides a foundation for her work in mental health and wellness, equipping her with knowledge in cultural and historical contexts.
Previous Employment Experience
Before her current roles, Laura Phelan worked at Waitrose as a Customer Service Partner from 2010 to 2014. This four-year experience in customer service allowed her to develop skills in communication and support, which she applies in her current mental health advocacy roles. Additionally, she has served as a 6th Form Mentor and Wellness and Fitness Coach at Harrow High School since 2015, further demonstrating her commitment to supporting youth in their mental and physical health.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her roles in mental health advocacy, Laura Phelan has been an Entrepreneur at Entrepreneurial Spark since 2016. She founded her own organization, Phelan Well, which focuses on mental health and well-being. Through this venture, she aims to provide resources and support for individuals seeking to improve their mental health. Her entrepreneurial efforts complement her advocacy work and contribute to the broader conversation on mental wellness.