Leila Reyburn
About Leila Reyburn
Leila Reyburn is a Policy and Campaigns Manager at Mind, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in developing policy and campaign strategies to improve NHS services, particularly in mental health and social justice.
Current Role at Mind
Leila Reyburn serves as the Policy and Campaigns Manager at Mind, a position she has held since 2017. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing policy initiatives that aim to improve mental health services. Reyburn has been instrumental in bridging policy initiatives with social justice and equity in healthcare. Her work includes managing complex campaigns that address systemic issues within the NHS, particularly in the realm of mental health.
Previous Experience in Policy and Campaigns
Prior to her current role, Leila Reyburn worked as a Senior Policy and Campaigns Officer at Mind from 2015 to 2017. She also held the position of Health Officer at Stonewall from 2012 to 2014, where she contributed to health-related initiatives. Earlier in her career, she was a Project Officer at The Campaign Company for one year in 2009. Throughout her career, she has developed policy and campaign strategies targeting improvements in NHS acute and crisis care services.
Educational Background
Leila Reyburn has a strong educational background in relevant fields. She earned a BA in Politics and Human Rights from the University of Essex, completing her studies from 2004 to 2007. She furthered her education with an MSc in Violence, Conflict and Development from the School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, from 2008 to 2009. Additionally, she has obtained several professional qualifications, including the NSMC Level 4 Social Marketing Award from the Chartered Institute of Marketing in 2012 and a Development Award in Group Facilitation Methods from the Institute of Leadership and Management in 2013.
Contributions to Mental Health Services
Leila Reyburn has played a key role in advancing initiatives related to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). Her extensive experience in managing complex campaigns has allowed her to address systemic issues within the NHS effectively. Reyburn's work focuses on creating impactful policy changes that enhance mental health care delivery and accessibility.
Mental Health First Aid Certification
In 2015, Leila Reyburn completed a Mental Health First Aid course through Mental Health First Aid England. This certification, which she achieved over 11 months, reflects her commitment to understanding and addressing mental health issues in various contexts, further supporting her work in policy and campaigns.