Libby Peppiatt
About Libby Peppiatt
Libby Peppiatt is a Business Development Manager at Mind in London, UK, where she has worked since 2016. She specializes in mental health strategies and fostering community environments that support open conversations about mental health.
Current Role at Mind
Libby Peppiatt serves as the Business Development Manager at Mind, a position she has held since 2016. In this role, she focuses on developing and implementing strategies that promote mental health awareness and support. Her work involves co-leading the development of national level programs and projects aimed at improving mental health strategies across various sectors. Based in London, she has dedicated her career to fostering environments that encourage open conversations about mental health.
Previous Experience at Mind
Before her current role, Libby Peppiatt worked at Mind in multiple capacities. She served as the Crisis Care Concordat Lead from 2016 to 2017, where she contributed to initiatives aimed at improving crisis care for individuals experiencing mental health issues. Additionally, she was the Blue Light Project Manager from 2015 to 2016, focusing on anti-stigma initiatives within the organization. Her experiences at Mind have shaped her approach to mental health advocacy.
Education and Qualifications
Libby Peppiatt has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Social Anthropology from the University of Sussex, studying from 1993 to 1996. She further pursued a Master's degree in Understanding and Securing Human Rights at the University of London from 2002 to 2004. In addition, she completed a Certificate in Counselling Skills at Manor House in 2005 and achieved a British Sign Language NVQ Level 3 at City Lit in 2014. She also participated in the AMEX Leadership Academy for future leaders in the not-for-profit sector in 2014.
Experience at Rethink Mental Illness
Libby Peppiatt worked at Rethink Mental Illness as the Organizational Engagement Manager for the Time to Change initiative from 2011 to 2015. In this role, she focused on engaging organizations to promote mental health awareness and reduce stigma. Her work contributed to the broader efforts of Time to Change in fostering supportive environments for individuals with mental health challenges.
Specializations and Focus Areas
Libby Peppiatt specializes in whole school approaches to mental health, creating mentally healthy universities, and workplace wellbeing. Her expertise lies in developing strategies that integrate mental health support within educational and workplace settings. She is passionate about fostering community environments that support open conversations about mental health without stigma, reflecting her commitment to improving mental health outcomes.