Smita Patel
About Smita Patel
Smita Patel is a Peer Support Manager at Mind, where she has worked since 2014. She holds a BA Honours in Informal & Community Education from George Williams YMCA-Canterbury University and has previous experience in project management roles at organizations such as TimeBank and The Prince's Trust.
Work at Mind
Smita Patel has held the position of Peer Support Manager at Mind since 2014. In this role, she oversees peer support initiatives aimed at improving mental health and well-being. Her responsibilities include managing programs that connect individuals with lived experiences of mental health issues, facilitating support networks, and promoting community engagement. Patel's tenure at Mind has spanned a decade, during which she has contributed to the organization's mission of providing support and resources for mental health.
Education and Expertise
Smita Patel studied at George Williams YMCA- Canterbury University, where she pursued a degree in Informal & Community Education. She completed her BA Honours from 2006 to 2011, dedicating five years to her studies. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in community support and project management, particularly in the mental health sector.
Previous Work Experience
Before her current role at Mind, Smita Patel worked in various capacities within the community support sector. She served as a Project Coordinator at TimeBank from 2010 to 2012, where she managed volunteer programs in London. Prior to that, she was a Programme Manager at The Prince's Trust from 2003 to 2009, focusing on youth development initiatives. In 2013, she briefly held the position of Project Manager at Depression Alliance, where she contributed to mental health projects for five months.
Career Timeline
Smita Patel's career spans over two decades in the community and mental health sectors. She began her professional journey at The Prince's Trust from 2003 to 2009, followed by a role at Depression Alliance in 2013. Patel then transitioned to TimeBank as a Project Coordinator until 2012. Since 2014, she has been with Mind, where she has developed her expertise in peer support management.