Honorary President
Sir John CROFTON 1912 - 2009. Emeritus Professor of Respiratory Diseases and Tuberculosis, University of Edinburgh Sir John Crofton was knighted in 1977 for his contributions to TB control. As Professor of tuberculosis and respiratory disease in Edinburgh (where TB was the leading cause of death in young people) in the 1950’s, Sir John led the team responsible for bringing TB under control in only 6 years – 1/3 of the time predicted. This was the first demonstration of mass control of TB, and his no-nonsense “Edinburgh method” was subsequently instituted in 23 European countries. An indefatigable pioneer and international physician, Sir John has been a leader in the work of the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other international bodies, a celebrated author and an influential teacher. The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung
Disease (IUATLD) awarded Sir John the organisation’s highest award, The Union Medal, which recognises outstanding contributions to the control of tuberculosis and lung disease, on October 19th 2005.
Never one to slow down, to the end of his life at the ripe age of 97 Sir John continued as an inspiring worker in the field of tuberculosis and tobacco control, and fundraising tirelessly on behalf of TB Alert. He will be sadly missed.
Vice Presidents
Dr. Kenneth CITRON
Professor John M GRANGE
Dame Margaret TURNER-WARWICK
Patrons

Lord (Robert) KILPATRICK OF KINCRAIG
Doctor and Past President of the General Medical Council, who had TB when he was young, and was one of the first patients to be treated with the drug Streptomycin.
Archbishop Emeritus Desmond TUTU
Archbishop Tutu had TB as a child and as a human rights activist believes that access to TB treatment and cure for all is a fundamental human right.
TRUSTEES |
Paul SOMMERFELD
(Chair) |
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Past Chair, Ealing, Hammersmith and Fulham Mental Health NHS Trust;
Past General Secretary, International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP)
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Prof. Peter DAVIES
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Consultant Chest Physician, Cardiothoracic Centre, Liverpool NHS Trust
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| Glenda COOPER |
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Freelance Journalist |
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| Vagn
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Recently retired as VP Finance in Shell. Special Advisor for the Mayor's fund for London and trustee (treasurer) for the Peasmarsh memorial Hall. |
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| Lesley HYNES |
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Professional Fundraiser
Lesley has been working in the voluntary sector for 18 years specialising in networking, major donor and trust fundraising. Her paternal grandfather died of TB complications so when approached to join TB Alert's board in January 2011 she was keen to support the charity.
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| Dr Deepti KUMAR |
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Consultant in Communicable Disease Control, Health Protection Agency
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| Ruth MCNERNEY |
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Senior Lecturer, London School of Tropical Medicine |
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Edward SADLER |
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Special Commissioner of Income Tax; formerly Partner at Clifford Chance
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Dr. Noel SNELL |
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Global Medical Science Director, Emerging Respiratory Projects, AstraZeneca, and Honorary Senior Lecturer, National Heart & Lung Institute
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STAFF MEMBERS
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| Kate BEAVIS |
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Project Officer |
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| Hanif BOBAT |
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Community Development Officer (North and Midlands) |
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| Helen CLEGG |
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Communications Manager |
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| Laetitia CROUZIL |
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Community Development Officer (South and East) |
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Phil Baldwin
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Finance and Administration Officer |
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| Alan HOOKER |
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Trusts and Foundations Manager |
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Siobhan MAHONEY |
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Programme Manager |
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| Mike MANDELBAUM |
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Chief Executive |
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| Tessa MARSHALL |
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Information and Awareness Officer |
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| Elias PHIRI |
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Head of UK Awareness Programmes |
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| John SHEPCOTT |
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Administrative Assistant |
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| POSITION VACANT |
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Development Director |
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| Briggy SMALE |
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Fundraising Assistant |
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