The ION
team

Hello!

We’re a passionate group of educators, clinicians and support staff who care deeply about nutrition, learning and the people we work with. Behind every course, lecture and student interaction is a team committed to thoughtful, evidence-based education and genuine support. Together, we work to create a learning experience that feels rigorous, relevant and human — helping our students grow in confidence as they move from learning into professional practice.

Senior management

Chris Mansi

Chief Executive Officer

Paula Werrett

Acting Dean

Neil Patel

Head of Corporate Services

Charlton Berthoud

Head of Finance

Sally Temple

Acting Head of Undergraduate Courses

“Working at ION inspires me to continually advance my skills. We’re encouraged to grow professionally, stay current in a fast‑evolving health sciences field, and develop reflective, goal‑focused practice—all while maintaining a healthy work–life balance.”

Nicole Rose Taylor

BFA (Hons) CNP (Hons), CANNP

Assistant Head of Undergraduate Courses, Level 5 Leader / Lecturer / Module Coordinator

Academic team

→ Managers

Kelly Hopley

Graduate Diploma Course Lead / Assistant Head of Undergraduate Courses, Level 4 Lead / Module Coordinator (Business and career planning)

Nicole Rose Taylor

Assistant Head of Undergraduate Courses, Level 5 Lead / Lecturer / Module Coordinator (Nutrition and lifestyle, Modulation of cardiometabolic function, Modulation of Neuroendocrine function [GDip], Modulation of cardiometabolic function [GDip])

→ Lecturers

Amani Kaite

Lecturer / Module Coordinator (Principles of functional nutrition)

Charlotte Dowling

Lecturer / Module Coordinator (Biology [SAC], Anatomy & Physiology [SAC])

Debbie Pyke

Lecturer / Module Coordinator (Behaviour change)

Evonne Ginman

Lecturer / Module Coordinator (Nutrition and lifestyle modulation of immune function, Functional nutrition 1)

Jackie Williams

Lecturer / Module Coordinator (Modulation of functional nutrition, Modulation of detoxification and gastrointestinal function, Modulation of immune function)

Joe Whittaker

Lecturer / Research Supervisor (Research Project)

Katie Clare

Lecturer / Module Coordinator (Modulation of detoxification and gastrointestinal function, Modulation of neuroendocrine function)

Samantha Lewis

Lecturer / Module Coordinator (Functional nutrition 2)

Sarah Orme

Lecturer / Module Coordinator (Clinical practice 1, Coaching)

Joanna Ratcliffe

Lecturer / Module Coordinator (Diagnosis and treatment in nutrition and lifestyle practice)

→ Support

Mansoor Hussain

Lecturer / Tutor (Academic study skills)

Ruth Shattock

Academic Support Lecturer

→ CPD

Milena Mastroianni

CPD Coordinator / Training Clinic Supervisor / Assessment Marker

Sue Evans

Head of CPD

“I joined ION as an apprentice in 2018, progressed through several roles, and with ION’s sponsorship completed a First-Class BSc in Human Resource Management before stepping into my current role as People and Operations Officer. To me, ION is a place where you’re trusted, supported, and encouraged to grow — a genuinely people-first organisation that invests in its staff and their potential.”

Amy Gilham

BSc. (Hons), Assoc CIPD

People and Operations Officer