Become a member Home About us Vision and mission Our team » Our mum's panel Jobs Our corporate supporters GDUK network Genetic disorders database Grant programme Newsroom Fundraising Get involved Make a donation Become a member Contact us About genetic disorders For parents of affected children For affected adults For support groups & charities FREEPHONE 0800 987 8987 MEET THE TEAM Our small, friendly team at Genetic Disorders UK run Jeans for Genes Day. Please call 020 7199 3300 if you would like to speak to any of us. To order a Jeans for Genes Day fundraising pack, merchandise or a paying-in slip, please call our freephone number 0800 980 4800 or visit www.jeansforgenes.org CAROLINE HARDING, CHIEF EXECUTIVE Caroline is the co-founder and chief executive of Genetic Disorders UK and has been responsible for organising the Jeans for Genes Day fundraising campaign since 2007. She has three children, two of whom have a genetic disorder. SAM CARLISLE, HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS Sam Carlisle is our freelance head of communications. In her other life she is executive features editor on The Sun. Sam has two children one of whom, Elvi, has the genetic disorder rhizomelic chondrodysplasia punctata. Sam has extensive experience in dealing with issues of disability and is a member of our mum's panel. DR SUSAN WALSH, DIRECTOR OF PRIMARY IMMUNODEFICIENCY UK (PID UK) Susan is director of PID UK, set up as part of Genetic Disorders UK to support families affected by primary immunodeficiencies. Prior to joining Genetic Disorders UK in 2012, Susan worked for 10 years at the Chronic Granulomatous Disorder Society. As part or her role at Genetic Disorders UK, Susan continues to consult for the Chronic Granulomatous Disorder Society as head of specialist services and research. LAURA PATTISON, DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Laura oversees all of the marketing and communications around Jeans for Genes Day. She is also the key contact for all corporate partnerships and press. DORON KRISTAL, HEAD OF MARKETING OPERATIONS Doron oversees the operations and behind-the-scenes activity of the Jeans for Genes Day appeal. He also leads the development of the website and database infrastructure for Genetic Disorders UK. POOJA AGGARWAL, HEAD OF FINANCE Pooja manages the finance and accounting for Jeans for Genes Day and Genetic Disorders UK. LIZZIE BISHOP, HEAD OF DEVELOPMENT Lizzie leads the development of support services for Genetic Disorders UK and oversees the charities and support groups receiving grants from Jeans for Genes Day. She also manages our education programme for schools. LINA ABDULKARIM, JUNIOR MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER Lina is responsible for organising the public relations activities around Jeans for Genes Day. She also manages our T-shirt design competition and the sale of merchandise. IMOGEN STEAD, MARKETING EXECUTIVE Imogen is the key point of contact for all supporters, ensuring they have a great Jeans for Genes Day. She also coordinates our advertising programme and distribution of our charity appeal items. MAXIME SABATINI, EVENTS COORDINATOR Maxime is responsible for organising our partnership events around Jeans for Genes Day. She also coordinates our charity’s calendar of sporting challenges and is the key contact for all of our Genetic Disorders UK fundraisers. HANNAH BRUCE, MARKETING EXECUTIVE Hannah coordinates the marketing activities for Genetic Disorders UK and is the key contact for charities and support groups receiving grants from Jeans for Genes Day. She is also responsible for promoting our education programme for schools online. 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