Our Team
Robert Music
Director
Rob Music joined Jo’s Trust as Director in September 2008. Rob has 20 years experience working for health care charities, including the Stroke Association, Research into Ageing and Help the Aged.
Before joining Jo's Trust he was Chief Executive of Endometriosis UK, where he oversaw significant development across all areas of the charity including increasing income by 250%, developing of its charitable services, achieving greater awareness of endometriosis and implementing a major rebrand. He brings a range of skills to Jo’s Trust including senior management, service development, fundraising, strategy and communications.
Rebecca Shoosmith
Services Development Manager
Rebecca joined Jo’s Trust in September 2009 as Services Development Manager after being a long term supporter and volunteer for Jo’s.
Whilst initially beginning her career in media, Rebecca then became an Operations Manager for BDO LLP for 5 years where she gained skills in people management, operational strategy, training, administration and communication, becoming a qualified NLP practitioner and coach. Having always been passionate about communication and helping people, joining Jo’s was a natural progression and this has also allowed her to contribute corporate skills to the charity sector.
Claire Cohen
Education and Information Co-ordinator
Claire graduated in 2002 from University College London where she obtained a BSc honours degree in Physical Sciences. Claire then pursued postgraduate studies at The University of Nottingham qualifying with an MSc in Archaeological Materials and was awarded her PhD in 2008 from the Institute of Archaeology, University College London.
She speaks Spanish and has an interest in Latin America having lived and worked in Bolivia, Chile, Mexico and Puerto Rico. Claire has worked within the charitable sector since 2007. She was one of the co-founders of not-for-profit organisation Angelfish. Claire joined Jo’s Trust in May 2009 and she brings to Jo’s experience in: adult education, research and writing skills, project and event management.
Geraldine Warren
Adminstrative Assistant
Geraldine graduated in 2009 from Westminster University with a BA Hons Degree in Politics & International Relations. During her final year she volunteered for Crisis in the Supporter Services team and after graduating was offered a position as Finance Coordinator. The Crisis office at Christmas is a very exciting and busy place to be and was a brilliant introduction to the charity sector. This was followed by a role in the Supporter care team for Alzheimer’s Society where she helped develop new procedures.
Geraldine joined Jo’s Trust in November 2010 as Administrative Assistant. She brings to the role her previous charity experience particularly in the fields of Supporter Care and Finance.
Last updated: 10/03/2011
