Our People

Deb has a strong background in HR and has been a trustee of Mirus for several years. Fairness and equality are very important to her and for the people we support, and she enjoys seeing people grow and develop.

Ben is a journalist for BBC Wales with a passion for helping people and ensuring their voices are heard. He wants to make a difference in people’s lives and he feels that volunteering with Mirus gives him the perfect opportunity to do this.

Ron is an accountant who has worked in various industries. He enjoys helping others.

Laurence has spent over 50 years working in the field of investigations, in both the public sector with Local Authority Trading Standards, and the private sector, working for some of the leading companies in the world. Laurence is a former Trustee and Vice Chair of the National Deaf Children’s Society. Laurence is married and has two children. His daughter, now in her 40s, is profoundly deaf with additional complex needs, living independently with her partner. Laurence is looking forward to bringing his wealth of experience to the Trustee Board and the MIRUS organisation.

Paola Spiteri has over 30 years’ experience in health and social care, including a decade as a lecturer in health and social care. She now works within NHS Wales, leading programmes that support workforce development and belonging. Paola was nationally recognised with an award for her Next Stage of Allyship: From Bystander to Upstander programme. She is particularly passionate about neurodiversity and disability inclusion and continues to champion equity across all areas of her work.

Zoe has over 20 years experience working as a senior finance leader across a variety of sectors, with experience of working closely with Boards and leadership teams to strengthen financial systems and governance, manage risk responsibly, and support informed, practical decision-making.