Our staff

Our staff

Chief Officer- Mike Derry

Mike has been the Chief Officer of Healthwatch Richmond since July 2013 and has over 20 years of experience in the NHS, social care and the charity sector. Mike is passionate about understanding the needs and experiences of people and patients and ensuring that NHS & social care services are delivered in ways that meet those needs.

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Suzanne Kapelus - Projects, Outreach & Engagement Officer

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Suzanne joined the team in October 2023. She has a background in medical anthropology, with a particular focus on health care systems. Suzanne has previously worked in the charity sector doing educational outreach, gaining skills in project management and community engagement. 

Colombine Nuquet - Communications, Engagement & Project Officer

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Colombine joined the team in October 2023. After working as a nurse in Paris, she obtained a Communications in Health master's degree at La Sorbonne - Nouvelle. Inspired by humanist ideas and naturally dynamic, she is excited to work with the Richmond community on public health issues and care.

Katie Rogers - Project, Outreach and Engagement Officer

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Katie joined Healthwatch Richmond in January 2024. She is a Biosciences graduate with an interest in health. She has a background in volunteer management within community outreach projects. She is looking forward to working with the community of Richmond upon Thames to support their volunteering work and to promote better health outcomes. 

Bethel Tezera - Project and Engagement Summer Intern 

Bethel joined the team in June 2025. She is a psychology graduate with an interest in mental health and experience working within the local authority and healthcare sector. She is looking forward to her internship within the community of Richmond upon Thames.