Island Advice Team

Management Committee

Chair

Katherine Wilson

Katherine is a qualified accountant working for an international finance company. She brings financial and business skills to the Board.

Treasurer

Steve Lake

Steve has been an active member of the local community for many years and brings experience and knowledge of the voluntary sector. He has worked in various charities, housing associations and the Council. Steve is a retired council officer who worked within the Trading Standards service for 35 years. He has experience in civil advocacy, project management, IT development and finance.

Committee Member

Fabian Tompsett 

Fabian has been an active member of the local community for many years and brings experience and knowledge of the voluntary sector. He has worked in various charities, housing associations and the Council.

Committee Member

Chris Parsons

Chris works for a local advice agency and is an experienced advice supervisor. He brings management, staffing and advocacy skills to the organisation.

Committee Member

Shabnam Sharmin

Shabnam trained with and worked for Island Advice Centre before working for the Citizens Advice Bureau as a Debt Adviser. She understands debt issues faced by clients and is experienced in case management.

Committee Member

Thomas Siggers

Thomas is a solicitor with a large City firm with a commitment to pro bono activities. He brings business skills and perspective to the Board.

Committee Member

Simon Lanaria

Simon is an IT consultant working in the advice sector as well as the private sector.