We have a brilliant team of dedicated staff here at MyVision, find out more about them below:
Mark Upton
Mark Upton
Chief Executive
Nathan Tree
Nathan has worked for us since 2017. He is Severely Sight Impaired and trusty guide dog Maisie can be found at his side. Nathan is a champion for Blind Ice Hockey.
Nathan Tree
Community Engagement Lead
Jamie Sargent
Jamie joined MyVision in 2022 supporting Nathan in the Resource Centre demonstrating equipment and sharing advice and support. Jamie lost his vision in 2020 and provides a wealth of knowledge through his own lived experience of sight loss.
Jamie Sargent
Technology and Equipment Officer
Carmel Linnane
Carmel joined MyVision in 2021 and manages our finances, from cheques, to online payments.
Carmel Linnane
Finance Officer
Joanna Waton
Joanna joined MyVision in 2021 starting as a Trusts and Grants Fundraiser, and was promoted to Fundraising Manager in 2022. Joanna has a background in fundraising having worked for several charities in the past.
Joanna Waton
Fundraising Manager
Margaret Hart
Margaret started working at MyVision Oxfordshire in 2022 and helps raise funds to support MyVision’s work
Margaret Hart
Fundraising Officer
Devante Claridge
Devante joined the team in 2022, he is visually impaired and is seen out and about in South Oxfordshire with his guide dog Mac.
Devante Claridge
Community Engagement Worker - South and Vale
Andy Smith
Andy Smith is the service delivery manager. He is visually impaired and has a background in health and social care. He loves running with his team of guide runners.
Andy Smith
Service Delivery Manager
Andreas Findlow
Andreas is our new Technology and Equipment Officer. Andreas is blind and moved to the UK from Sweden in 2022. He has a lot of experience in assistive technology and services for visually impaired people.
Andreas Findlow
Technology and Equipment Officer
Katie Foulk
Katie joined MyVision in July 2023 as Volunteer Coordinator, recruiting and supporting all of our amazing volunteers. She has recently graduated, and is excited to be beginning my career with MyVision Oxfordshire.
Katie Foulk
Volunteer Coordinator
Sammy Musani
Sammy covers the West Oxfordshire and Cherwell area as our Community Engagement Officer. She supports Nathan and Devante in ensuring strong community building across the county. As someone with lived experience of lifelong visual impairment, Sammy is passionate about delivering services and solutions to the larger visually impaired community.
Sammy Musani
Community Engagement Worker - West and Cherwell
George King
George started in September 2024 as our Communications Apprentice. He is a recent university graduate and is excited to develop his skills in communications and marketing.
George King
Communications Apprentice
Kira Beykova
Kira started working at MyVision as a support worker for Andreas. She is excited to be working here, as she can help support someone and make a difference in someone’s life.
Kira Beykova
Support Worker
Martin Crouch
Martin has joined MyVision as the Community Fundraiser, and will be supporting your fundraising efforts, organising fundraising events and helping raise awareness for MyVision.
Martin Crouch
Community Fundraiser
Our Stories
Discover the stories behind our staff members who live with sight loss. Learn how MyVision has empowered them to overcome challenges and embrace new possibilities.