Our Trustees

Ian is our Chair of Trustees and has volunteered as a trustee since joining the organisation in January 2021. Ian is also the chair of our HR and Infrastructure sub-committee and the trustee responsible for Safeguarding.

Outside of Citizens Advice Reading, Ian is a solicitor and partner at Lyons Davidson solicitors. He is also a consumer member for the Civil Procedure Rules Committee, a group who govern the rules around the civil courts. He has also previously been involved in committee work, including sitting on the board of a legal membership body.

Alongside volunteering, Ian enjoys travelling, reading and is a keen fisherman.

Jacqui brings over 25 years of professional experience, predominantly from the Oil & Gas industry, Technology and Media & Entertainment to Citizens Advice. Having worked with global corporations s in various capacities - from Senior Accountant, Regional Budgeting and Control Manager to Business Process Expert and Change Manager - Jacqui has gained considerable expertise in data management, system integration, project and change management.

Starting out as a volunteer in August 2022 at Citizens Advice Reading, Jacqui swiftly transitioned into a Trustee board member role due to the inherent leadership qualities and analytical capabilities. With a sound understanding of process improvement, key performance indicators and evaluation methodologies, Jacqui offers an invaluable perspective to strategic decision-making processes.

Andrew has been a Trustee and Treasurer of Citizens Advice Reading since October 2020. 

He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants and has over 25 years of experience working as a Finance Director of medium and large commercial organizations both in the UK and abroad. 

Andrew has now been living in Reading with his family for almost 9 years, and is very glad to be supporting Citizens Advice Reading, which continues after 85 years to offer high quality advice to all those in need of such services within our town and surrounding areas.

Kemi is a trained HR professional, and an executive coach. She is a fellow of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. She has over 24 years of working as a HR professional in the public and third sectors. 

She became a trustee in February 2024 and is part of the HR and Infrastructure sub committee.

Ilham became a trustee in November 2024 and is part of the Funding, Partnerships, and Communications sub-committee. With a degree in Aerospace Engineering and a career in cybersecurity, she brings a strong technical background to the board. 

Having moved to Reading in 2021 for work, she has come to love the town and now calls it home. Alongside volunteering, she enjoys travelling, reading, and exploring art in her spare time.

Marcia joined the Trustee Board in May 2025.

Marcia is a trained HR professional with over 35 years experience in a variety of sectors including the Charity sector.  Her HR experience covers all areas of HR including governance, systems, diversity and inclusion, employee relations, services, reward and payroll.

She is a member of the Institute of Personnel and Development and a qualified Life Coach who has recently retired from full-time work and volunteers some of her time to local groups in her locality.

Marcia also enjoys theatre, gardening, travelling and walking in the countryside.

Niki joined Citizens Advice Reading as a Trustee in May 2025. 

For Niki, Reading is home. She's lived here while working and commuting to various jobs, she gave birth to her children here and they go to school locally, and whether it's friends, hobbies, sport or social life, Reading is at the centre.

Her background is in fundraising, communications and engagement across charity and local government, having worked at Shelter, Oxfam, Bowel Cancer UK and Reading Borough Council. In working as a Trustee for CAR she hopes to use that experience to support the people and places she loves. 

Sarah joined the Trustee Board in February 2026.

Sarah has 25 years’ experience in the financial services industry from several high street brands.  Her experience covers Senior Manager and Certification Regime responsibilities in the management of commercial teams as well as the responsibility for the FCA regulated advisors within those brands.

Sarah also has 5 years’ experience as a trustee working with deprived communities in the Northeast of England.

Outside of work Sarah enjoys travel, gardening and walking. 

Edna Corrigan is delighted to serve as a Trustee for Citizens Advice, an organisation whose work makes a real difference to people at some of the most challenging times in their lives.

Edna's professional background spans more than 15 years in programme management, business transformation and organisational change. She currently works for Dell Technologies, leading complex programmes and working closely with senior leaders to deliver strategic outcomes. During her career, she has held leadership roles with organisations including Virgin Media and the John Lewis Partnership, where she developed extensive experience in governance, financial management, risk oversight, stakeholder engagement and leading teams through change.

Edna joined Citizens Advice because she believes everyone should have access to free, independent and trusted advice, regardless of their circumstances. The organisation's mission to help people solve problems, prevent issues from escalating and tackle the underlying causes of disadvantage strongly resonates with her.

As a Trustee, Edna brings a combination of strategic thinking, practical delivery experience and a strong focus on people. She is passionate about helping organisations achieve meaningful outcomes, ensuring robust governance and supporting sustainable growth. She looks forward to helping Citizens Advice continue to provide vital services, strengthen its impact within the community and deliver on its ambition of creating a society where people face far fewer problems.

Michael Asamoah is a data and project management professional with over 11 years’ experience delivering complex projects, improving services and working with a wide range of stakeholders.

A Maths graduate, he also volunteers in his local community, tutors young people and mentors graduates. 

As a Trustee of Citizens Advice Reading, Michael is committed to using his analytical, strategic and community-focused experience to support the organisation’s mission and help ensure local people can access free, independent and impartial advice.