Biographies

Shabana is the treasurer of the EPT and is also a Trustee. Shabana works with Munira and the rest of the EPT team to ensure that the charity’s financial activities take place smoothly.

Shabana has experienced ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage and is keen to use her skills to help the charity improve care and outcomes for women and families going through similar experiences.

Shabana has a degree in Mathematics from Oxford University, is a Fellow of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries and also works in the financial services industry as a Scheme Actuary advising UK pension schemes.

Amara is a dynamic senior GP who brings a wealth of experience in clinical leadership, management and strategic development. She is currently Clinical Director, North West London Integrated Urgent Care. She is committed to clinical safety, equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout her career, serving in various trusts.

Tom is Chair in Gynaecology at Imperial College London, and Hon Consultant Gynaecologist at Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital, London. He is also visiting Professor at KU Leuven, Belgium. He has extensive clinical and research experience in early pregnancy care as well as gynaecological ultrasound. He is an honorary fellow of the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM) and honorary member of the Australasian Society for Ultrasound in Medicine (ASUM)

Tom has edited 7 books, published almost 400 academic papers and has a H-index of 83. In addition to being a Trustee of the Ectopic Pregnancy Trust, he is President of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynaecology (ISUOG), he sits on the management committee of the Tommy’s National Centre for Miscarriage research, and sits on the steering committee of the International Ovarian Tumor Analysis (IOTA). He has been President of the UK Association of Early Pregnancy Units for several years. In 2012, he sat on the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound (SRU) expert panel to define safe guidelines for the diagnosis of miscarriage in the United States. 

Julie is retired having previously been a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at the Portland Hospital for Women and Children for over 20 years. She had also consulted at The Cromwell Hospital and been an honorary consultant in the Early Pregnancy and Gynaecology Scanning Unit at Kings College Hospital. Julie was one the founders of the EPT, which was launched at Hillingdon Hospital, where Julie was the lead Obstetrician & Clinical director until she retired from her NHS post.

Chris has wide financial experience working within organisations such as HMRC and the utilities companies and is a chartered director with the Institute of Directors. He is currently Director of a London-based Trust Corporation as well as being the Managing Partner of two UK Limited Liability Partnerships.

Michael is an experienced entrepreneur, board member, Solicitor and former Managing Partner with a successful track record of working in the computer software industry.

Alex has experienced both ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage and is former Chair of The EPT. She is motivated to continue to improve diagnoses and care for patients.

Alex is also a private investor and successful entrepreneur and is a trustee to various charities.

Munira leads and manages the EPT’s day-to day activities and, with the team, explores, develops and implements the EPT’s strategic and operational plans. Munira has experienced both ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage and extensively used the EPT’s services during her own recovery. This resulted in her vowing to help the EPT in the future and her initial role involved assisting with support services, to which she continues to dedicate considerable time. She is passionate about supporting people experiencing ectopic pregnancy and strives to increase awareness about this devastating experience.

Munira holds a law degree from University College, University of London and practised as a solicitor specialising in Corporate Finance at a top City law firm for ten years where she led and managed high-profile financial transactions. She has volunteered for various organisations from supporting primary school children with literacy skills to mentoring girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Munira was deputy co-chair and previously secretary of the Pregnancy & Baby Charities Network. She now remains a member of the Network, sits on the Working and Policy Groups of the Baby Loss Awareness Alliance, and represents the charity on the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Baby Loss. Munira was appointed Lay Member on Ectopic Pregnancy for the updates to the NICE clinical guideline CG154 Ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage: diagnosis and initial management (now NG126) and helped to develop the Pathway. She is on the Women and Reproductive Health Suite committee for NICE.

Gita joined The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust in January 2019, after suffering two traumatic ectopic pregnancies. Finding The EPT and being a part of the team has not only been amazing but changed her life dramatically. Supporting others that have had similar experiences to hers has not only helped in her recovery process, but has hopefully provided others with a sense of security, that she did not have during her own difficult time. The EPT has given Gita the opportunity to turn her own traumatic experiences into something purposeful and she is forever grateful to be a part of the team.

After suffering two life threatening ectopic pregnancies and losing both Fallopian tubes, Helen’s personal use of The EPT’s website and incredible forums helped her get through some of her darkest times, when she felt so alone. Helen is extremely passionate in being able to help the charity grow so they can reach a wider audience of those that need the support and education the most. Helen has supported the charity on several projects, including enabling the team to work smarter by migrating a new software system, was a key part of the website upgrade team making the site more accessible, and more recently been heavily involved in the Think Ectopic campaign.  

Jill guides and coordinates The EPT’s fundraisers, including our annual team of London Marathon and Great North Run runners. She engages with each fundraiser with a personal touch, providing a bespoke fundraising pack, complimentary t-shirt and regular communication usually by email. Jill has a wealth of information to help and is always on hand to answer questions and provide motivation. 

Jill has experienced ectopic pregnancy and historically used The EPT’s website and helpline support. As a result, she sought to help the Trust and has herself participated in fundraising by taking part in 5k, 10k and half marathon runs and trialled the EPT1000 challenge before its launch in 2017.  Jill values her fundraising activities for the Trust for assisting her recovery process. As many fundraisers also say, Jill found that the training and her achievement gave her renewed focus and determination. 

After suffering an ectopic pregnancy, Joanne found that talking about her experience helped her to process what had happened. She strongly believes that talking through your experience can be enormously beneficial in helping you and others come to terms with what you have been through. Joanne now assists The EPT on the helpline to offer support, understanding, and a caring, listening ear.   

Karen started moderating the forums after having used them following her own ectopic pregnancy. The forums provided much comfort and support from a community who understood how she was feeling and Karen wishes to continue to provide this community support to anyone else affected by ectopic pregnancy. Karen is also a registered nurse and uses her knowledge of working within the NHS to raise awareness among fellow healthcare professional colleagues to remind of signs of ectopic pregnancy and need for speedy referral for diagnosis. 

Kat has worked in early pregnancy units and referred many people to The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust. Her skills enable her to help people who reach out to The Ectopic Pregnancy Trust and also benefit her hospital role allowing her to understand people’s thoughts and worries upon discharge from hospital. She is passionate about early pregnancy care and raising awareness of ectopic pregnancy. 

Katie found solace in reading personal stories and posts on the forums of The EPT website after her experiencing her own ectopic pregnancy over the Christmas period.   The support of the EPT made her feel so much less alone and, a few years later, she was drawn to giving back to the charity and helping support others who were going through a very difficult time.  Katie began volunteering in 2020 and now works on the support team answering emails and facilitating Zoom support groups.   

After her own ectopic pregnancy, Kerri found comfort in the easily digestible information on The EPT’s website and social media. She credits taking part in the EPT1000 challenge for helping her find her voice and process her experience. Kerri’s passion is to make sure that anyone affected by ectopic pregnancy feels seen, heard, and supported. She does this by coordinating the charity’s social media channels and campaigns, including Ectopic Pregnancy Awareness Day, creating website copy and blogs, and nurturing the safe space The EPT provides for people to share their stories through our personal experience section. Kerri is proud to sit on the MarComms team for the annual nationwide Baby Loss Awareness Week campaign, ensuring ectopic pregnancy is included in this important Week. 

Lois discovered The EPT after finding support through our forums following her own ectopic pregnancy. The wealth of information provided by the charity helped her regain a sense of control during a traumatic time. Motivated to give back, Lois participated in the #EPT1000 challenge in 2019, which became a crucial part of her healing process, even though it occurred years after her loss. Inspired by her experience, Lois is now dedicated to helping others navigate their own fundraising journeys. She also offers support for those seeking media exposure and provides comfort through our Treasured Tulips commemorations. Lois’s journey from seeking support to offering it embodies the strength and community spirit at the heart of our charity. 

Mary has experience of both ectopic pregnancy and miscarriage and found help through The EPT support services, which provided the space needed to aid her emotional recovery.  Mary is often found running around in her EPT branded purple vest and has dedicated her fundraising activities to The EPT. She became a volunteer to continue to raise awareness and more recently joined the team providing administrative support across all areas. 

After suffering two ectopic pregnancies over one year, Michele found The EPT website. Our resources and community were a bright spot in an otherwise very dark time. She experienced ectopic pregnancies outside of the UK and, when she moved to London, Michele knew that she wanted to contribute my time to helping women and people in a place she had once been in. She has been volunteering since 2015. Michele moderates posts from people are reaching out through The EPT forum discussions and she wants them to know that someone is there for them in their time of need. 

Having used The EPT’s services during her own recovery, Munira decided to help the Trust to show her gratitude for the support it provided during some of her darkest days. She continues to dedicate considerable time to support line calls and email responses. She is passionate about supporting people experiencing ectopic pregnancy, working hard to reach people who have specific language or learning requirements, and breaking down barriers to women’s health information.  

Following her ectopic pregnancy, Natalie found The EPT website to be such a valuable source of information. Whilst she had already been aware of the condition (one of her closest friends having also experienced one) she knew that so many others were not and wanted to help raise awareness. With her background in marketing and public relations along with her passion to spread the word of The EPT, Natalie helps to achieve press coverage for the charity and our amazing fundraisers. 

Sam engages with hospitals across the country to distribute The EPT’s information packs to those affected by ectopic pregnancy. These packs include leaflets that can be tailored to a person’s need which provide medically-reviewed information and signpost to The EPT’s support services. The leaflets can be the first step for getting crucial information on what to expect after treatment, physically and emotionally, and in finding support at a challenging time. 

Sonal looks after the online shop and donations. Sonal has experienced an ectopic pregnancy and used the Trust’s services and understands some of the challenges faced by women and families recovering from the ordeal. Sonal is also a qualified midwife and EPT medical adviser and helps to educate students and health professionals through online education talks about ectopic pregnancy.