Bringing professional expertise and lived experience to the charity's work.

Elliott Jack is a cultural programmer, creative producer and events strategist. He has led music and cultural programming for Red Bull Music Academy and Mason & Fifth, and developed collaborations with artists, organisations and global brands. His work spans intimate listening sessions and large public events. As Chair of Key Changes, Elliott brings his belief in the power of culture to create meaningful social impact.

Kelly McMinn is Director of Services for London at Waythrough and Vice Chair of Key Changes. She has more than 20 years’ experience in mental health and homelessness services, with a focus on lived experience, psychological safety and trauma-informed practice. A regular gig-goer, Kelly believes music can help people express themselves, feel connected and navigate change. She is completing an MA in Consulting and Leading in Organisations at the Tavistock.

Vivine Smith is an experienced board secretary with more than 20 years’ experience across retail, charity and education. She specialises in operations, governance, safeguarding, policy development and quality assurance. Vivine joined the Key Changes board because she believes everyone should have access to services that support mental, physical and emotional wellbeing, and she is committed to strengthening the wellbeing of local communities.

Tanya Das is an AAT Level 4 qualified finance officer with experience in bookkeeping, purchase ledger, credit control and financial management. As Honorary Treasurer, she supports accurate financial records, transparency and sound financial governance at Key Changes. Tanya is passionate about helping others and believes strong financial stewardship helps organisations make a meaningful difference in their communities. She also enjoys volunteering in her free time.

Tanya Blacher is a trustee with more than 20 years’ experience in television, digital media and marketing. While living in Cape Town, she worked with township projects addressing poverty and social inequality and founded Ingoma, a township choir. That experience showed her how music can support healing and social change, and drew her to Key Changes. Tanya is now in the final stages of training as a psychotherapist, bringing this perspective alongside her media experience to the board.

Maria May is one of the world’s most respected live music agents. She is a senior music agent at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), representing an internationally renowned roster of artists across genres including electronic, hip-hop, soul, jazz and alternative music. Throughout her career, she has been recognised for helping shape the global touring careers of influential artists and for championing innovative live experiences and long-term artist development.

Adam Thomas is an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor with a background in social care. Before training as a therapist, he worked with vulnerable adults and people experiencing severe mental health problems and was a senior manager at a learning disability charity. His clinical training and experience supporting people through mental health challenges inform the perspective he brings to the Key Changes board.

Mark Vincent is an educator and DJ who has supported Key Changes since the charity was established in 2008. During 16 years at Hackney Community College, he taught literacy and worked on projects supporting disadvantaged communities. He has also performed as a DJ internationally, hosted Key Changes music sessions on psychiatric wards and in supported accommodation, and managed charity projects including the award-winning FAM project. Mark now supports international students at University of the Arts London and hosts the weekly Musicians’ Wellbeing Network.