Diagrama Foundation has announced the appointment of two new trustees, Richard Dunn and Helen Dean, whose extensive professional backgrounds will strengthen the organisation's board and support its mission to improve the lives of vulnerable adults and children.
Richard Dunn's Expertise in Human Resources
Richard Dunn brings over 40 years of experience in human resources management, including strategic leadership and senior operational roles across various organisations. His career spans the rail industry, G4S, and small to medium-sized enterprises, with a strong focus on individual development and training. Dunn joined Diagrama in 2013 as head of HR, where he played a key role in establishing policies and procedures to support the organisation's growth. In 2024, he stepped back from his executive role and has now taken up the position of trustee.
Helen Dean's Criminal Justice Background
Helen Dean joins the board with 30 years of experience as a management consultant, project manager, and commissioning manager, primarily within the criminal justice sector. She spent 17 years with the Metropolitan Police Service, working on initiatives from policy development to implementing major IT systems. She later joined the Youth Justice Board, where she led governance and strategy development and oversaw commissioning services for young people in custody. Dean joined Diagrama in 2017, contributing to business development and professional standards, and worked on various projects to develop new services before retiring in 2023.
Dean expressed her excitement: "I'm very excited to rejoin Diagrama as a trustee. When working here, I was able to see, every day, the dedication and innovation the staff and management team brought to championing the children and adults they support. To be able to contribute to Diagrama's ongoing development of services to support vulnerable people to achieve their full potential is a real privilege."
CEO's Welcome
David McGuire, CEO of Diagrama Foundation, said: "We are delighted to welcome Richard and Helen to the board of trustees. Their combined experience, insight, and long-standing connection with Diagrama will add real strength to our governance. Both bring a deep understanding of our values and the sectors in which we operate, and I am confident they will play an important role in guiding the organisation as we continue to grow and develop our services."
These appointments reflect Diagrama Foundation's commitment to strong governance to support vulnerable adults and children. For more information, visit www.diagramafoundation.org.uk.
