Trustees

Diana Comsa currently holds the position of Global Director of Customer Data at Condé Nast, a renowned media organisation housing some of the globe's most revered brands, including Vogue, The New Yorker, GQ, Vanity Fair, Condé Nast Traveller, and more. Her professional journey unfolds from a background in product marketing to her current specialisation in customer journey and big data analytics.

With a career spanning over numerous countries, Diana has collaborated with brands across more than thirty nations, offering her expertise in marketing strategy and campaign execution. Her versatility and depth of knowledge have positioned her as a sought-after consultant in the realm of global marketing.

In addition to her illustrious career in media and marketing, Diana is also a published author, having penned the captivating hardback travelogue Secrets of Transylvania. Through rich narrative and stunning photography, the book offers readers an immersive journey through Transylvania's landscapes, crafts, and rural life. Garnering acclaim from readers and critics alike, Diana's book stands as a testament to her passion for storytelling and cultural exploration.

I'm Margaret Gibbs, and I’ve spent my entire professional life as a pharmacist—mostly in hospitals and hospices, with a deep and enduring focus on end-of-life care. My passion for this field led me to pursue an MSc in Pain Management as a mature student, which was both a challenge and a privilege. I’ve always believed in learning from the people around me, and I’m immensely grateful for the knowledge and inspiration I’ve gained from colleagues and patients alike.

Over the years, I’ve held several roles that allowed me to shape and improve palliative pharmacy services. I was the first pharmacist at St Christopher’s Hospice in London, where I built systems from the ground up and worked closely with clinical teams to improve patient care. I later joined Ashtons Hospital Pharmacy Services, where I supported hospices across England—advising teams, developing policies, delivering training, and helping to ensure the safe and effective use of medicines.

More recently, I worked on a project at Mountbatten Hospice on the Isle of Wight, setting up an electronic prescribing system with colleagues I’ve known and trusted for years. Throughout my career, I’ve written for journals and textbooks, helped found a national association for palliative care pharmacists, and organised professional conferences to bring people together around best practice.

Alongside my professional work, I’ve volunteered with the Samaritans for over 35 years, including time as a Branch Director and Deputy Director for Caller Support—an experience that has profoundly shaped how I listen, support, and serve others.

In 2023, I was honoured to be nominated for a Fellowship of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society by colleagues whose respect I treasure deeply.

These days, I enjoy life’s quieter pleasures—gardening, crafts, cooking, music, theatre, and time with my two small grandchildren. I also do my best to stay active with yoga and a personal trainer.

As a trustee, I bring with me a lifetime of clinical experience, a deep commitment to compassionate care, and a belief in the power of kindness, listening, and learning.

Tech Professional | Romanian Translator | Community Advocate

Daniela is a seasoned technology specialist and founder of DGB Romanian Translation Services, where she helps bridge the language gap for Romanian speakers in the UK through high-quality legal and medical translations. With a background in IT and a passion for linguistics, she combines digital expertise with cultural insight to support vulnerable and underserved communities.

Daniela is deeply involved in supporting the Romanian diaspora, offering free consulting services to individuals navigating the complexities of UK and Romanian document registration. Her work ensures that people can access the legal and healthcare services they need, regardless of language barriers.

Driven by a strong sense of social responsibility, Daniela is also committed to supporting the mission of Children in Distress, an NGO dedicated to caring for vulnerable children and families in Romania and in the UK. Through her involvement, she aims to contribute her skills and resources to help create a more compassionate and inclusive future.

Hailed as a singing-actress, Nelly Miricioiu is one of the most versatile artists of our day. As Rodney Milnes wrote in Opera Magazine "this extraordinary diva can sing anything and sing it well “.

Since her Covent Garden debut in 1982 as Nedda in I Pagliacci opposite John Vickers, Piero Cappuccili and Thomas Allen, and the 1983 triumphant La Scala debut as Lucia di Lammermoor, Nelly has been heard in all major opera houses of the world. She has worked with some of the most prestigious conductors and directors in leading roles that include Tosca (with Jose Carreras, Jose Cura, Neil Shicoff), Mimi (with Placido Domingo), Violetta in La traviata (with Franco Bonisolli, Roberto Alagna, Renato Bruson, Alfredo Kraus) and opposite many other leading artists of the day.

She has a reputation as one of the most desired and respected voice teachers - in demand both in the UK and internationally. Alongside her own busy private teaching schedule, she is a mentor for the Jette Parker Young Artists Programme at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, and a regular visiting professor with the London Masterclasses, The Mediterranean Opera Studio & Festival, Festival y Academia de Musica en Tequila, and the Opera Studio Beckmann.

As the recipient of several prestigious honours, she has been awarded the Nihil sine Deo by the late King Michael of Romania, the Meritul Cultural medal by Ion Iliescu, President of Romania, and both the Royal Cross medal and the title of Commander of the Empire by Her Majesty Margareta, Custodian of the Crown.