Management Team
Jo Pyrah
Chief Executive Officer
Jo co-founded Green Light in 2009 with over two decades professional experience of supporting people with autism and learning disabilities, in a range of roles from volunteer, support worker, to home manager and director of services. Jo’s interest in autism, learning disability and the meaning behind ‘challenging behaviour’ led to studies in Positive Behavioural Support (PBS) an approach the founding team adopted and which continues to guide the company. Find out more about Jo in our Meet the Team blog
Sarah Miller
Managing Director
As a member of the founding team Sarah joined Green Light in 2009 with over two decades professional experience of supporting people with autism and learning disabilities in a variety of roles from support worker, home manager to compliance officer. As Managing Director, Sarah leads Green Light’s senior management team who provide coaching, guidance and support to home managers and teams.
Leanne Thomas
Director of Services
Leanne joined Green Light in October 2011 from a national domiciliary care provider. Leanne has a degree in Social Science and Diploma in Leadership in Health & Social Care. Leanne has led a number of Green Light teams as Registered Manager before being promoted to Operations Manager in May 2018 and then Director of Services in April 2024. Find out more about Leanne in our Meet the Team blog
Bartek Winiecki
Deputy Director of Services
Bartek joined Green Light in December 2021 shortly after relocating to Cornwall. Bartek had previously led a number of services as a Registered Manager and Operations Manager in services for adults adults learning disabilities, autism and Acquired Brain Injury. Bartek became an Operations Manager at Green Light in April 2022 and then Deputy Director of Services in April 2024. Find out more about Bartek in his meet the team blog
Jabe Norman
Director of Developments
Jabe joined Green Light in March 2011 from another autism care provider as a support worker on our very first induction. Jabe went on to support a wide range of individuals with autism, epilepsy and other complex needs, before being promoted to Registered Manager, a role he held for four years, before being promoted to Operations Manager in May 2018 and then Director of Developments in April 2024.
Claire Pipkin
Deputy Director of Services
Claire Pipkin joined Green Light in 2014 with a number of years professional experience in the Health and Social Care sector working with children and adults with learning disabilities, autism and challenging behaviour. Claire was the Registered Manager for a number of Green Light homes before becoming Operations Manager in April 2022 and then Deputy Director of Services in April 2024. Find out more about Claire in her meet the team blog
Michelle Brown
Director of People
Michelle Brown joined Green Light as Human Resource Manager from the Headland Hotel & Spa in October 2020 before becoming Director of People in April 2024. Michelle now uses her recent Hospitality and earlier Health and Social Care experience to lead the company’s People Strategy. This aims to support and develop teams to achieve our aim; providing excellent outcomes for the people we support. Find out more about Michelle in our Meet the Team Blog
Jo Lucas Lake
Finance Manager
Finance Manager Jo Lucas Lake oversees the operational finance functions of the company. Jo is a qualified Chartered Accountant with experience in Health and Social Care finance and a longstanding interest in autism and learning disability services. As a founding team member Jo joined the company at inception in 2009.
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