Vicki Harrison-Carr - Chief Executive Officer
Vicki has extensive senior leadership experience in supporting communities in both the public and voluntary sectors. Her specialisms include strategic, organisational, people and community development. She is committed to cross-sector collaboration to maximise impact.
Prior to joining ESCV, Vicki worked in two infrastructure organisations and other charities of varying sizes that have supported vulnerable adults and young people. Having also worked in the education sector, Vicki was previously a governor for an alternative provision school. She is currently a trustee for the Association of Carers.
Veronica Kirwan
Veronica has extensive experience of working at a senior level across public, private and voluntary sectors. With a focus on establishing cross sector partnerships to deliver maximum impact for local communities.
Most recently, Veronica was Managing Director at Peabody a large London Housing association where she spent 23 years working on a range of community, regeneration and economic inclusion programmes. In her time at Peabody, she was responsible for setting up the Peabody Community Foundation.
Simon Kiley - Deputy Chief Executive
Simon joined the team at ESCV in January 2020 and has worked in the voluntary sector in East Sussex since 2006. He has managed and participated in a wide range of research, evidence and engagement activities working in conjunction with central government, local government and voluntary sector organisations.
Alex Hawkins, Communications and Marketing Manager
Alex joined the team at ESCV in March 2022 having previously worked with Sussex Police.
Alex has previously worked in various communication roles including in the voluntary sector and has obtained her Master’s Degree in Marketing, Branding and Communication from the University of Brighton.
Kate Naylor, Information and Signposting Advisor
Kate joined ESCV following 13 years of working in Commissioning for the NHS in East Sussex and Brighton and Hove.
Kate previously worked in Project Management for several voluntary and community sector organisations in East Sussex.
Kate has a broad knowledge of the local health and social care system, which she hopes will enable her to help members of the public to access the right health or social care service for their needs.
Kira Parsons, Engagement Officer
Kira joined ESCV in May 2023 as a Trainee Engagement Officer.
Kira is passionate about creating positive change in the community and championing young people to ensure that their voices are heard. She obtained her BSc degree in Counselling Psychology from the University of Chichester in 2022
Anna Purcell, Programme Manager
Anna joined ESCV in August 2023. She previously spent ten years working for the charity National Numeracy, managing a variety of projects including resource development and support programmes for schools, employers and the general public.
She also has experience working in communications, alumni development, and managing a small online retail business.
Matthew Ryan, Engagement Manager
Matthew joined ESCV in January 2024 and previously worked in Adult Social Care for 15 years, including a Neighbourhood Support Team in East Sussex.
He began his career in public and patient involvement and is passionate about supporting people to make a difference to local services, including people from marginalized communities.
Bethia Murray, Business Support Officer
Bethia Joined ESCV in May 2024 as a Business Support Officer.
Bethia is passionate about her local area and through voluntary work, enjoys making a difference in the community.
Tahlia Lippett, Business Support Officer
Tahlia joined the ESCV staff team in October 2025 as a Business Support Officer.
Tahlia is passionate about protecting the environment and helping her local community.
She has recently obtained her BA degree in Business & Management (Project Management) in 2025 from Bournemouth University.