Our Team
The people guiding SEND Help Today
SEND Help Today is led by someone who's lived this journey — and supported by experts who dedicate their careers to helping families like yours.
Founder
Diana
Founder & CEO
Diana founded SEND Help Today after navigating years of uncertainty with her own child's neurodivergent journey. Frustrated by fragmented advice, endless waiting lists, and the isolation so many parents face, she created the platform she wished had existed when she needed it most. Diana brings lived experience, deep empathy, and a clear vision: no parent should feel alone when seeking support for their child.
Expert Advisory Board
Our advisors provide quality oversight, governance, and confidence for families. They guide our content, vet our specialists, and ensure everything we do serves the real needs of parents.
Dr. Sarah Kennedy
Educational Psychologist
BSc, DEdPsy, HCPC Registered
Sarah has over 15 years' experience supporting children with SEND across primary and secondary settings. She specialises in autism, ADHD, and learning differences, and has worked with hundreds of families to navigate assessments, EHCPs, and school-based interventions. Sarah ensures our specialist vetting process maintains the highest standards.
Michael Thompson
Speech & Language Therapist
BSc, MASLTIP, RCSLT Registered
Michael is a highly experienced speech and language therapist with expertise in communication disorders, social communication difficulties, and speech sound disorders. He's worked in NHS, independent, and educational settings for over a decade, and brings a practical, family-centred approach to everything he does. Michael helps us ensure our resources are grounded in evidence-based practice.
Jessica Reynolds
SEND Consultant & Former SENCO
BA (Hons), PGCert SEND, National Award for SEN Coordination
Jessica spent 12 years as a SENCO in mainstream primary schools before becoming an independent SEND consultant. She understands the education system from the inside and knows what really works when it comes to supporting children with additional needs. Jessica guides our content strategy and helps families understand their rights and options within the school system.
Lisa Martinez
Parent Advocate
Lived experience advocate, mother of two neurodivergent children
Lisa is a parent advocate who has walked the SEND journey twice over. After securing diagnoses and support for both of her children (one with autism and PDA, one with dyslexia and ADHD), she now supports other families through the process. Lisa ensures our platform remains rooted in real parent experiences and speaks the language families actually use — not clinical jargon.
Together, we're building something different.
A platform built by people who understand — because they've lived it, studied it, or dedicated their careers to it. We're here to guide you, support you, and make sure you never feel alone.