Meet the Team at Inspired 360 Group

David Scarfe is the Founder, Group Chief Executive Officer, and Director of Operations of Inspired 360 Group, an expanding organization dedicated to enhancing outcomes for individuals, families, communities, professionals, and organizations through advocacy, wellbeing, education, training, consultancy, and community-focused services. With over 35 years of professional experience, including more than 22 years in senior leadership and management roles, David has earned a reputation for visionary leadership, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to social impact. His career has taken him across the United Kingdom, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, providing a broad international perspective and a comprehensive understanding of the diverse challenges that individuals, communities, and organizations face. David's leadership philosophy centers on collaboration, innovation, and authenticity, especially in mental health advocacy. He is passionate about creating sustainable services that empower people, strengthen communities, and drive meaningful change. Under his leadership, Inspired 360 Group consistently develops strategic partnerships across public, private, and voluntary sectors, delivering person-centered solutions that prioritize people in every decision made. Alongside his extensive professional expertise, David's significant lived experience informs his compassionate and inclusive approach to leadership, emphasizing the importance of mental health advocacy. His personal experiences have enhanced his understanding of the barriers many face and reinforced his commitment to offering accessible and empowering services that genuinely respond to people's needs. As Group CEO, David oversees the overall strategic direction, governance, operational performance, and growth of Inspired 360 Group. He leads the development of new services and works closely with team members and stakeholders to ensure the Group achieves measurable social value and lasting impact. David is particularly passionate about advocacy, inclusion, wellbeing, community development, and creating opportunities for individuals to reach their full potential. He firmly believes every person deserves to be heard, respected, and supported, a principle that is central to the culture and values of Inspired 360 Group. In addition to his executive responsibilities, David is committed to continuous professional development and community engagement. He serves as a Parent Governor at a Special Educational Needs High School and engages in ongoing professional learning, ensuring that Inspired 360 Group remains innovative, responsive, and focused on delivering excellence in all areas of its work. Through strong leadership, strategic vision, and an unwavering commitment to positive social change, David continues to propel the growth and development of Inspired 360 Group, building an organization that makes a lasting difference in the lives of individuals, communities, and partner organizations alike.

Karen Mills is an accomplished Business Psychologist, executive leader, educator, and organizational development specialist with nearly two decades of experience across health, social care, education, community services, governance, and people management. As Group Director of Group Affairs, Corporate Governance & People Services for Inspired 360 Group, she offers strategic leadership in governance, compliance, human resources, organizational development, quality assurance, and corporate affairs, ensuring that Inspired 360 Group upholds the highest standards of accountability, integrity, workforce excellence, and operational performance. Throughout her career, Karen has undertaken senior leadership, consultancy, and operational management roles within NHS, local authority, and third-sector environments, including CQC-regulated and OFSTED-regulated settings. This wide-ranging experience has equipped her with an exceptional understanding of complex service systems, regulatory frameworks, commissioning landscapes, workforce strategy, risk management, and organizational governance. Karen has effectively led and transformed services that support individuals with learning disabilities, autism, mental health challenges, substance misuse needs, physical disabilities, complex needs, and behaviours of concern. Her expertise encompasses organizational leadership, human resources, workforce development, service transformation, quality improvement, safeguarding, strategic planning, financial sustainability, and business growth. She is recognized for developing high-performing, person-centered organizations that yield measurable outcomes for individuals, communities, commissioners, and stakeholders alike. A passionate advocate for mental health advocacy, Karen is dedicated to fostering resilient organizational cultures where strong governance, employee wellbeing, compassionate leadership, talent development, and operational effectiveness synergize to achieve sustainable success. She possesses extensive experience in shaping positive workplace cultures, enhancing employee engagement, supporting leadership development, and implementing people-focused strategies that allow organizations to attract, retain, and develop exceptional talent among her team members. Karen is widely respected for her capacity to guide organizations through growth, change, and transformation. Her collaborative approach and commitment to continuous improvement have enabled her to successfully assist organizations in navigating complex challenges while maintaining a strong focus on quality, compliance, innovation, and workforce excellence. Academically, Karen holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology and a Master of Science (MSc) in Organizational and Business Psychology. She is a Full Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS), a registered member of the Association for Business Psychology (ABP), and an Advanced Practitioner with the Addiction Professionals Network. Currently, she is also undertaking doctoral research centered on integrated service models for individuals experiencing co-occurring mental health and substance use needs, reflecting her ongoing commitment to evidence-based practice, service innovation, and system-wide improvement. Alongside her executive leadership responsibilities, Karen serves as an Associate Lecturer, aiding the development of future professionals in psychology, health, social care, leadership, and organizational development disciplines. Her ability to merge academic insights with extensive operational experience enables her to deliver informed, innovative, and practical solutions that create lasting value across both public and private sectors. Respected for her professionalism, authenticity, and collaborative leadership style, Karen brings a distinctive blend of strategic vision, psychological expertise, governance leadership, people management, and commercial awareness. Through her role at Inspired 360 Group, she remains committed to enhancing organizational performance, developing people and culture, advancing governance excellence, supporting sustainable growth, and delivering meaningful social impact for the communities and partners the Group serves.

Michelle Brissett is an accomplished strategic finance leader with over 25 years of experience in both the private and charitable sectors. Throughout her career, she has developed a strong reputation for merging financial expertise with a people-centred approach, which supports organisations like Inspired 360 Group in strengthening governance, enhancing operational performance, and achieving long-term financial sustainability. As Group Director of Finance, People, IT & Administration at Inspired 360 Group, Michelle plays a crucial role in ensuring the organisation's financial resilience while fostering robust systems, effective people management, and organisational growth for its team members. She collaborates closely with colleagues, partners, and stakeholders to create financially sustainable services that promote meaningful social impact and mental health advocacy. A qualified Chartered Management Accountant (FCMA, CGMA) with a BA (Hons) in Business Administration and Finance, Michelle possesses extensive experience in financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, business planning, governance, risk management, and organisational development. She is dedicated to empowering teams with financial confidence and insight necessary for making informed decisions and achieving ambitious goals. Beyond her professional responsibilities, Michelle is deeply committed to helping others reach their full potential. She is particularly passionate about mentoring women to overcome personal challenges, build confidence, and realize their aspirations. Her compassionate approach and dedication to helping people flourish align closely with the values and ethos of Inspired 360 Group. Outside of work, Michelle enjoys travelling, maintaining an active lifestyle through fitness training, and growing her own vegetables, reflecting her appreciation for wellbeing, balance, and sustainable living.

Yukta Mehta is a highly accomplished business professional, strategic growth leader, and cyber security specialist with expertise spanning digital transformation, governance, risk and compliance (GRC), artificial intelligence security, partnership development, and organisational growth. As the Group Director of Strategic Growth & Partnerships for Inspired 360 Group, she plays a pivotal role in driving strategic expansion, fostering collaborative partnerships, and identifying innovative opportunities that strengthen the Group's impact across health, wellbeing, education, mental health advocacy, and community services. Combining technical expertise with commercial and strategic insight, Yukta brings a unique perspective to organisational development in an increasingly digital world. Her experience spans healthcare, technology, and enterprise environments, where she has successfully supported organisations in navigating complex regulatory landscapes, managing digital risk, and implementing innovative technologies securely and responsibly. Yukta has worked within NHS cardiology services, specialising in the secure implementation of AI-assisted clinical documentation systems. In this role, she focused on safeguarding sensitive patient information, ensuring compliance with UK GDPR and NHS governance frameworks, and identifying emerging digital risks associated with the adoption of artificial intelligence within clinical settings. Her work contributed to balancing innovation with robust governance, enabling technology to enhance patient care while maintaining the highest standards of information security and regulatory compliance. Prior to joining Inspired 360 Group, Yukta worked as a Cyber Security Analyst at Zebra Technologies, where she developed extensive experience in threat detection, vulnerability management, endpoint security, audit preparation, cyber risk mitigation, and data protection compliance. This practical experience has provided her with a strong understanding of the challenges organisations face in protecting critical systems, sensitive information, and digital infrastructure. Alongside her professional roles, Yukta volunteers with The Cyber Helpline, supporting individuals affected by cyber incidents, including phishing attacks, malware infections, account compromise, online fraud, and cyberstalking. Her calm, structured, and victim-focused approach reflects her commitment to protecting individuals and communities in an increasingly connected society. Holding a Bachelor's degree in Cyber Security, Yukta is certified in ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Lead Auditing, CompTIA Security+, CREST, TCM Governance, Risk & Compliance Analysis, and Expert Witness Technical Report Writing. She is also currently pursuing the Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) qualification to further strengthen her cyber security capabilities. As a strategic leader, Yukta combines analytical thinking, governance expertise, and relationship-building skills to support sustainable organisational growth and innovation alongside her team members. Her ability to bridge technology, compliance, partnerships, and business strategy enables Inspired 360 Group to confidently embrace emerging opportunities while maintaining a strong commitment to quality, governance, and social impact. Passionate about innovation, digital resilience, and creating meaningful partnerships, Yukta is dedicated to supporting the Group's vision of delivering transformative services that improve outcomes for individuals, organisations, and communities across the UK.

Georgia Hodkinson is an Organisational Psychologist and Group Director of Behavioural Insight, Engagement & Service Innovation at Inspired 360 Group. With a strong background in occupational psychology, employee experience, organisational development, and workplace wellbeing, Georgia helps organisations understand the people, behavioural, and cultural factors that influence performance, engagement, safety, and sustainable change. Her work emphasizes transforming psychological research into practical, accessible solutions that genuinely impact the workplace, particularly in the realm of mental health advocacy. Georgia has extensive experience in leadership development, employee listening, workplace wellbeing, fatigue and burnout, psychological safety, culture, behavioural insight, and service innovation. She is especially focused on identifying the hidden risks related to work design, such as workload, pressure, and communication, which can impact the health and performance of team members. By recognizing how these elements affect decision-making and retention, Georgia supports organisations in creating more effective and sustainable ways of working. Passionate about fostering healthier, more human workplaces, she ensures that individuals feel heard, supported, and empowered to excel in their roles. Her thoughtful, evidence-based, and values-led approach merges academic insight with a practical understanding of everyday organisational needs. At Inspired 360 Group, Georgia plays a pivotal role in crafting people-centred solutions that build confidence, enhance skills, create opportunities, and support better futures for individuals, teams, and organisations.

Dr. Monique A. Lynch-Jonah is an accomplished mental health and social advocacy specialist, humanitarian diplomat, educator, author, and strategic leader with extensive experience in wellbeing, community development, service innovation, research, and programme management. With over a decade of professional experience across the United Kingdom, Caribbean, and African regions, she has dedicated her career to empowering individuals, strengthening communities, and advocating for equitable access to mental health, wellbeing, education, and social support services. As Group Director of Advocacy, Wellbeing & Community Services at Inspired 360 Group, Monique provides strategic leadership to her team members and oversees a diverse portfolio of services, ensuring that individuals, families, and communities receive high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence, resilience, inclusion, and positive life outcomes. Her role includes the development and oversight of mental health advocacy services, community engagement initiatives, wellbeing programmes, and strategic partnerships that tackle health inequalities and social challenges. Recognised for her compassionate leadership and commitment to social impact, Monique has successfully led and advised numerous projects focused on mental health, community empowerment, education, safeguarding, and social development. Her expertise spans service design, curriculum development, research, stakeholder engagement, programme delivery, and organisational transformation, enabling her to drive meaningful change in complex and diverse environments. Throughout her career, she has remained passionate about helping people realise their potential, advocating for vulnerable and marginalised groups, and creating opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive. Her work reflects a strong commitment to social justice, wellbeing, empowerment, and sustainable community development. Monique holds a PhD in Mental Health & Social Advocacy, a Doctor of Science (DSc) in Mental Health & Diplomacy, an MSc in Counselling & Social Work, an MBA in Management and Team Management, and a BSc in Economics and Statistics. This unique combination of academic achievement, practical experience, and international insight allows her to provide both strategic direction and compassionate leadership within Inspired 360 Group. Outside of her professional responsibilities, Monique enjoys travelling, music, nature, writing, and spending time with children, while continuing to champion mental health, education, and social advocacy initiatives across the communities she serves.