Meet the Team

Leslie Billy - Chief Executive

I've been with Viewpoint since 2009, and with over 30 years’ experience of working in the Health & Social care sector working with vulnerable people experiencing Mental health and/or drug and addiction challenges, I'm proud to be Chief Executive of this incredible charity. 

Shawn Pignon - Operational Manager

My professional experience in the social care sector has brought me much fulfilment and variety including work in addiction services, unpaid care and internationally in emergency medical care. My educational background is Human Rights and Social Justice. I am passionate about learning, community and mental health. I am always curious and look to listen to the stories of those around me.

Jamie-Ellen Byrne - Administrator

I joined Viewpoint in December 2019 and I'd like to think I keep the charity running smoothly from behind the scenes. I'm really proud to work for Viewpoint as I have had my own mental health challenges. It's hugely fulfilling to broaden my knowledge within mental health.

Michelle Field - Community Mental Health Advocate

I have been involved in advocacy since 2010, supporting clients in mental health settings, children's services, and those with learning difficulties. I am passionate about ensuring that people have their voices heard and are aware of their rights. In my free time, I enjoy working out, believing that exercise is crucial for maintaining good mental well-being. My favourite activities include spinning, running, swimming, and weightlifting.

Patrick Anyadi - Community Mental Health Advocate

I joined Viewpoint in November 2024 with the desire to apply my skills, experience, and knowledge to community mental health advocacy. I strive to improve outcomes for my clients, empowering them to speak openly about the challenges they face and enabling them to find solutions.

Rajeeva Wijetunga - Peer Support Worker

I joined Viewpoint in February 2023. My background is in healthcare. My role is as a Peer Support Worker, working closely with EROS  (Enhanced Rehabilitation Outreach Service) Team providing support to service users in the community with mental health issues.

Alan Jones - Marketing Communications Officer

I joined Viewpoint in August 2023. Having spent over 20 years in commercial marketing roles in retail, consumer electronics and property, I wanted to work with a charity in my local area and use my skills and experience as a way of 'giving back'. I had seen how the Covid pandemic had affected the community's mental health and appreciated how the charity could improve lives of local people and improve the services on offer to them. I am the proud dad of a teenage daughter and enjoy cinema, swimming and reading.

Riphat Mabengi - Project Officer

I have always been drawn to how the mind works. It led me to work as a mentor which then took me down the route of studying psychology and sociology. Through previous roles such as customer service, mentoring and an employment advisor, I developed strong communication and empathy skills assisting individuals from diverse backgrounds, during challenging times. 

After graduating as a social scientist, I realised a lot of people suffer in silence with mental health challenges and I wanted to be part of support network to assist with this in any way I can. I believe working in mental health will allow me to combine my interpersonal skills with the genuine desire to help others feel heard, supported, and valued.