Meet the Team
The Body Happy Organisation is powered by a multi-disciplinary team of educators, health professionals, youth facilitators, creatives, researchers and campaigners - all united by a belief in prevention, inclusion and long-term culture change.
We are a growing network shaped by lived experience, professional expertise and joyful collaboration. Together, we design and deliver work that helps every child and young person celebrate, respect and accept ALL bodies - especially their own.
Leadership Team
Molly Forbes (she/her)
Executive Director & Founder
Molly is the founder and Executive Director of The Body Happy Organisation. She’s an award-winning author, campaigner and experienced broadcaster with nearly 20 years in journalism, media and communications.
Her books - Body Happy Kids (Penguin Random House, 2021) and Every Body (Puffin, 2024) - share practical ways to tackle body shame early. Every Body was highly commended in the Teach Primary Awards and shortlisted in The Week Junior Book Awards.
A winner of the Fair Education Alliance Innovation Award (2024), Molly’s work focuses on prevention, media literacy and youth-led advocacy. She’s appeared on BBC News, Channel 4, Sky News, Woman’s Hour, Radio 1’s Newsbeat, LBC and more. Alongside leading the organisation’s strategy, she supports schools, families and corporate clients through training, talks and consultancy.
Board of Directors
Dr Tosin Sotubo-Ajayi (she/her)
Non-Executive Director
Tosin is a practising GP, senior medical advisor and health and wellness brand consultant promoting accessible, inclusive health education. She advises The Body Happy Organisation on advocacy, health literacy and youth wellbeing.
Sarah Goulden (she/her)
Non-Executive Director
Sarah is a project manager with experience leading public sector and business support initiatives. She brings operational insight and supports Body Happy Org’s sustainable growth strategy through her role on the board.
Rachel Hobbs (she/her)
Non-Executive Director
Rachel is a teacher and former Communications Consultant with experience across the charity sector, including health, youth services and justice. She previously worked as a broadcast journalist and now brings practical insight into both education and public engagement to her governance role.
Research & Evaluation
Dr Kamila Irvine (she/her)
Research Lead
Senior Lecturer at the University of Lincoln, specialising in body image and eating disorders. Leads academic partnership and impact evaluation for the Body Happy Schools Programme
Olivia Palmer (she/her)
Co-Researcher
Registered Nutritionist and Health Psychologist. Supports programme evaluation, pilot analysis and research-informed resource design. Also leads reflective practice support for our facilitator team.
Dr Garcia Ashdown-Franks (she/her)
Research Collaborator
Postdoctoral Research Fellow at York St John University, working across physical activity, body image and mental health. Supports integration of research into programme design and delivery.
Facilitators & Resource Creators
Emily Robson (she/her)
KS1 Educator - CPD Trainer
- Resource Creator
Emily is a primary teacher with over 10 years of experience, specialising in KS1 and PE. She’s led on inclusive learning environments and joy-based movement in schools. At Body Happy Org, she facilitates CPD and student workshops and co-creates classroom resources for our Teaching Hub.
Amy West (she/her)
HAES Fitness Instructor
- CPD Facilitator
Amy is a HAES-informed fitness professional. She delivers student sessions and staff CPD with a focus on joyful movement and inclusive physical activity.
Becca Holmes (she/her)
Education Mental Health Practitioner - CPD Facilitator
Becca is an EMHP and fitness instructor based in Hull. With over 15 years' experience supporting children’s wellbeing, she runs workshops and CPD with a focus on mental health and disordered eating awareness.
Victoria Henry (she/her)
International Schools Facilitator
- PSHE Resource Creator
Victoria is a PSHE lead and international school educator. She develops resources and leads virtual student sessions, bringing the Body Happy message to global audiences.
Jeanette Thompson-Wessen (she/her)
Intuitive Eating Nutritionist
- Resource Consultant
Jeanette is a qualified teacher and intuitive eating specialist. She develops classroom content and delivers CPD training focused on food freedom and inclusive education.
Donna Lacey (she/her)
Medical Educator
- Workshop Facilitator
Donna teaches clinical and communication skills at university level. She brings a strong focus on weight stigma reduction and person-centred practice to her delivery.
Hollie Jones (she/her)
Counselling Psychologist-in-training
- CPD & Workshop Facilitator
Hollie works in community mental health and delivers student sessions and CPD with a focus on eating disorder prevention and early intervention
Charlotte Gill (she/her)
KS2 Teacher
- Workshop Facilitator
Charlotte is a PSHE coordinator and experienced classroom teacher. She delivers in-school sessions and supports Body Happy Org's West Yorkshire presence.
Gill Wilson (she/her)
Eating Disorders Counsellor
- Workshop Facilitator
Gill is an experienced counsellor with specialist knowledge of eating disorders and body image. She facilitates workshops for young people and school staff.
Jess Barratt (she/her)
Youth Facilitator
- Peer Programme Specialist
Jess is a social impact leader with a background in peer support and mentoring. She delivers Body Happy workshops with warmth and relatability.
Anupa Roper (she/her)
Children’s Author
- Workshop Facilitator
Anupa is a former teacher and author of Sparrowlegs. She brings lived experience and creative insight to her student and CPD sessions.
Dr Molly Moffat (she/her)
GP - CPD Facilitator (Health Focus)
Molly is a practising doctor in paediatrics and general practice. She delivers CPD training on inclusive, stigma-free healthcare for young people.
Daisy Boulter (she/her)
Secondary Educator
- Student Voice Specialist
Daisy is a qualified secondary teacher with a background in student voice and inclusive school culture. She facilitates student sessions and contributes to co-designed delivery.
Sam Kennedy Christian (she/her)
Life Coach
- Corporate Workshop Facilitator
Sam is an accredited life and career coach, and Fair Play Method facilitator, with over 15 years of leadership experience in non-profit and public sector organisations. At Body Happy Org, she delivers school and corporate workshops and supports our wellbeing approach for families and school communities.
Kate Elliot (she/her)
Mindfulness Educator
- Workshop Facilitator
Kate is a BAMBA-registered mindfulness teacher who works with children and parents to build self-awareness, resilience and body confidence. She delivers school workshops and supports inclusive wellbeing delivery in primary schools.
Janine Parry (she/her)
Primary Educator -
Workshop Facilitator
Janine is a former Teaching Assistant with 15 years’ experience supporting children’s emotional and academic development. She delivers student workshops in the North West and brings a playful, accessible approach to body respect.
Molly Bouch (she/her)
Art Specialist
- Primary Resource Creator
Molly is a primary school teacher and Art specialist based in Sussex. She leads workshops, and supports our school engagement efforts through inclusive design and curriculum alignment.
Aya Wingate (she/her)
Children’s Eating Disorders Dietitian
- CPD Trainer
Aya is a children's eating disorder dietitian and a trainer for The Body Project (NEDA). She delivers virtual CPD sessions for health professionals, supporting early intervention and stigma prevention through education.
Denise Sanderson-Estcourt (she/her)
Coach
- CPD Facilitator
Denise is a coach and HR trainer and the creator of the Body Confidence card deck for adults. She delivers CPD sessions and student workshops in South East London, supporting school staff with inclusive wellbeing tools.
Claire Hodgson (she/her)
ED Awareness Educator
- CPD Facilitator
Claire is a facilitator and trainer specialising in eating disorder awareness and body image education. As part of the PEDS network, she supports staff training and delivers student sessions in the East of England and virtually.
Frances Healer (she/her)
Registered Dietitian - Intuitive Eating Specialist
Frances is a registered dietitian, certified intuitive eating counsellor and body image educator. She delivers student and CPD workshops, with a focus on neurodivergent-affirming and weight-inclusive practice.
Michelle Thompson
(she/her)
Creative Practitioner
- Workshop Facilitator
Michelle is a creative facilitator and artist with over 15 years' experience working with young people. She leads student workshops with a focus on positive self-esteem, self-expression and social connection.
Laura Robbins (she/her)
Teacher - Diversity Officer
- Pilot Lead
Laura is a classroom teacher and diversity lead who supported the Body Happy Schools pilot in Brighton. She brings deep insight into inclusive practice and represents our commitment to co-designed, values-led delivery in schools.