The Owner and Managing Director of Stride Yorkshire Ltd. Logan started volunteering with adults with Autism and other learning / social conditions at 16 years of age. This opened Logan’s mind to the hidden talents and abilities of the types of individuals he went on to support. Logan studied Psychology (BSc) at the University of Sunderland, which enriched his subject knowledge. Following this he went on to become a Mentor and a Job Coach for adults with hidden disabilities / conditions, as well as supporting fellow team members with his experience and knowledge of Psychology. Logan went on to become an operations manager, then a managing director, and eventually took the step to create his vision of Stride Yorkshire Ltd.

Logans priority is always the individuals that Stride supports; he goes the extra mile to ensure he is personally involved in their support, through being the direct communication channel for new referrals, as well as regular check ins to ensure everyone gets the best out of their support. Logan is also available for consultations and training; through years of experience, knowledge and connections he can support in a multitude of ways.

Charlotte taught the SEND children of Doncaster for almost 20 years, with a PGCE gained from Leeds University and a science degree from De Montfort University. During this time, she continued to study at both Sheffield Hallam, gaining a postgraduate study in Autism and Nottingham University gaining a Master’s degree in Special Educational Needs.

Using her knowledge and experience Charlotte has successfully transferred her skills to supporting Stride’s Clients. This has led to all her clients moving forward and meeting personal targets in different areas of their lives, from overcoming Mental Health difficulties, to maintaining jobs and gaining friendships. Charlotte believes in treating all clients with respect and dignity and building positive relationships to create progress. The overarching goal is for the clients to eventually become independent. They show they have achieved this by being responsible for setting their own realistic targets and understanding the steps to get there.

Jake joins Stride Yorkshire from a background in recruitment and workforce development. This, alongside his passion for helping Neurodivergent People, and his outgoing, motivational personality, makes him an asset to team Stride.

Jake prides himself on ensuring any and all individuals he works with have a clear focus for each session, and puts his energy into helping them achieve their goals, to become more independent.

Jake takes the upmost care in ensuring he find the best available employment opportunities for each client, going above and beyond to source employers that truly see the potential of the adults we support.

Michelle’s area of expertise is SEND of which she have 9 years’ experience, consisting of working in the education sector in Doncaster and Wakefield and supporting in the community. During this time Michelle supported the teaching and learning of foundation stage children to post 16 young adults as a HLTA. This consisted of covering teacher absence and grading students via internal assessments. Michelle was also involved creating and carry out bespoke support plans with pro-active and re-active strategies for students with challenging behaviour. Michelle has also worked with Post 16 students who were taught daily living skills, employability, further education, and independence, which lead to her passion for the work that Stride does.

Michelle’s previous roles helped her to gain invaluable experience supporting clients with their sensory, social, emotional, and cognition/learning needs, as well as physical disabilities. Michelle is deeply committed to helping her clients fulfil their potential to lead an independent, proactive and happy life.

‘My clients can expect me as their mentor to be their advocate, their skills builder, a listening ear, break down any barriers they may come across, and encourage them to be the best version of themselves.’

Michelle has recently stepped into the hybrid role of ‘Office Manager’ ensuring Stride operate under all the relevant and up to date policies and procedures when delivering support to neurodiverse adults.

Ed is a charted Occupational therapist (MSc – Northumbria University, HCPC registered) that has worked in multiple clinical settings, specialising in neuro rehabilitation as well as working with neurodiverse adults in the community for Stride Yorkshire.

Ed believes in a holistic approach to health and well-being and utilizes occupational therapy models to shape best practice. Ed loves to see clients working towards and achieving meaningful goals in their day-to-day life. Ed adopts a client centred approach, enabling individuals to take part in setting their own goals and overcome barriers.

Ed takes the time to ensure all other Independence Coaches have clear direction and structure with each client, ensuring the quality stays in the support we deliver.

Jules is the most recent addition to our growing Stride team. Jules’ experience comes from working across multiple educational, and mental health focused settings over her career.

Jules is a strong advocate for mental health and applies many principles of this to her own life, including mindfulness, positive diet, physical activity and getting outdoors.

As an Independence Coach, Jules brings a focused, yet caring dynamic to her role, and is passionate about helping Neurodivergent People to lead better, more independent lives.

Brooke, who is currently studying a BSc in Psychology has been passionate about mental health and helping people from a young age. Brooke’s studies help to guide her work with Neurodiverse adults in helping them to lead more fulfilling, happier and more independent lives.

Brooke is a motivated person that is passionate about physical activity, in particular Dance. Brooke loves to help her clients get out and about, not just to be active, but to gain vital social skills and make meaningful connections with people.

As an Independence Coach, Brooke is empathetic and caring. Brooke ensures that her sessions are well thought out, client focused and paced.

Sheridan, who has only recently joined team Stride, is an experienced digital content creator. Having worked for multiple employers across Doncaster, including Doncaster Council, he brings experience in video editing, animation and social media.

As a Neurodiverse Adult, ‘Shez’ is extremely passionate about helping Stride, as they not only help others that are going through similar battles he has faced, but have helped Shez in the past, and embrace his authentic self in his current role.

Shez had this to say ‘As a long time client and now a new member of staff I can confidently say that the team at stride are amazing people and I’m happy to be a new member of the team myself, they have helped me so much in the past and can’t believe I’ve been lucky enough to be brought on to further help people just like me.’.

Keep your eye out for Shez’ content on our social media, as well as future video projects on our website.

Dan is an experienced and dedicated Independence Coach at Stride Yorkshire, passionate about empowering neurodivergent adults to unlock their full potential. Drawing from his extensive experience as a store manager at a tabletop gaming shop, Dan has spent years working directly with neurodivergent individuals, helping them build vital social skills in a supportive, safe environment.

While managing the shop, Dan hosted Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) sessions, applying his methodical and goal-driven approach to create an inclusive space for growth. His confidence, calm demeanor, and down-to-earth attitude make him a trusted coach who believes that every neurodivergent adult has limitless potential waiting to be discovered. Dan’s unique perspective and dedication to supporting independence are the cornerstones of his work at Stride Yorkshire.

Mykell joins Stride Yorkshire with a strong background in personal training and recruitment. His enthusiasm for supporting neurodivergent individuals, paired with his vibrant and motivational personality, makes him an integral part of the Stride team.

He is dedicated to ensuring that every individual he works with maintains a clear focus during each session. Mykell integrates his organised, routine-based structure into empowering individuals to achieve their goals and gain greater independence.

Mykell is deeply committed to finding the best employment opportunities for each client. He goes above and beyond to connect them with employers who truly appreciate their potential and talents, showcasing how they can strengthen existing teams.