Stride Yorkshire (Social Transformation In Disabilities Everyday) was established in 2022. Stride is a specialist organisation with the sole aim of supporting adults with Learning and Social Disabilities on their journey to leading independent lives. Independence means different things to different people, which is why every plan we make is bespoke to YOU. Our main areas of focus include employment, education, mental / physical health, money skills, communication / social skills, and travel.
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Welcome to Stride
Our values and beliefs
- We believe that everybody is capable of greater independence, whatever that may look like to them.
- We believe that society should embrace diversity, and the unique strengths and characteristics that make somebody who they are.
- We believe everybody should have access to the right support for them, and should be aware of any relevant support that is available.
- We don’t believe in a one size fits all approach, we spend a great deal of time getting to know you and our support matches this.
- We believe in inspiring and enabling individuals to go from where they are in life, to where they want / need to be.
Meet The Stride Team
Senior Leadership
Logan
Owner and Managing Director
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.
Kieran
Business Development / Finance Manager
Kieran joins Stride Yorkshire as Head of Finance, bringing 15 years of strategic financial expertise from the online retail sector. Throughout his career, Kieran has been instrumental in driving sustainable growth and operational excellence, supporting business development through data-driven financial planning and strategic insight.
At Stride Yorkshire, Kieran plays a pivotal role beyond finance. He is central to shaping our organisational strategies, ensuring we deliver the most efficient, professional, and high-quality support services for neurodivergent individuals and those with disabilities in employment. His commitment to operational excellence directly enhances the autism support, disability employment services, and workplace neurodiversity programmes we provide across Yorkshire.
Kieran’s strategic approach ensures Stride Yorkshire remains at the forefront of disability support services, helping autistic adults, neurodivergent employees, and individuals with disabilities thrive in the workplace. His financial acumen and dedication to our mission strengthen our capacity to deliver person-centred employment support, workplace adjustments, and specialist neurodiversity training.
With Kieran’s leadership, Stride Yorkshire continues to set the standard for professional, compassionate, and effective disability and neurodiversity support in employment.
Michelle
Head of People, Workplace & Safeguarding (DDSL)
Michelle has over 12 years’ experience in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), having worked across education and community settings in Doncaster and Wakefield. As a Higher Level Teaching Assistant (HLTA), she supported children and young adults from Foundation Stage through to post-16 education, specialising in additional learning needs, behaviour support, independence and life skills.
Michelle joined Stride as an Independence Coach, supporting neurodivergent individuals to develop confidence, independence and achieve their personal goals. She later progressed into a hybrid coaching and office management role, combining her passion for supporting people with her organisational skills.
Now Head of People, Workplace & Safeguarding, Michelle oversees HR, recruitment and onboarding, employee relations, staff wellbeing, safeguarding, health and safety, and organisational policies and procedures. She plays a key role in ensuring Stride provides a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for both staff and the individuals accessing its services.
Michelle is passionate about championing neurodiversity, and creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and empowered to reach their full potential.
Ed
Head of Services (DDSL)
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.
Jake
Head of Employment Services
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.
Employment Team
Mykell
Employer Engagement Officer
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.
He also loves flags.
Terri
Employer Engagement Officer
Terri has joined both the Independence Coaching Team and the Employment Engagement Team, bringing a positive, passionate, and motivational energy to everything she does.
With a background in childcare including experience supporting neurodivergent children and their families. Terri brings deep understanding, empathy, and care to her work. This experience supports her role as an Independence Coach, where she takes great pride in helping people build confidence, develop skills, and achieve their goals.
Terri also has valuable experience supporting and coaching businesses to find, train, and develop staff, giving her strong insight into both individual and employer needs.
Her outgoing, bubbly personality and natural people skills make her a fantastic asset to the Employment Engagement Team, where her supportive and encouraging approach helps others feel valued, motivated, and ready to take their next steps
Cat
Employment Funding Advocacy Lead
Abbie
Pathways Co-ordinator
Abbie joins Stride with a degree in Psychology and a long-standing interest in neurodivergence and autism. Throughout her studies, she focused on understanding how different people experience the world and how the right support can make a meaningful difference.
Before joining Stride, Abbie worked with adults with learning disabilities, supporting them to develop independence skills and confidence in their everyday lives. Her curiosity, empathy, and person-centred approach make her a natural fit as an Independence Coach, helping neurodivergent individuals build autonomy and thrive in their own unique ways.
Sophie
Employment Support Officer / Job Coach
Sophie has joined Stride as a Job Coach, providing valuable in-work support to a self-employed client in York.
Sophie has over 5 years of experience working with neurodiverse children and adults in various teaching and coaching roles. She is a Level 3 trained Job coach and thrives on supporting individuals to overcome challenges and reach their potential. Sophie brings positivity, compassion and empathy to the role and is always looking for ways to improve her skills and experience. As a military spouse, Sophie knows how to build resilience, adapt to change and create coping strategies for dealing with unexpected challenges. She brings all of this to the role of supporting individuals, allowing them to succeed in all they do.
Sarah
Employment Support Officer
Sarah joined Stride Yorkshire because of their genuinely person-centred approach and the clear value they place on supporting individuals as unique people, not just processes or outcomes. This aligns strongly with Sarah’s own values and the way she naturally works. Sarah is passionate about being part of an organisation that prioritises meaningful, individualised support and creates an environment where both the people they serve and their staff are valued, respected, and empowered. Stride Yorkshire stood out to her as a forward-thinking and supportive employer, and somewhere she felt she could truly make a difference.
Sarah is deeply passionate about supporting people to create meaningful, lasting change in their lives—particularly those who are neurodivergent. She has always been fascinated by people: how they think, what motivates them, and how the right support can unlock their potential. For her, this isn’t just a career path; it’s something that genuinely drives her.
Sarah is naturally a people-focused person. She builds strong, trusting relationships with ease and brings empathy, understanding, and patience into every interaction. She has a natural ability to really listen, to see beyond the surface, and to support individuals in a way that feels empowering rather than prescriptive. Sarah believes everyone has strengths and potential, and she is passionate about helping people recognise and build on these to become the best version of themselves.
Previously, Sarah worked in careers advice and guidance, where she had the opportunity to support neurodivergent individuals in navigating their next steps. This experience was incredibly rewarding and reinforced her commitment to this kind of work. Helping people overcome barriers, build confidence, and move towards goals that truly matter to them gave her a strong sense of purpose.
Sarah believes she is a strong addition to the team because she brings both genuine passion and practical experience. She is committed, compassionate, and driven by the impact this work can have. She cares deeply about the people she supports, and she is motivated every day to make a positive difference.
Independence Coaches
Becky
Team Leader / Independence Coach
Becky joins Stride with over 12 years’ experience in education across Doncaster, supporting SEND pupils aged 7–18 in both mainstream and specialist settings. She has held a variety of roles, including In-Class Support, Medical Lead, Learning Mentor, and Safeguarding Lead, working closely with young people and families to address learning, emotional, and practical challenges.
In addition, Becky has over five years’ experience in the foster care system, using trauma-informed and therapeutic approaches, and has worked as a Sleep Practitioner, providing training, direct support, and advocacy.
Driven by a strong belief in people’s potential, Becky is passionate about empowering others through down-to-earth, relational, and tailored support that promotes independence and wellbeing.
She also brings valuable lived experience as a parent and step-parent to neurodivergent young people with ADHD and ASD, reinforcing her commitment to inclusive, holistic support.
Dan
Independence Coach
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.
Charlotte
Independence Coach
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.
Jules
Independence Coach
Jules has been with us for over 2 years now, coming from a background in additional needs and wellbeing, working in educational settings and within the local authority.
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 Clients to lead better, more independent lives.
Brooke
Independence Coach
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.
Lisa
Independence Coach
With a strong background in health and social care, including extensive experience in team leadership, Lisa brings a wealth of knowledge and dedication to her new role. Her passion for helping others has always been at the heart of her career, and she is now expanding her expertise into the field of neurodiversity. Known for her determination and commitment to her clients’ success, Lisa is excited to support individuals on their journey to greater independence and personal achievement.
Joe
Independence Coach
Joe brings a varied and grounded background to Stride Yorkshire, having spent time in the Navy, worked in busy pub and bar environments as a supervisor, and gained experience in factory settings handling challenging, hands-on work. His approachable nature, sense of humour, and down-to-earth attitude make him easy to get along with and a natural at building trust with clients.
Joe supports neurodivergent individuals by helping them grow in confidence and independence, both in day-to-day life and in the workplace. He provides job coaching directly at clients’ places of work, offering calm, consistent support that helps them settle into roles and thrive. Joe’s background in structured, high-pressure environments means he understands the value of routine, resilience, and clear communication—skills he passes on to those he works with.
Joe is passionate about seeing people succeed and is always ready to go the extra mile to help individuals feel capable, comfortable, and valued in whatever they choose to do.
Chris
Independence Coach
Chris joined Stride feeling a real connection to the ethos and the beliefs the company lives by and delivers. He brings a varied background, having spent his working time in diverse environments including the ambulance service, telecommunications and teaching in both primary and secondary schools across the UK. He brings a cool, calm and methodical approach, a great sense of humour and a real desire to empower anyone he works with allowing him to effectively support clients in achieving their aims and aspirations.
Chris supports neurodivergent individuals by helping them grow in confidence and independence, both in day-to-day life and in the workplace. Chris’ background in such a wide range of environments means he understands the value of routine, organisation and never being afraid to ask questions—qualities he actively promotes in all his client sessions.
Chris loves to see people succeed and thrive and is always ready to go the extra mile to help individuals feel empowered, confident and valued in whatever they choose to do.
Safia
Independence Coach
Safia joins Stride with a degree in Education and a postgraduate in Counselling, bringing previous experience working with neurodiverse children and providing mental health support. She enjoys understanding other people’s perspectives of the world and developing tailored support to help each person thrive. Safia brings empathy, encouragement and accountability to her work and cares deeply about supporting those who need it. With this experience, she brings a valuable skillset to the Independence Coach role, helping others achieve their goals and develop confidence.
Safia adopts a person-centred, goal-oriented approach, creating sessions that are well-planned and responsive to client needs. She focuses on building a supportive environment where goals are achievable and individualised.
Oliver
Independence Coach
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Alternative Provision
Olivia
Lead Tutor / DSL
Olivia joins Stride as our Lead Practitioner / Tutor, bringing a wealth of experience in education, learner support, and the creative arts. She holds a PGCE and a degree in Fine Art, and has delivered Personal Development to Construction, ESOL, and Foundation programmes at Doncaster College.
Prior to this, Olivia worked as an Achievement Mentor at Barnsley College, where she identified key areas for improvement and provided tailored, one-to-one support to help learners build confidence, overcome barriers, and achieve their goals.
With a strong understanding of diverse learning needs, Olivia combines artistic expertise with a compassionate, learner-centred approach. Her experience across both vocational and academic settings enables her to adapt her teaching to suit a wide range of learners while helping them develop valuable skills that extend beyond the classroom.
Lucy
Assistant Tutor
Lucy joined Stride because she strongly connected with the organisation’s message and values. Lucy is passionate about contributing to a culture that promotes understanding, empowerment, and meaningful employment support for neurodivergent individuals.
Lucy has over 11 years of experience supporting neurodivergent adults across a variety of settings. Throughout her career, she has been committed to person-centred care, always ensuring that the individuals she supports remain at the heart of the decisions and support plans that affect their lives.
Hannah
Mind Wellbeing Lead (Pastoral)
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Media
Saskia
Marketing Manager
Saskia is an experienced and passionate marketing professional who began her career by successfully completing her Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprenticeship, achieving a distinction.
Prior to joining Stride, Saskia gained valuable experience working within a fast-paced agency environment, where she developed a broad range of marketing skills across multiple industries and client accounts. This experience enabled her to build a strong foundation in campaign management, content creation, digital strategy, and client communications.
Since joining Stride, Saskia has become an integral part of the team, bringing a flair for creativity and a fresh perspective to every project she undertakes. Her enthusiasm, attention to detail, and innovative approach make her a valuable asset, consistently helping to drive marketing success across the business.
Sheridan
Digital Creator
Sheridan is an experienced digital content creator, bringing a strong background in video editing, animation and social media management. Having worked with a range of organisations across Doncaster, including Doncaster Council, he offers valuable creative expertise to the team.
As a neurodiverse adult, Shez is deeply passionate about supporting Stride’s mission. The organisation has not only supported others facing similar challenges to those he has experienced, but has also played a meaningful role in his own journey, allowing him to thrive professionally while being his authentic self.
Shez said: “As a long-term client and now a member of staff, I can confidently say that the team at Stride are amazing people and I’m proud to be part of it. They have supported me so much in the past, and I can’t believe I’ve been given the opportunity to now help others in the same way.”
Keep an eye out for Shez’s content across our social media channels.
Harry
Photographer
Harry has been a part of the Stride family since the very beginning. While he spent years working in the hospitality industry, he always knew his true calling lay behind the lens. It has been an absolute honour to support him over the years as a neurodivergent adult pursuing his deep passion for photography.
Now, we are over the moon to officially welcome him to the team, turning his dream of becoming a professional photographer into a reality bringing a strong background in nature photography, Harry will work alongside our content creators, Shez and Miles, to capture professional photos across our services, socials, and events. His creative eye and passion for storytelling will be vital in helping us showcase the incredible work we do and the inspiring journeys of our clients.
Lucy
Barista
Lucy joins the Scene x Stride team as an experienced barista who gained her skills whilst living in Australia.
Having worked with neurodiverse young adults and children before, Lucy brings an understanding and supportive approach to helping those individuals who are working within the café alongside her. She cares for those she works with and cherishes building trustworthy and comforting relationships with her co-workers. Lucy provides a casual and relaxed approach to managing the café, supporting and allowing our clients to work at their own pace and makes them feel confident in growing their skillsets.
Lucy wishes to make sure every individual she works with feels self-assured within their own capabilities and gains skills that they can confidently benefit from and transfer to wherever their future takes them.
Beth
Barista
Beth is a hardworking and reliable individual with three years of experience working across two establishments as a pot washer / kitchen assent . During this time, she developed strong teamwork, organisation, and time management skills while working in busy environments. Although she initially found customer-facing roles overwhelming, she recognised that she wanted to challenge herself further and reach her full potential.
To support her personal and professional development, she joined Stride as a barista and cleaner. In this role, she will be building her confidence, communication skills, and customer interaction abilities at a pace that suits her. She enjoys meeting new people and developing her skills within a supportive and positive environment.
Outside of work, she has a strong passion for baking and enjoys creating a variety of homemade treats in her spare time. In the future, she hopes to combine her creativity and growing experience within hospitality to start her own baking business, specialising in unique and individual bakery and creamery items.