Staff
RTC Staff
Responding to Conflict has six members of staff and interns based in our office in Birmingham, UK.
Dr Vesna Matovic -Peace and Conflict Advisor
Vesna is one of RTC's Peace and Conflict Advisors. Vesna holds a doctorate in Psychology and has worked for many years in the Balkans as a consultant, trainer and facilitator on conflict issues. Prior to her position at RTC, Vesna was a Programme Coordinator with Nansen Dialogue Network.
Joan McGregor - Peace and Conflict Advisor
Joan is a Peace and Conflict Advisor at RTC. Joan is a South African who was active in the nonviolent resistance to apartheid and in social reconstruction in the post apartheid era. Before joining the staff of RTC, Joan worked for 10 years as a freelance trainer and organisational development consultant focusing on community development, human rights and reconciliation within Southern Africa and internationally with NGOs and community based organisations.
Pam Morgan - Accounts Assistant
Pam joined RTC as Accounts Assistant in May 2006. She has over 20 years experience of working in finance in a variety of roles and organisations. Pam has had an interest in international development for many years and came to RTC to pursue her career within the charitable sector.
Rob Netherway - Communications and Funding Intern
Rob is RTC's Communications and Funding Intern, and is responsible for contributing to various aspects of marketing, communications and funding at RTC. Rob is a recent Psychology graduate with several years of experience in voluntary roles, and is interested in gaining experience working in the third sector.
Simon Weatherbed- RTC Programme Director
Simon is Programme Director and is responsible for ensuring the delivery of RTC's work, developing new programmes and for building and maintaining relationshipswith RTC's partners and funders. Simon holds a MA in Post-war Recovery and has worked in Nepal, Sri Lanka, India, Sierra Leone, Uganda and Somalia. His work has spanned project design and management, strategic planning, coordination, fundraising, research, and education in the contexts of war and post-war transitions.
Rebecca Wherrell - Marketing and Communications Officer
Becky is the Marketing and Communications Officer at RTC. Following the completion of her degree in International Relations she worked for voluntary and public organisations within disability support and refugee rights gaining experience in a range of support and marketing roles. Becky also works with young people in Coventry as a part time youth worker. Becky joined the RTC team in December 2006.