Meet our team

Get to know the passionate individuals behind MAD-Aid. From our dedicated trustees to our committed volunteers and ambassadors, each member plays a vital role in driving our mission forward.

Victoria Dunford

Founder & CEO
Awarded Civic Medal in 2015 by the president of Republic of Moldova.  Awarded British Empire Medal in the Queen’s 2017 New Year Honour list for services to children with special needs in northern Moldova. Author of Get MAD! The Life and Times of a Madwoman

Trustee

Peter Lewis

Chair of the Trustee
A chartered engineer; played a significant technical role in bringing digital TV to Europe. CEO of Receiver Research Ltd. “Moldovan people have suffered for centuries because of political interference and occupation by other countries. Moldova has now been a free independent democracy for about a quarter of a century but it has been a struggle for them to rebuild the social fabric that the people deserve. Those of us who can help, should.”

Iurie Bivol

Trustee
Born in Moldova, moved to England in 2001. Founder and CEO of Ocavia Limited and TAX Ace. “Since joining MAD-AID I have discovered that giving is probably the most rewarding act you can do in your life; it recharges the spirit within us, which is priceless.”

Tricia Jones

Trustee
“I visited Moldova after being invited to become and trustee and bring my expertise. Every help I can give, I know is going to help where is most needed.“

Veaceslav Neaga

Trustee
“I am involved in MAD-Aid, because I enjoy seeing the children we help progress, and the way they see life. They inspire us and we support them.”

Paul Moffat

Trustee
“I visited Moldova many times and my desire is to help as much as I can to improve the country as whole and offer better opportunities for their people.“

Eugene Tsyrklevich

Trustee

Ruth Harris

Trustee

Adela Cebotari

Trustee

Team members

Victoria Dunford

CEO
Awarded Civic Medal in 2015 by the president of Republic of Moldova. Awarded British Empire Medal in the Queen’s 2017 New Year Honour list for services to children with special needs in northern Moldova. Author of Get MAD! The Life and Times of a Madwoman

Mihaela Pavlenco

Accountant

Kate Couch

Grant Manager