Elisa, Recovery Toolkit Volunteer
Elisa is a specialises in supporting women through complex life transitions including. She holds a Master’s in Positive Psychology, Certificate in Somatic Trauma Therapy, Certificate in Narcissistic Abuse and is a Mindfulness Meditation Teacher. She has spent a number of years empowering women to heal from relational trauma, rebuild self-belief, and create lives of safety and agency. Elisa brings trauma-informed insight and deep compassion to her work, creating safe spaces to process complex experiences and navigate challenging change. She is committed to GlobalARRK’s mission of supporting international families, advocating for emotional wellbeing of mothers and children and building resilience among those affected....
Dr Nishat Hyder-Rahman, Researcher
Dr Nishat Hyder-Rahman is an academic with expertise across the fields of family law, medical law, and bioethics. She has extensive experience as a researcher and lecturer in the UK, the Netherlands, and Belgium. Nishat is particularly interested in the cross-border movement of families and the socio-legal complexities this can lead to. She is currently based at Vrije Universiteit Brussel as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Brussels Research Institute on Development, Governance and Empowerment, through Law), where she contributes to teaching and research in (private) international family law. Her work is informed by human rights and gender-based analyses of law in context. At GlobalARRK, Nishat undertakes and collaborates on legal research on international family relocation and matters relating to the 1980 Hague Convention on Child Abduction. ...
Rebecca de Stefano, Trustee
Rebecca is a Chartered Legal Executive specialising in family law and the court of protection in England and Wales. Rebecca qualified in January 2024 and has since developed a niche practise area supporting Spanish-speaking clients from Spain and Latin America. As part of her aim in providing accessible legal information to the Spanish-speaking community, Rebecca has appeared as a guest on Latin American radio, Somos con Cecilia Ramos in Manchester, and hosts a Spanish language podcast, Legalmente Hablando con Rebecca, where she interviews leading bilingual professionals about family law. Since becoming a trustee with GlobalArrk in September 25, Rebecca has participated in training Latin American organisations in the UK and delivered workshops on relocation and domestic abuse for service users....
Roz Osborne: CEO
Roz is the CEO of GlobalARRK. She founded the charity in 2012 and since then has overseen the growth of the charity which now supports hundreds of families each year. Roz has a deep understanding of the challenges stuck parents typically face and works tirelessly to improve the plight of stuck parents on every level: attending international events, meeting with policymakers and working with individual parents. Diverse life experiences have guided her role as the CEO of GlobalARRK. Previously she has been a primary classroom teacher, violinist and project coordinator. However, the cornerstone of her motivation and experience lies in her work directly with children. Roz has a post-graduate degree in Education and has specialised in English language as well as music teaching. In addition, having her own children and stepchildren remind her how lucky she is and make her determined to help those less fortunate....
Rebecca Crossthwaite – Parent Support Worker
Rebecca is the parent support worker at GlobalARRK. With a background in Social Anthropology and over 10 years as a Community Midwife she has supported families through transformative experiences. She is passionate about providing compassionate, informed support to stuck parents navigating complex & challenging situations. Rebecca is also a mum of three children and a Craniosacral Therapist....
Kylie Rowsthorne : Trustee
Kye has worked within the Violence Against Women and Girls sector for over 15 years, both in Australia and the UK, with experience delivering front-line advocacy to survivors of domestic abuse. . She has managed multi-disciplinary teams specializing in high-risk crisis services and Young Women and Girls Projects. Most recently, she has moved into a new role focusing on Domestic Homicide Reviews, which has been a strong area of interest throughout her career. Kye is passionate and committed to creating safe lives for women and girls, a goal that aligns with the work GlobalARRK is undertaking, including their missions and values. She is excited to bring her expertise in VAWG to the Trustee role. She will be assisting with VAWG, risk assessments, and safeguarding....
Dr. Dianne Scullion: Trustee
Dianne comes from an academic background where her research focused on children’s rights and child trafficking, considering the legal regulation at international, European and domestic levels. She has taught both family and the law relating to children and has published articles in these areas. Previously Dianne has worked in banking and now assists the GlobalARRK team as finance trustee....
Amy C, Services and Legal Network Manager
With a background in international legal experience, Amy leads the GlobalARRK Services and Legal Network, ensuring that Stuck Parents have access to crucial information and trusted legal professionals during cross-border family law disputes. She is dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse and advocating for the rights and well-being of children....
Vivy : Volunteer
Vivy is a volunteer in GlobalARRK’s befriending and peer support moderation groups, and is a social media moderator for the Facebook community. Vivy is a stuck parent, which adds to her passion to listen and help others in the same situation....
Ellie : Volunteer
Ellie has been volunteering with GlobalARRK since she won her relocation back home – GlobalARRK was a source of hope when she most needed it, and she is now happy to lend her support to others who are stuck. She is a lawyer by trade and also trained as a counsellor supporting those affected by narcissistic abuse. Her number one job is still Mum and she is at her happiest when running outdoors or cooking up a storm in the kitchen. … ...
Lisa Brain: Trustee
Lisa, a recent postgraduate in psychology with a strong personal interest in the field, combines her academic knowledge with professional experience in corporate governance to significantly contribute to GlobalARRK as a Trustee. Her background is uniquely complemented by her experience as a previously stuck parent, which deeply aligns with the charity’s mission. Lisa’s understanding of psychology enhances her ability to empathise with and support families facing similar challenges. Simultaneously, her expertise in corporate governance is instrumental in maintaining the high standards of charity governance at GlobalARRK, ensuring effective and compassionate support for the families the organisation serves....
Dr. Ruth Lamont: Trustee
Dr Ruth Lamont, Reader in Child and Family Law, Department of Law, University of Manchester Ruth has worked with the GlobalARRK team since 2017. She is an academic expert on the law relating to children and families in an international context and has worked on the interpretation and application of the Hague Convention on Child Abduction in the EU and English context. She has particular expertise on the interpretation of the concept of habitual residence, and the role of domestic abuse in family relationships. She assists the GlobalARRK team with research done as part of the charity’s wider activities in publicising the difficulties experienced by ‘stuck’ parents. ...
