Kelly Hannaghan

Kelly is a Mental Health and Wellbeing Consultant and the Director and founder of Mind
Work Matters Ltd.

She puts wellbeing and people at the heart of education. She is an award-winning
motivational speaker, school improvement advisor, published author and founder of the
‘Family Matters’ empowerment and engagement programme.

Kelly has worked systemically throughout her career as a director of wellbeing, working with
local authorities, MATS, Senior leaders and pastoral teams and Governors to help create
healthy work cultures and environments. She is an expert trainer and coach for Senior
Mental Health Leads and supports some of the most challenging communities with
preventative and early help measures in education.

Kelly develops the strategies to help people in education thrive from adversities. Her work
with schools and organisations raises aspirations, engagement, attendance, and outcomes.
She has recently led on the DFE Wellbeing for Education Return project and leads on
education development processes creating outstanding outcomes and awards for many
organisations. Recognised by the DfE, NCB, The Anna Freud Centre and The Education
Support Partnership as a lead influencer of mental health and wellbeing in education.