Meet Our Team
Co-Founder
HANNAH COLE
Hannah is Mum to Holly, Oscar, Barney and Leo. Hannah’s view of Thinking of Oscar is that it represents the chapters of Oscar’s life that he did not get the opportunity to live for himself. Her aspiration for Thinking of Oscar is that ultimately other children’s lives will have been saved as a result of the work of the charity.
Co-Founder
DAVID COLE
David is first and foremost Daddy to Holly, Oscar, Barney and Leo. David is a keen triathlete and cricketer and completed his first Iron Man triathlon in July 2019 in Zurich. He took up Triathlon in the wake of Oscar's death and continues to raise money for the charity through endurance challenges.
Trustee
NICOLA TAME
Nicola is an Executive Partner at IBM, shaping, selling and delivering transformational Digital programmes. In her spare time she enjoys training and participating in triathlons, running and CrossFit.
Trustee
JONATHAN O’NEILL
Jonathan is a fundraiser with 20 plus years industry experience focusing on: children, education, disability access and media charities. Jonathan is also a Certified Member of the Institute of Fundraising.
Media Lead
CORIN ALLEN
Corin heads up all media and PR enquiries for Thinking of Oscar. Corin has over fifteen years experience in corporate and consumer communications for brands including Jaguar Land Rover, Honda, Burger King and eBay. In her spare time, Corin loves to play with her three young sons and walk the dog.
Clinical Advisor
DR DAMIAN ROLAND
Damian is a Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust and a clinical advisor to Thinking of Oscar. Dr. Roland is an experienced Paediatric Emergency Medicine clinician who is passionate about the care of ill and injured children.
Clinical Advisor
DR IAIN HENNESSEY
Iain is a consultant paediatric surgeon and clinical director of innovation at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool and also a clinical advisor to Thinking of Oscar.
Clinical Advisor
DR JANET CRAZE
Janet is a Consultant General Paediatrician at the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford. She was one of the team looking after Oscar during his illness, and has been involved in discussions about the work of Thinking of Oscar since its inception. She is now a clinical advisor to the charity.
Clinical Advisor
DR TESSA DAVIS
Tessa is a Paediatric Emergency Medicine Consultant at the Royal London Hospital. She has over 20 years experience in treating sick children in the UK and Australia.