Our people
We are a member-led organisation with a small central staff and an elected Worldwide Board of Trustees
Who we are
Mothers’ Union is uniquely positioned as a member-led global Christian women’s organisation, with our projects, programmes and campaigns undertaken by our members as volunteers. Our governance structure reflects our values: we listen to local communities, empower grassroots leadership and uphold the highest standards of integrity in everything we do. We have a small central staff providing the necessary coordination and professional support, overseen by a Worldwide Board of Trustees.
The Worldwide Board of Trustees comprises the elected roles of Worldwide President as chair of the board, and up to 12 members elected from different regions of the world, five of whom are from Britain and Ireland. Elections take place every three years, and any individual is eligible to stand for a maximum of two terms. Where necessary, individuals can be co-opted as non-voting members.
The Worldwide Board of Trustees is accountable to a Worldwide Council. This council comprises the leaders of the Mothers’ Union regions, known as Provinces, from around the world, as well as the Worldwide Board and former Worldwide Presidents. The council meets at least once in a three-year cycle.
Mothers’ Union is led by a volunteer–elected Worldwide Board of Trustees that reflects its global presence.
Kathleen Snow
Worldwide President
Kathleen, a Mothers’ Union member since 1988, was elected Worldwide President for 2025–2027. She chairs the Board of Trustees and represents MU globally, bringing experience from parish to worldwide leadership.
Joy Hla Gyaw
Zonal Trustee for Zone A (Korea, Myanmar, North India, South India, Sri Lanka)
Joy, a retired teacher, also worked for World Vision Myanmar and the Church’s provincial development desk. She joined Mothers’ Union in 1987 and later became branch president in her parish.
(Phylis) Ephena Matthew
Zonal Trustee for Zone B (Brazil, Canada, South America, USA, West Indies)
Ephena, a retired nurse and midwife, moved from England to Antigua, working between both countries. She joined Mothers’ Union in 1992 and has served as Branch Leader, Island President, and Diocesan President, among other leadership roles.
Dorothy G Siep
Zonal Trustee for Zone C (Aotearoa, New Zealand and Polynesia, Australia, Melanesia, Papua New Guinea)
Dorothy, a schoolteacher for 31 years, joined Mothers’ Union in 1992. Passionate about child protection and safeguarding, she has completed various courses and held leadership roles at both local and national levels within the organisation.
The Revd Mercy Wanjiru
Zonal Trustee for Zone D (Rwanda, Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Jerusalem and the Middle East)
Mercy from Kenya studied theology at graduate and post-grad levels. She served as deacon, priest, and rural dean in four parishes of Embu Diocese. Mercy is currently vice chair of the provincial Mothers’ Union in the Anglican Church of Kenya.
Maria van Staden
Zonal Trustee for Zone E (Central Africa, Nigeria, South Sudan, Sudan, Southern Africa)
Maria is a researcher focused on policy and advocacy. Ordained as a deacon, she joined Mothers’ Union in 1997 and has held leadership roles from branch to provincial level. She has served as Provincial President in South Africa for the past 6 years.
Estelle Dibo
Zonal Trustee for Zone F (Burundi, Congo, Indian Ocean, West Africa)
Estelle from Cameroon joined Mothers’ Union in 2002. A Lay Minister with 20+ years in Women and Girls' Ministry, she’s served 16 years as Diocesan President. Deeply committed to church life, she also supports her role as a bishop’s wife.
Julia Jamieson
Zonal Trustee for Zone G (Canterbury)
Julia is a skilled librarian who worked across public, school and medical libraries. She joined Mothers’ Union in 1990 and served in many roles at Diocesan level. She most recently handed over as Diocesan President and remains active locally.
Dr Deb Lee
Zonal Trustee for Zone H (York Province, North of England)
Deb is a retired consultant paediatrician relatively new to Mothers’ Union. Previously Diocesan President in Carlisle, she brings networking skills and a strategic mindset, and is excited to help shape the vision and direction of the organisation.
(Elizabeth) June Butler
Zonal Trustee for Zone I (All Ireland)
June has worked in Northern Ireland’s public and private sectors for 40+ years, receiving an MBE in 2010 for electoral services. A Mothers’ Union member since 1990, she has served in many roles, including Provincial President for All Ireland.
A small central staff team provide necessary co-ordination and professional support.
Canon Bev Jullien, FloD, CDir, IMM, MA (Cantab)
Chief Executive
Bev brings extensive experience from the corporate and education sectors, including roles at AstraZeneca and London Southbank University. A chartered director, she also serves as board member on the Anglican Alliance alongside her MU role.
Richard Miller, ACA
Director of Finance and Services
Richard, Head of Finance at Mothers’ Union since 2017, is a chartered accountant with a background in audit and assurance. He has spent the last five years leading finance functions and driving change across organisations in the third sector.
Adam Sach
Director of Fundraising, Communications and Retail
Adam brings extensive fundraising experience to Mothers’ Union. He has led several key initiatives, supports membership engagement, and oversees MU’s retail operations, playing a central role in driving growth and innovation across the movement.
Steph Nunn
Director of Membership
Steph leads Reimagining MU, focusing on member engagement and growth. With a background in strategy, partnerships, and community-building, she also oversees faith and church relations, national events, and the wider Membership team’s work.
Sarah Newnham MSc, ACC
Director of Global Programmes
Sarah is an international development expert with a background in women’s empowerment, humanitarian response and leadership. At Mothers’ Union, she leads global programmes, guiding strategy, implementation, evaluation and long-term sustainability.
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