About Us | Marshalling Brain Injuries Alliance

Our Mission

At Marshalling Brain Injuries Alliance, our mission is to ensure that no one affected by brain injury has to face their journey alone.

 

We provide support, education, advocacy, and hope to people living with traumatic brain injury (TBI), acquired brain injury (ABI), concussion, probable CTE, and related neurological conditions, as well as their families, carers, and loved ones.

 

Through lived experience, evidence-informed information, peer support, and community connection, we aim to help people better understand their symptoms, improve their quality of life, and feel empowered to take control of their brain health.

 

We are committed to raising awareness, challenging misconceptions, and improving understanding of the long-term impact brain injuries can have on individuals, families, and communities.

Our Vision

We envision a future where every person affected by brain injury has access to understanding, support, and opportunities to live the best life possible.

 

A future where brain injuries are recognised earlier, understood better, and supported more effectively.

A future where no one feels isolated, dismissed, or forgotten.

Our Values

Community

We believe that connection matters.

Brain injury can be isolating, but nobody should have to navigate that journey alone. We foster supportive communities where people can share experiences, find understanding, and support one another.

 

Compassion

We treat every person with kindness, empathy, dignity, and respect.

Every brain injury journey is unique, and we strive to create a safe, welcoming environment where people feel heard and valued.

 

Empowerment

Knowledge is powerful.

We provide information, resources, and support that help people make informed decisions, advocate for themselves, and regain confidence in their future.

Integrity

We are committed to providing balanced, evidence-informed information.

We encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and informed discussions while remaining honest about what is known, what is emerging, and what still requires further research.

 

Collaboration

Meaningful change happens when people work together.

We actively collaborate with individuals, families, healthcare professionals, researchers, charities, community organisations, and supporters to improve awareness and support for those affected by brain injury.

 

Hope

Brain injury can change lives, but it does not define a person.

We believe in focusing on possibilities, strengths, resilience, and the potential for improvement, growth, and meaningful connection.

Together, We're Stronger

Everything we do is guided by a simple belief:

 

No one should face brain injury alone.

 

Whether you are living with a brain injury, caring for a loved one, seeking information, or looking for support, you are welcome within our community.

 

Together, We're Stronger.

Our Purpose

Support 

 

Providing peer support and practical guidance.

Education

 

Sharing evidence-informed information and resources.

Advocacy 

 

Raising awareness and driving change.

Meet The People Behind MBIA

Jennifer Coates

CEO & Co-Founder

Richard Coates

Co-Founder & Ambassador

Zain Hirani

Financial Director & Treasurer

Nicola Sopp

Community & Partnership Director

Steve Sugar

Risk & Safety Director & Ambassador

Dr Ejay Nsugbe

BEng (Hons), MSc, PhD, CEng, CMatg, CPhys, CSci

Clinical Director

Lenny Woodard

Community & Engagement Director & Ambassador

Steve Phillips

Ambassador

Fiona Curran

Neurofeedback & Neuroregulation Clinical Advisor

Ben Mulligan

Ambassador

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