Board Of Trustees

Richard Emslie (Chair/Trustee)

Richard is a director of a number of companies in the healthcare and technology field and has a background in marketing and sales (www.healthmanltd.com). Having spent his early career in Insurance in the City of London, he left to form a healthcare company with his family which he later sold.

"I am delighted to be Chairman of New Life Mexico trustees, and with a particular interest in the health and education of children I am extremely proud of the work and progress we are making".

Philippa Vernon-Powell (Director/NLM Field Director/Trustee)

Philippa has given up 20 years of successful corporate life to initiate, set up and work as NLM's Field Director. She lives permanently in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Through her local stewardship all monies raised by NLM are used to support these initiatives.

"Having spent years flying the ‘corporate flag’ between Europe and North America it is now exciting, rewarding and awe-inspiring to be so involved with the children in Puerto Vallarta. Their resilience is an inspiration. Although there are many laughs, there are moments of deep anguish and sadness, as well as stories that keep me awake at night."

Miranda Davy (Trustee)

Miranda is a consultant in a number of business areas covering investment, IT and software. Miranda spent over a decade working in the City in the fund management industry. In the late 90s she went travelling and subsequently she set up her own business consulting in operations management and business continuity planning.

“I have known Philippa for a number of years and been an avid supporter of NLM from its early days. As a Trustee I am particularly keen to ensure that the good work of NLM continues within the Puerto Vallarta community, extending help to as many children as possible for years to come”.

James de Wesselow (Trustee)

James is a Managing Director of Raceform Limited, a publishing business producing a wide variety of books, periodicals and data products.  James has run other businesses in the print and software sectors.

"The charity does superb work, and for me, the special part is the reality of seeing all the money raised going directly to give these children hope for the future.  I have known Philippa for many years and have the highest regard and respect for the work she and her team do to make a life for these vulnerable kids."

Jono Vernon-Powell (Director/Trustee)

Jono is the owner of Nomadic Thoughts Limited (www.nomadicthoughts.com), an award winning UK based ATOL bonded tour operator that arranges bespoke worldwide travel to over 70 countries. Nomadic Thoughts' offices are the UK base of New Life Mexico – with all UK charity administration and management costs/services donated and managed by Nomadic Thoughts.

"Whilst the work is daunting we are extremely proud of the achievements we, as a grass routes charity, have been able to make. With a direct, closely monitored approach we are changing the most vulnerable lives. The children are our inspiration and their thirst to learn has to be seen to be believed."