Meet our team
Whether supporting our members, engaging with our sponsors, advocating for the sector or managing our events, every member of our small team plays a vital role in achieving our ambitions to be the trusted voice of our sector, and to support charity leaders in using the power of digital technology to deliver vital outcomes for people, animals, the environment and society.
Tree Hall - CEO
Tree joined Charity IT Leaders in March 2019 and was appointed as their first CEO in May 2020. She has over 20 years experience of working in the charity and NFP sector as a fundraiser and marketer. She is hugely proud of the work CITL does to support current and emerging charity technology leaders and to enable charities and NFPs to leverage the best outcomes from their technology and digital estate. She has focused on improving member engagement, delivering long-term, sustainable partnerships with sponsors and third parties, developing the brand and increasing external engagement and networks.
She is also openly autistic and ADHD and is passionate about supporting neurodivergence and inclusion in employment, and increasing opportunities and accessibility in the workplace. She achieves this through her own company, NEUROnique. Both her children are neurodivergent, and she is committed to making the world a more welcoming, accessible place that enables them to achieve their full potential.
Claire Jago - Business Manager
Claire joined Charity IT Leaders in July 2022, bringing with her over 17 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector. She has had a varied career to date, spanning operational support, event organisation, internal learning and training, and the management of data and information systems.
As Business Manager, Claire is responsible for day-to-day operations, acting as the first point of contact for our members, as well as supporting our CEO and trustees in their roles. She oversees our general office and financial administration, supports our programme of events, and manages our member database and online forums.
Claire is passionate about customer service and ensuring that our members gain maximum benefit from their membership of Charity IT Leaders.
Nabeelah Patel - Events Manager
Nabeelah joined us in this new role in January 2025. She’s a very experienced Events and Communications Manager and has a Bachelor of Laws degree.
She has delivered engaging communication campaigns for events and long term projects and works collaboratively to deliver projects to high standards, plan effective communication schedules, and lead teams to achieve objectives.
She also has freelancing experience including managing social media channels and creating content for diverse platforms.
