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.
Safa Lakada - Events and Office Co-ordinator
Safa joined CITL in February 2025 and is an organised and proactive individual with strong communication skills.
She joined Charity IT Leaders because she loved the idea of supporting a community that helps charities with digital transformation. As an Events and Office Administrator, she's excited to be involved in planning and running events, making sure everything runs smoothly, and helping the team where she can.
One of the things she's most proud of is managing multiple responsibilities, from tutoring and coaching to retail and social media, which has helped her become adaptable and confident in busy environments and given her the confidence to take on this brand new role.
Damion Gee - Clerk to the Board
Damion grew up in Devon, completing A-levels before progressing to study an honours degree in Physics at Cardiff University. Following University, he played in national amateur golf events for a short time before starting work in golf tourism, undertaking the management of the Brittany Ferries Golf Programme.
Upon relocating to Wales in 2019, he spent five years as Club Manager at Neath Golf Club before progressing in 2014 to become General Manager of Ashburnham Golf Club in Burry Port, developing his management and governance experience.
Following eight and a half years in the role, which included working with the R&A and Wales Golf and being an active member of the GCMA, he joined Coleg Sir Gar and Coleg Ceredigion, who are both Charities, as Company Secretary and Clerk to the Board. Damion is delighted to have joined Charity IT Leaders as Clerk to the Board.
