Meet the team

Chloe-Marie provides the lived experience leadership that underpins FND Together We Rise CIC vision and values.

She leads communications, social media, marketing and public engagement, ensuring the voices of people living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) remain at the heart of the organisation.

Chloe-Marie has been living with Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) for over 10 years alongside Complex PTSD. Chloe-Marie was officially diagnosed with FND in November 2025 after being admitted to hospital with sudden onset paralysis alongside many of the other symptoms.

Before Chloe-Marie had even left her hospital bed, FND Together We Rise CIC the community was being built. Her focus, passion and determination to create support and education.

Chloe-Marie represents FND Together We Rise through awareness campaigns, public speaking, media appearances and community engagement.

She has built an online following of more than 450,000 people across her social media platforms, using her voice to raise awareness of Functional Neurological Disorder, provide education and inspire hope for people living with FND and their families.

Her advocacy work spans national newspapers, podcast features, publishing her own FND recovery workbook, holding major awareness and fundraising events (including a barefoot firewalk), and representing the FND community on “A Diverse Runway” at London Fashion Week. In recognition of her extraordinary impact, Chloe-Marie was named a finalist for the 2026 National Diversity Awards in the Positive Role Model for Disability category.

What began as one person’s resolve in a hospital bed has evolved into a thriving international movement. Chloe-Marie remains deeply committed to ensuring that every individual affected by FND feels heard, supported, and empowered for the future.

Bridie leads the day to day operations of FND Together We Rise, overseeing service development, education, strategic planning and the creation of new initiatives that make a meaningful difference to the lives of people affected by Functional Neurological Disorder (FND).

With over 20 years of experience as the owner of a successful fitness and wellbeing business, alongside more than 12 years as a qualified counsellor, Bridie brings a unique combination of leadership, therapeutic expertise and a genuine passion for helping others.

Bridie’s vision is simple to ensure that everyone affected by FND has access to the support, education and hope they deserve, while driving greater awareness, understanding and lasting change.

Bernadette leads the organisation’s financial planning and governance framework.
She oversees budgeting, financial reporting, grant management and financial sustainability, while ensuring organisational policies, procedures and governance arrangements ensuring the organisation meets the highest standards of accountability and quality.

She also supports the organisation’s compliance, accountability and long term growth.
With over 15 years’ experience in business management, finance, operations, customer service and administration, she has built her entire career around creating efficient, sustainable organisations that deliver meaningful support.

Bernadette is passionate about making a positive difference and committed to improving the lives of people affected by Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)
She believes everyone deserves to be treated with dignity, compassion and respect.
She believes this work is about creating lasting change.
Every funding application, partnership, policy and project contributes to our mission of ensuring people affected by FND have access to support, education and a community where they feel understood.

Cadence is passionate about empowering people and ensuring every individual feels heard, understood and supported.

Currently studying Counselling Psychology, she has dedicated the last five years to developing her therapeutic skills.

Alongside her studies, she has completed over 500 hours volunteering as a Childline counsellor and now provides therapeutic support to Children and Young People affected by domestic abuse.

At FND Together We Rise, Cadence leads our advocacy services and the development of specialist support projects.

She works closely with individuals to help them access the right services, communicates with healthcare professionals on their behalf, and develops educational resources that make FND information more accessible, practical and compassionate.

Her commitment to advocacy, education and improving the lives of people living with FND makes her an invaluable part of our team, and we’re incredibly proud to have her helping shape the future of Together We Rise.