Our Directors...
Annabel O'Connor, Founding Director, CEO
Annabel is a mum of two and a Behaviour Analyst with over 17 years’ experience supporting autistic children and their families across the NHS, social care, and private practice. Passionate about her work, she founded Spectrum Socials in 2025 after years of seeing families face the same challenges of social isolation and limited opportunities for connection. Annabel combines professional expertise with genuine compassion to improve the wellbeing of autistic children and their families.
Tania Budhiraja, Director, COO
Tania brings energy, passion, and adaptability to everything she does, with a deep commitment to helping every child reach their potential. A Behaviour Analyst with over 10 years’ experience supporting children with additional needs, she combines cultural awareness with over 15 years of volunteer experience in children’s organisations. Her enthusiasm, compassion, and evidence-based approach make her a driving force for positive change.
Our Non-Executive Directors...
Dean Cooper, Chair
Rich Clark, Marketing Director
Rich Clark, Marketing Director
Dean brings a wealth of experience from his background as a mental health practitioner and social worker. He has a qualification in HR and progressed to Head of People & People Experience Manager. Alongside his work with us, he is also the Elected Director for the Association of Social Workers, and a Non-Exec Director for a regulated housing provider.
Rich Clark, Marketing Director
Rich Clark, Marketing Director
Rich Clark, Marketing Director
Rich combines experience of driving brand and marketing strategies for both high growth and corporate businesses. Now the founder of Marketing agency Boodsta, he drives customer marketing strategies that drive talkability and communities for businesses of all backgrounds. Having led marketing teams at the likes of boohoo, Sephora and Ar
Rich combines experience of driving brand and marketing strategies for both high growth and corporate businesses. Now the founder of Marketing agency Boodsta, he drives customer marketing strategies that drive talkability and communities for businesses of all backgrounds. Having led marketing teams at the likes of boohoo, Sephora and Argos he is recognised as an eCommerce and Marketing industry expert.
Michael Hampton, Company Secretary
Rich Clark, Marketing Director
Michael Hampton, Company Secretary
Michael is a transformation leader with a strong career background in Project Controls, having held senior positions across the UK energy and engineering sectors. He is dedicated to building innovative businesses that connect people, communities, and opportunities. In addition to his professional experience, Michael also brings personal experience as a parent of a child with additional needs.
Becky Morrish, Finance Director
Jess O'Connor, Non-Executive Director
Jess O'Connor, Non-Executive Director
Becky qualified as a chartered accountant with KPMG and has since taken on finance roles in both large multinational companies and smaller businesses. She spent over a decade in the energy sector at BG Group and has also led finance for SMEs in software, renewable energy, and learning and development. We're so excited to have her as our finance lead.
Jess O'Connor, Non-Executive Director
Jess O'Connor, Non-Executive Director
Jess O'Connor, Non-Executive Director
Jess has spent many years working in the charity sector with the RNLI, where she led internal communications and culture development projects.
Now an ADHD coach, Jess draws on her leadership and communication background to support neurodivergent people in developing confidence, self-awareness, and meaningful strategies for everyday life.