Josh Stevens, Chair
Josh is a professional accountant within the charitable sector, and joined the board of the CGD Society in June 2024. With 5 years of experience working in the central finance departments of large UK-based charities, Josh is well versed in financial reporting, fundraising administration, and head office operations. Also, as a person who lives in denim, Josh has fond memories of Jeans 4 Genes campaigns whilst at school and is keen to support the development of the charity’s fundraising activities.
Maria Loughenbury, Trustee
Maria joined the CGD Society board in May 2025. She is a programme manager in respiratory clinical quality improvement, with experience managing national research databases used in NHS commissioning to improve patient care.
With 15 years’ experience across medical and economic sectors, Maria has a background in plant genetics, is a certified statistician, and an accredited internal auditor.
Chikai Lai, Trustee
Chikai currently holds a director position at a pharmaceutical company. Through his work, he became aware of patient advocacy group community and its critical role in ensuring patient needs are served. He became a trustee in October 2019.
