Meet The Team
At Proud 2 b Parents, we have a small but dedicated team of passionate individuals who are committed to supporting LGBT+ families. Every member brings their own unique skills, experiences, and energy, working together to create inclusive programs, provide guidance, and champion equality.
Matt (He/Him)
Matt Taylor-Robert is the Founder and CEO of Proud 2 b Parents and with his husband, Matt is a parent to their amazing son through adoption. As an independent panel member, he feels privileged to work for multiple regional adoption agencies and a local foster agency. Matt and his Husband are also foster carers for 2 children in long-term placement with them. He also sits on the Department of Health and Education Adoption Reference Group and the National Adoption Recruitment Strategy and is an LGBT+ parent representative on the Health Partnership Forum for the Health Alliance. As well as being a Lived experience consultant for varying sectors, organisations, and within the corporate sector.For full bio click here.
Contact: matt@proud2bparents.co.uk
Jane (She/They)
Jane is the Community Engagement Worker for Proud 2 b Parents. She is a proud parent to a beautiful child with her wife, Amy. Her background involves working with children and families in nursery settings, with experience in roles ranging from Nursery Assistant to Deputy Manager. Jane first attended a Proud 2 b Parents meet-up when their little one was just three weeks old, and she is now excited to continue her journey as the Community Engagement Worker. She is an outgoing and caring person and looks forward to welcoming and supporting all the amazing families in the community.
Shaun (He/Him)
Shaun is our Business Support Worker who has a wealth of experience in relation to HR, business development and administration. He is also a foster carer and adoptive parent with his husband. Shaun loves supporting the work of Proud 2 b Parents and meeting our families, as he is in communication with them when booking them onto our meet-ups and events.
Contact: info@proud2bparents.co.uk
Mandy (She/Her)
Mandy Cleveland is a community artist running Curious Crafty CIC Workshops at our Monthly Get-Togethers and Stay, Chat & Play sessions. The craft activities aim to provide a creative experience that enriches lives and wellbeing of all those taking part! She has lots of fun sharing inspiration and supporting families with themed activities that aid children’s learning and link to the wider environment.
Ryan (He/Him)
Ryan is Proud 2 b Parent’s Outreach and Partnership Worker. He is a trans man and a proud seahorse daddy to his son. He has been part of the Proud 2 b Parents community since his son was born in 2019. Ryan loves the supportive and welcoming community that Proud 2B Parents has created and is really looking forward to meeting more families and becoming more involved with a fantastic charity that holds a very special place in his heart. Previously, Ryan worked in theatre and has delivered talks on trans parenthood that were attended by audiences around the world.
Nate (He/Him)
Nate is a community artist who can be found at many of our events doing creative and crafty things with paper. He loves to link creative activities with confidence building and learning, because learning while there's crafty things in your hands is a fun way to do it!
Calvin (He/Him)
Calvin is our Marketing and Communications Worker. With eight years’ experience working with children in education, he brings a passion for creativity, digital design, and inclusive storytelling to the team. Calvin is proud to be part of an organisation that celebrates and supports LGBTQ+ families.
Contact: comms@proud2bparents.co.uk
Rainbow (They/Them)
Rainbow is the mascot of Proud 2 b Parents and comes to all our session so families can spot who to meet when coming to our events in public spaces. This is especially useful if you’re coming to one of our events for the first time. Rainbow loves cuddles and sitting on people’s heads!