Who are we?

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Who are we?

The TAP social thanking platform is the brainchild of the parents Sandie and Phillip Curtis whose special needs son Donavan has received outstanding care from the education and healthcare sector over the past 18 years.

Sandie and Phillip were often overwhelmed by the care their son received and wanted to thank the staff who helped their son, but often found it difficult to relay messages to them. This is at a time when both the NHS and education sector has poor staff well-being and retention owing to staff feeling under-appreciated.

Our culture often seems driven to look for the worst, to highlight what is wrong, instead of giving thanks and praise for the good that can be found in so many, especially in Unsung Heroes in education and healthcare. We can all contribute to making others feel worthy and appreciated by giving genuine thanks when deserved. Phillip and I believe that a lack of appreciation, especially in the public sector, contributes hugely to the mental health problems so common in society today.


Sandie and Phillip Curtis

Co-Founders of TAP

Our Team

Sandie Curtis

Sandie Curtis

Founder

sandie@thankandpraise.com
Matt Findel-Hawkins

Matt Findel-Hawkins

CEO

matt@thankandpraise.com
Phillip Curtis

Phillip Curtis

Co-Founder

phillip@thankandpraise.com
James McLoughlin

James McLoughlin

Head of Partnerships and Marketing

james@thankandpraise.com
Ann Shaw

Ann Shaw

Client Success Manager

ann@thankandpraise.com
Chris Grad

Chris Grad

Healthcare Advisor

chris@thankandpraise.com
Simon Gamewell

Simon Gamewell

Content Producer

simon@thankandpraise.com
Mylena Quiaper

Mylena Quiaper

Marketing Executive

mylena@thankandpraise.com
Nick Brennan

Nick Brennan

Head of Application Development

nick@thankandpraise.com