Shanade joined OTR in 2015, launching and managing Project Zazi until 2022. During this time, Shanade qualified in delivering Low Intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and supervision. Shanade currently manages the North, East and Central teams in the MHST. She’s passionate about race and equities, and improving access and quality of services to marginalised communities. Prior to her work at OTR, Shanade worked in voluntary and statutory settings including drug treatment, social care, youth justice and education.