Our Team
Hyacinth Shirley-McLaughlin
Chief Executive of Genisys ARCt
My experience stems from working within government departments and services in the UK and my earlier years in Guyana, South America.
Since coming to the UK, I’ve worked as a Regional Manager for the British Armed Forces, and the West Midlands Fire and Police Service. I have supported several campaigns as regional manager for the National Blood Service and Home Office’s ‘Connecting Communities’ projects.
I aim to combine everything I’ve learned in my career and use that knowledge to support the greater cause of helping people thrive and grow within local communities.
This is how we allow people to be equally proud of themselves and their communities.
Dr Seyed Mojtaba Sajadi
Consultant Volunteer – Projects
Dr Seyed Sajadi, a Professor specialising in Operations and Supply Chain Simulation in the Operations and Management department at Aston Business School, joined the team in May 2023.
He is renowned for his research in simulation-based optimisation and business analytics.
Dr. Sajadi had directed programs at Coventry Business School. He has extensive experience in teaching and supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students in the UK, Belgium, Netherlands, Turkey, Indonesia, Japan and Iran.
He has been teaching different modules includes Simulation Optimisation, Operation Research, Supply Chain Optimisation, Business Analytics and Machine Learning.
Mike Haswell
Agriculture Consultant – Guyana Project
International Agriculture project Director/ consultant with particular expertise within Sub Saharan Africa. Established extensive sustainable projects with global export routes (Herbs and Spices)
Nicole Mapuni
Consultant, Researcher & Fundraiser – Guyana Project
I am a Neuroscience graduate with experience in both clinical trials and health related outcomes research. My time has a researcher in Genesis Arct, has strengthened my interest in sustainable socioeconomical interventions when uplifting at risk communities.
Rohanie Roopnarine
Consultant – Guyana, South America
Rohanie is instrumental to our Guyana Project as Volunteer Project Officer. Rohanie has collated a feasible study from local people living in the Essequibo Region of Guyana for our Grow A Future Project.
Saki Hori
Marketing Consultant – Guyana Project
10+ years in Insights and Strategy in the UK and Japan, specialised in Brand and Innovation. Skilled in identifying key issues, translating various data into insights and crafting a compelling story with actionable recommendations.
Syeda Rizvi
Business Development Manager
As a third-year Business Management student, I am currently working as a Business Development Officer at Genisys ARCt, where I have been actively involved in the Guyana Project and securing grant funding applications. My role has allowed me to apply my academic knowledge to real-world challenges, contributing to the growth and sustainability of impactful initiatives that support disadvantaged communities.
Dunya Maflahi
Windrush Scandal Case Worker
I am currently a MSc International Business student interested in exploring the gap between international business strategies and effective marketing techniques. This academic focus has allowed me to utilise my skills in understanding diverse cultural contexts, clear communication, and strategic problem-solving in my role as a Windrush case worker.
Our Placement Students
Beth Stears
Business Development Officer
I am currently a BSc English Language and Literature student in my third year at Aston University who has a passion for language and its impacts in day-to-day life.
My role as a Business Development Officer at Genisys ARCt is to assist clients who are looking for support in the Windrush Justice Program.
Sanchu Thayakaran
Business Development Officer
I am a third year BSc English Literature and Sociology student at Aston University, interested in finance, more specifically in investment. My degree has helped me deliver strong grant applications in my role as Business development officer and I hope to grow my skills further at Genisys ARCt.
Saarah Khan
Business Administrator
Austin Siju
Digital Marketing Officer
I am currently a third year BSc Business Management student interested in the differing marketing techniques that can either make or break a business’ development in an industry.
My role as a Digital Marketing Assistant for Genisys ARCt is leading the development of our new website and creating content for all social media platforms to spread awareness of our charity’s initiatives and garner support for our projects.
Mario Sebastian Casoni
Business Development and Marketing Officer
I am currently a third-year BSc Accounting and Finance Student interested in numbers, accounts and the organisation of small / large scale events.
My role as a Business Development and Marketing Officer at Genisys ARCt is to organise events benefiting the communities around the West Midlands area and assist in the advertising process of Genisys ARCt and its clients.
