TONIC’S BOARD MEMBERS
TERRY STACY OBE
Chair - he/him
Terry Stacy OBE, was Vice Chair of Clarion Housing Association and now chairs Rent Plus homes, one of the counties first rent-to-buy housing providers. He is a social housing tenant in Islington in North London and has over 25 years’ experience of the housing sector, holding a number of senior roles in both housing associations and local authorities. He has been a local authority Councillor for over 16 years and former Council Leader at LB Islington. He is currently Head of the Liberal Democrat Office at the Local Government Association.
Terry was appointed Chair of the Board in October 2021, he is our Governance board lead.
ALASTAIR WILSON OBE
Board Member - he/him
Alastair Wilson OBE has been the Chief Executive of the School for Social Entrepreneurs since 2004, where he pioneered “Match Trading” grants. He is also the Chair of the Foyer Federation; Deputy Co-Chair of Crisis; and a board member Good Place Lettings.
He is a co-founder of Tonic Housing and has been a Board member since March 2020, he is our Funding and Finance co-board lead.
MICHELLE DAVIES
Board Member - she/they
Michelle Davies is a strategic leader with extensive experience in housing regulation, governance, and organisational transformation across the public and voluntary sectors. She has provided strategic leadership on regulatory compliance, corporate assurance, and risk, helping organisations strengthen oversight, drive sustainable change, and improve outcomes for residents.
Michelle currently works in Law and Governance for a London local authority. She brings expertise in regulatory compliance and risk management, alongside experience in Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) consultancy, advising organisations on inclusive leadership and embedding equitable practices within organisational culture.
Michelle joined the Board in October 2021 and serves as the lead for Human Resources and EDI.
JOSE DE PABLO
Board Member - he/him
Jose has been involved in the Later Living real estate sector for over 20 years. He has held positions in a number of investment, real estate development and corporate finance roles in the sector and spent seven years working on the international expansion of US-based care home group Sunrise Senior Living. He is currently the Head of Healthcare Transactions for Europe for Harrison Street Real Estate, a leading alternative asset investment company.
Jose was appointed to the Board in March 2020, he is our Funding and Finance co-board lead.
PAUL MCDERMOTT
Board Member - he/him
Paul is a director and partner at Trowers & Hamlins who has advised various London councils, the GLA and Homes England on legal and governance issues surrounding social care and older people’s housing as well as specialising in development/ regeneration and public funding. Paul has worked with a range of registered providers and other public sector organisations to develop public private schemes.
Paul was appointed to the Board in March 2020, he is our Legal and Regulation board lead and Company Secretary.
ASSIAH AWALEH
Board Member - she/her
Assiah has a solid background in operations and service improvement, having worked in social housing for over 10 years, predominantly with General Needs and Leaseholder management.
Assiah was appointed to the Board in October 2021, she is our Customer and Safeguarding board lead.
SAM EMERY
board member - He/him
Sam is currently Partner and Co-Managing Director for Politics, Engagement and Planning at London Communications Agency.
Sam was appointed to the Board in June 2022, he is our Press, Comms and PR Board lead.
LEE MARSHALL
TREASURER/BOARD MEMBER - HE/HIM
Lee has spent his career helping organisations create environments where people can thrive. He is currently Chief of Staff at the Church of England Pensions Board, bringing extensive experience in leadership, governance, and organisational development. A passionate advocate for equality and inclusion, Lee has dedicated much of his professional and voluntary life to championing the rights and wellbeing of marginalised communities. He was a co-founder of Stonewall and has held trustee and chair roles with a number of charities, including the Diversity Project Charity, the Ben Cohen StandUp Foundation and Ditch the Label. Throughout his career, he has combined strategic leadership with a deep commitment to social justice and creating positive change. Alongside his board work, Lee is a regular speaker on leadership, diversity and inclusion.
Lee was appointed to the Board in October 2026 and is our Treasurer and Finance Lead.
SARAH HOPLEY
BOARD MEMBER - SHE/HER
Sarah was appointed to the Board in October 2026 and is our Risk Lead.
KEVIN FULLER
BOARD MEMBER - HE/HIM
Kevin was appointed to the Board in October 2026 and is our Resident Representative.