Danielle Heron - Head of Development
My background is in law enforcement and the criminal justice system; having previously worked on the frontline for Border Force, HMPPS and Suffolk Constabulary.
I was with My Life in its early days, starting as Editor-in-Chief of its inception project Waterfront Life. I re-joined in July 2024 as Fundraising Coordinator, and became Head of Development in September 2025.
I am passionate about supporting others with their mental health due to my own experiences. I have lived with anxiety and panic attacks from a very young age (as early as four). The more I have learned about how our brains work (in particular, how they can manipulate thoughts and feelings into something more sinister!), the more I have learned to cope with symptoms of anxiety and live a relatively stress-free life!
I am always keen to utilise my knowledge of the criminal justice system and mental health to improve the services available to those in prison and after release, with a view to reducing the likelihood of self-harm, suicide and recidivism.
3 facts about me:
I am qualified as a wedding and naming celebrant.
I love travelling and have been to 34 countries so far.
I once fed a chip to Ken Barlow (of Corrie fame).