Charlotte Burrows is a purpose-driven leader with a passion for transforming mental health outcomes through design, innovation, and collaboration. With a background spanning health, housing, social enterprise, and service design, she has dedicated her career to building partnerships that challenge the status quo and champion more equitable, compassionate systems.
Charlotte brings extensive experience in shaping and delivering cross-sector strategies — from system-wide health equity programmes to innovation ecosystems that secure investment for underrepresented regions. Her work is united by a deep belief in the power of co-production, the value of lived experience, and the impact of human-centred design.
As Chief Executive of the Design in Mental Health Network, Charlotte leads an organisation committed to improving mental health environments through evidence, insight, and inclusive collaboration. Whether influencing policy, designing care spaces, or co-creating new solutions, she strives to drive lasting change that supports resilience, dignity, and wellbeing for all.