Lauri Smith – CEO, Josh’s Care Company

Lauri has recently joined the Family business and JCC team after moving from a Regional Directors post for Maria Mallaband Care Group Limited. Being Josh’s sister, starting her position at Josh's Care as CEO seemed like the next organic step in her career, having had significant growth within the healthcare industry. 

Lauri has experience in management in varied settings including mental health, learning disability, elderly care, complex nursing and dementia care. Having recently achieved MSc in Global Leadership and Management in Health Care with distinction through Teesside University, Lauri is now working towards a Doctorate in Professional Practice with a focus in the field of workplace incivility. Using her knowledge, passion and personal values, she continuously strive towards inclusivity, empowerment, health and wellbeing and equity for those who require care and support.