Meet the team

Hi! We're Catnip Comms. Our core team is Fay, Claire, Abby, and Mollie. We also work with some incredible freelancers. Get to know us!

Catnip Comms was founded in 2020 by Fay, and since then it's grown and grown! We're a small and mighty team, and are so delighted to work with incredible causes that are close to our heart, doing what we love.

  • Fay Schofield
    Founder

    An accomplished social media strategist who has worked in leading digital agencies and global non-profits for over a decade before starting Catnip Comms in 2020. Driven to create impactful campaigns that drive change, raise awareness, and build communities. 

    Love of my life:
    Queen Mercy - my cat!
    Favourite activities:
    Film + TV, gaming, and hunting down the best coffee shops.
    Current binge watch:
    Frasier, any reality TV I can get my hands on, and Star Trek. 🖖

  • Claire Riley
    Senior Project and Account Manager

    A highly experienced communications professional who has worked with some of the UK’s leading organisation's. Before her move to the charity sector, Claire worked in television production for the BBC. Claire leads on content strategy and creative for Catnip's clients, providing vital strategic guidance on how to raise awareness and vital funds. 

    Favourite activities:
    Mainly hyper fixating on musicians/music/albums/songs, looking after house plants, gardening, reading, TV, film, dancing, and eating good vegan food!
    TV binge/comfort watches:
    The Office US, Gilmore Girls, Friends, New Girl, The OC... a millennial through and through.
    Obsessions:
    My cats - Minnie Tiga and Sabine, Billie Eilish, FINNEAS, Doechii, and tea+toast.

  • Abby Quintana
    Social Media Strategist

    Well-versed in the ins-and-outs of social media and influencer strategy, Abby has worked in the digital space for a decade. With in-house and agency experience, Abby brings her know-how to Catnip’s clients, leading on big-picture strategy build-outs and the design of creator based campaigns.

    Fun fact:
    Grew up in Southern California.
    Favourite activities:
    Taking long walks, exploring new places on a city break, reading fantasy novels, and eating as many different kinds of desserts as possible.
    Current binge watch:
    Critical Role in advance of a new D&D adventure.

  • Mollie Winter
    Social Media and Content Executive

    Mollie loves creating content that’s both eye-catching and engaging. She especially enjoys video editing and is always looking for new ways to learn, improve, and level up her work!

    Current binge watch:
    The White Lotus and The Last Of Us.
    Favourite activities:
    Surfing, anything related to F1, festivals, music, reading and musical theatre.
    Fun fact:
    My best friend bought me a ladyship for my 21st birthday so technically my name is Lady Mollie Winter.

We’re a large and complex organisation, but Catnip took it in their stride and were responding to our supporters and the public on social media knowledgeably and on-brand within no time at all. They genuinely came to feel like members of our team and it's a credit to them that colleagues from other parts of the organisation couldn’t tell they were freelancers. They’re professional, a pleasure to work with, and a real safe pair of hands.

Becky Steeden, Strategic Social Media Manager