Meet the Good Karma team
Discover the diverse and dedicated individuals who make Good Karma Assistance Dogs CIC so special. Our team is united by a shared passion for assistance dogs and a commitment to making a positive impact.
Our diverse and understanding team
At Good Karma Assistance Dogs, we pride ourselves on a team as diverse as the community we serve. We have individuals at all levels, many with their own disabilities, ensuring a deep understanding and empathy for our clients' journeys. Our team includes people of different genders, including female, male, and genderfluid, embracing a truly inclusive environment.
Our dedicated directors and administrators
Our directors provide the vision and leadership that guide Good Karma Assistance Dogs, while our admin team ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. Both are deeply committed to our mission, often drawing on personal experiences with assistance dogs to inform their work and passion.
Owners / Directors / Admin
Nina Shaw
Founder / Director
Nico Aikman
Co-founder / Director / Admin
Meet our trainers and support teams
Our trainers are experts in their field, dedicated to nurturing the incredible bond between humans and assistance dogs. Alongside them, our social media and fundraising teams work tirelessly to share our story and secure the resources we need. Many team members have assistance dogs themselves, adding a unique perspective and deep personal connection to our work. Everyone at Good Karma is driven by a genuine desire to help.
Assistance Dog Trainers
Nina Shaw
Head Trainer - Staffordshire
Nico Aikman
Trainer - Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London and surrounding areas
Francesca Louise Sara Lewis
Trainer - Doncaster and surrounding areas
Ruby Facer
Trainer - Northamptonshire ,London and surrounding areas
Behaviours and Vet Expert
Nico Aikman
Behaviours - Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London and surrounding areas
Francesca Louise Sara Lewis
Behaviours - Doncaster and surrounding areas
Ruby Facer
Behaviours and Vet Expert - Northamptonshire , London and surrounding areas
Graphic designers and Social Media
Nico Aikman
Social media and Graphic Designer
Ghost Staff Member
Graphic Designer
Nina Shaw
Social media
Fundraising team
Nico Aikman
Head Fundraiser
Shadow Bailiff
Fundraiser
Ruby Facer
Fundraiser
Find out more about are team
"The Good Karma team truly understands the journey; their personal experiences and unwavering support made all the difference for us."
A grateful client