Emma McNally is Chief Executive Officer of Tourettes Action, the UK charity providing support, training and awareness for people living with and affected by Tourette syndrome. She joined the charity as CEO in January 2022 and is described by Tourettes Action as both a successful business executive and a committed campaigner for the needs of people with Tourette syndrome. Emma is also the parent of a child with TS, bringing lived family experience to her leadership and advocacy. Her previous career spans IT consultancy, project management, technology leadership and founding a mobile app development company. Through Tourettes Action, she campaigns for improved access to diagnosis, treatment and support, challenges misconceptions about Tourette syndrome and works to strengthen understanding among families, professionals, schools, workplaces and the wider public.