Meet our Team
The Open Minds Foundation brings together a network of individuals who have an interest in coercion and coercive control, or first-hand experience of its applications. We have a Board of Trustees responsible for setting the direction and purpose of the organization, supported by advisory experts, an Executive Director and a group of volunteers.Our board of Trustees
Jim Atack
President
Jim has a personal, familial connection to coercion, having watched a family member coerced into a cult
Patrick Haeck
Vice President
Patrick grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness, spending forty years in the high-control group.
Richard Kelly
Secretary & Treasurer
Richard was born into and grew up as a Jehovah’s Witness. His sister was later murdered by a coercive and abusive spouse.
Our Executive Director
Victoria Petkovic
Executive Director
Victoria has an innate and detailed understanding of coercion and its effects, as well as an unrivalled interest in the subject.