Mary Anne Trotman is an External Trainer and delivers grief awareness training courses for Cruse to organisations across national and local government, charities and commercial organisations in a variety of sectors. She has also been a bereavement volunteer with Cruse for nine years and involved with her local branch, supporting grieving individuals.

Outside of Cruse, Mary Anne is a Counsellor and Coach, working in private practice supporting individuals with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, and loss. Mary Anne combines her hands-on management experience from the corporate sector with her interest and experience in supporting those who have been bereaved.