Who’s who
Read more about the team of committed and professional staff, volunteers and trustees
Staff and Volunteers
Frances has worked in various roles within the project since 1999. She now has overall responsibility for running the project - everything from leading the team to fundraising and managing the budgets. Frances is a member of Brighton and Hove Learning Partnership and City College Corporation.
Helen is a Community Education specialist. Using her experience and expertise, she works with a range of local people and organisations to develop and deliver the learning and IAG project. Helen is currently participating in the “Systems and Complex Systems Approaches” Knowledge Exchange at the University of Brighton
Becs is a qualified guidance worker with a passion for supporting people. As well as working with individual learners, she runs Job Drop Inn and manages the resource area.
Julie has worked as a careers advisor since 2000. She also teaches all aspects of careers advice and belly dancing. She regularly performs with BD4U and co-ordinates the group.
Sasha has worked in education for over 6 years. Since moving to Brighton, she has taken on the role of Administrator with responsibilty for the smooth running of the Centre.
Sandra has worked as Study Smart tutor since 2005, giving additional 1:1 support to learners. She also volunteers as a classroom assistant.
Rufus has managed the IT system and been responsible for Health & Safety at the project since 2004. Away from the day job, he works part time as an acupuncturist.
Stephen started here as a student in 2003. He went on to qualify as an IT tutor. He also works part time as our Caretaker.
Mary supports learners in our IT Taster sessions and other IT classes. Having been a learner herself, Mary said, “I wanted to share my experience, encourage other people and give something back”
The Fundraising Committee works hard to raise the profile of the project and to raise money through events, sponsored activities, collections and sales. Since June 2010 they have raised over £2500 towards the work of the Whitehawk Inn. If you would like to be part of this fun and dynamic team, please contact John Parsons at john@centercom.co.uk
Trustees
Alistair has been involved with the project from the start. He is currently Chair and leads our Transformation agenda. After many years working in technology for large corporations, he is establishing himself as a freelance team development consultant.
John is a founding member of the board. As Vice-chair, he works with Frances on raising the profile of the project. John's professional background is in publishing and book distribution.
Michelle, our treasurer, has a great deal of experience of working in the third sector and as a board member. She brings a wealth of expertise from her roles at the Working Together Project and as co-ordinator of the Anti-Domestic Violence forum.
Jon has worked as a volunteer business mentor with the Princes' Trust for many years and brings a wealth of business development expertise to the board. He has been a senior Technology leader with several major financial institutions, currently with Visa.
With her strong professional background at Working Links and now as part of Economic Development for Brighton & Hove City Council, Linda is our employment and 'back to work' expert on the board.
Naomi is a researcher at the University of Brighton. She first came to the WHI to do a research project recording some of our learners' journeys. Having been inspired by their stories and the work of the project, she joined the board.
Phil is the Principal of City College, Brighton and Hove. He brings many years experience and knowledge of the adult education sector to the board.
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Alongside his roles as staff member and volunteer, Stephen brings his understanding of the local community to the board as one of our Community Trustees.
