Our People
Directors
Molly Gilbert (Chair) - Nurse, Health Visitor, Public Health Worker, local resident - had the introduction into wild spaces and nature early in life, positive about supporting that experience for others.
Ed Stannard (Treasurer) – Works for Lloyds Banking group, skilled in financial management, local resident
Fiona Castle (Secretary) – Community Social Worker, Early Years Worker, Forest School Leader - worked at local, regional and national level on a childcare, family support, healthy living initiatives.
Joel Rutter – Teacher -special education, outdoor activities trainer, local resident - has taken various roles in delivery and management since his involvement with Imayla as a founding member.
Soad Ali - Local community groups leader, local resident, participant parent/carer. Active and trusted community leader via her work and support to local families and communities. Passionate about access to out of town opportunities for children and families.
Sylvia Vincent – Youth & Community worker, BME attainment adviser, Outdoor Leader, Event & Engagement coordinator - an active campaigner and effective delivery lead for all young people, families and communities.
Jenny Sanderson - Forest School Leader, experienced facilitator and teacher of drama
Advisors
Further input and support comes from our advisors – an informal body of relevant experts and professionals from partner organisations. This acts as a virtual steering group for advice and guidance as needed.
Rachel Degarang - Dancer, teacher and diversity trainer
Angela Lawrence – Parent & kinship carer, community worker
Philippa Beale - Family and systemic psychotherapist, North Bristol Health Trust
Deasy Bamford – ex Imayla Chair, Tribe of Doris, artist, event organiser
Sandra Barefoot – Visible Thinking - artist researcher, mentor, facilitator
Rhiannon White – Artistic Director of Commonwealth Theatre Company, youth worker, workshop leader
The Work Team
Sylvia Vincent - Operations Director
Vacant - Business and Development Director
Vacant - Event and Engagement Coordinator
The Locality Progression Worker Team
- Jill Parsons - Barton Hill
- Rosie Bartley - Hartcliffe, Lawrence Weston, Stockwood
- Kaira Touray - Hillfields
Child, Youth & Family Workers
- Ashley Stewart
- Elohim Brown
- Jay Croney
- Jill Parsons
- Jordon Murdoch
- Raho Suleman
- Soad Ali
- Tiffany Lawrence
- Mia Hier
- Rebecca Robinson