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