Staff

I joined Youthscape in 2011 as part of the SelfharmUK team. I love working alongside others who are as passionate as me about changing the national landscape for young people around mental health and healthy relationships. My work now involves shaping and helping connect young people with Headstrong, our online wellbeing platform. It’s not an obvious connection but I’ve got a ladder safety certificate, a degree in embroidery and I’m currently studying for an equine care diploma – when I'm not working I'm galloping along the glorious South Downs (on a horse, not doing a Miranda). Oh, I also run my own steampunk costume company and often dress as a pirate in my spare time.

My background and training is in the Performing Arts, but now my day-to-day work at Youthscape involves linking youth workers, teachers, social workers and other professionals with the training they need to make a difference for young people. I'm proud to have a super-friendly reputation, and I like to keep the office laughing and caring for each other. My working day ends with a walk to the Post Office balancing countless parcels making their way to your doorstep. It's great to know our work is helping where it matters. Meanwhile I'm a proud mum, a creative writer and a enthusiastic member of our local church. My secret sin is a deep love of country music but hey, we can't all be perfect.