Staff

I’ve been involved in youth work for 10 years, studied Psychology at university, and am currently working towards becoming a counsellor.

In my spare time I love a wild swim – a morning sea swim is my favourite Christmas tradition.
I recently took up Salsa dancing, so watch out for me on Strictly sometime, and I’m a strong believer that there’s a Swiftie inside of everyone, you’ve just got to find the right song.

I graduated with a Theology and Youth Ministry BA (Hons) from St Mellitus College in 2018 having done part of my placement here at Youthscape. I want to see how the Church can make a real and lasting contribution to education both in the curriculum and across the whole school community. I lead our 'third space' work finding creative ways to engage students in places like school atriums, the dinner queue and unloved school corridors. In my previous role here I led SchoolsworkUK, organising training for hundreds of youth workers wanting to develop their skills for work in a school setting In my spare time I love being creative; whether it's making music, videos, or doing graphic design. I also love Ultimate Frisbee.

Working with Compass, our NEET (Not in Education, Employment or training) Intervention Programme, I get to help young people realise their full potential no matter what they’re going through. It also means I’ve been on survival school training several times so I know how to skin a pigeon and I’ve got certificates in bushcraft and wilderness living. Important office skills. My degree was in sport and physical education so I’m also a qualified basketball and football coach, a fitness fanatic you might say. When I’m not at Youthscape I love writing, dancing, spending time with my young son, and serving in my local church with my husband. Oh, I’m half Swiss and my middle names are Elsa Olive.