Following an earlier career in acting and musical theatre, I feel lucky to have found a second love in Speech and Language Therapy. Both careers allowed me to pursue my passion developing communication skills, sharing stories, and making connections with people. My clinical specialism is using a total communication approach that incorporates storytelling and drama techniques. I'm currently Principal SALT, leading on Clinical Excellence and Creative Innovation, for a Multi Disciplinary Team Service working with children in schools across London. I was drawn to supporting Speech Bubbles as we are aligned in our passionate commitment to drama and storytelling as a powerful tool to develop children's speech, language and communication. For young people who struggle in this area, Speech Bubbles programmes has proven outcomes boosting self- esteem and confidence, creative thinking, social participation along with communication skills. I'm very excited to be part of their storytelling journey. Alongside my therapy work, I'm part of a large family who also enjoy music and performing. I love travelling, cooking, and soaking up London’s theatreland.

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I am a Junior Social Impact Advisor and champion of creative approaches for learning and development. I am excited to be joining the Board of an organisation so deeply committed to supporting children and so genuinely passionate about amplifying young people’s voices.

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My relationship with Speech Bubbles has grown from being a close neighbour - literally just across the road, to now being on the board of trustees.

I have really enjoyed the development of this relationship and it was a very natural step to go along with them on the next part of their adventure, if only to pay them back for allowing me to play the role of a parakeet!

It is incredibly satisfying to be able to apply the various skills I have learnt throughout my career in finance and pension trustee work and find that they are still of use.

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I am a youth theatre director and arts practitioner. I lead the Creative Engagement department at Trinity Theatre, Tunbridge Wells, where he has also been delivering Speech Bubbles since 2017 with his trusty mascot, Badger (a lion). I have experienced first-hand the benefits the arts can bring to communication, and loves seeing the positive impact Speech Bubbles has on the children he sees each week. I am excited to become a trustee of Speech Bubbles as the programme takes its exciting next steps.

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I am passionate about supporting young people and children. This has been at the centre of my career for the last 7 years, something I am immensely proud of. I currently work in the Access team at Guildhall School of Music & Drama, and am an actor in my spare time, so I know first-hand the great joy that drama brings us. I am excited to join Speech Bubbles’ Board of Trustees, to help bring that joy to more children, and see them tell their stories with more confidence, creativity and imagination.

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I am an experienced teacher and leader in primary education who is passionate about supporting artistic creativity as a vehicle to overcome physical, mental and emotional barriers to children’s learning. I have been in education for 27 years.

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