All our staff are dedicated to bringing great learning opportunities into local communities.

Led by a General Secretary, who also acts as the Chief Executive of the Association, the Senior Management Team provides strategic direction for the organisation across England and Scotland.

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Simon Parkinson, Chief Executive and General Secretary of the WEA
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Simon Parkinson

Chief Executive and General Secretary

Simon Parkinson is the Chief Executive and General Secretary of the WEA.

Katie Easy, Director of Education for Community Learning
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Katie Easey

Director of Education: Community Learning

Katie is the Director of Education: Community Learning at the WEA.

Chris Morgan, WEA Director of Education: Employability & Skills
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Chris Morgan

Director of Education: Employability & Skills

Chris Morgan is the Director of Education: Employability & Skills at the WEA.

Kathleen Formosa
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Kathleen Formosa

Director of Governance and Company Secretary

Kathleen is the Director of Governance and Company Secretary at the WEA.

James Ward, Director of Marketing, Membership & Income Growth
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James Ward

Director of Marketing, Membership and Income Growth

James is the Director for Marketing, Membership and Income Growth at the WEA.

Preeya Buckley, Director of Quality and Student Services at the WEA
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Preeya Buckley

Director of Quality and Learner Services

Preeya is the Director of Quality and Learner Services at the WEA.

Shaun Tyndall Director of Finance
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Shaun Tyndall

Director of Finance

Shaun is the Director of Finance at the WEA.

Ray McCowan, Director of WEA Scotland
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Ray McCowan

Director of WEA Scotland

Ray is the Director of WEA Scotland.

Angie Evans, Director of People & Culture
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Angie Evans

Director of People & Culture

Angie Evans is the Director of People & Culture at the WEA.