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Sarah Jackson

Communications Officer

Sarah Jackson joined WEA as Communications Officer in 2022.

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Amie Alissa Watson

Green/Sustainability Tutor

Amie is a Green and Sustainability Tutor for WEA. She is experienced in all things green matters and eco-living.

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Gavin McCann

Guest author

Gavin has worked in trade union member-education for over 25 years and is a Regional Learning & Development Organiser for UNISON. He is currently writing a book on the history of trade unions and education.

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April Cheung

Marketing Officer

April Cheung is a Marketing Officer at the WEA. She specialises in employability and recruitment marketing as well as supporting learner engagement.

Kathleen O'Donnell
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Kathleen O'Donnell

Digital Inclusion Learning Manager at Age UK

Kathleen O'Donnell is the Digital Inclusion Learning Manager at Age UK.

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Sian Worrall

Learner Attraction Officer

Sian is a Learner Attraction Officer at the WEA.

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Steven Hunter

Digital Comms Manager

Steve is the Digital Comms Manager at the WEA. He has over twelve years experience in digital marketing and comms and has been part of the WEA team for over seven years.

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Mhea Woodward

Learner Attraction Marketing Officer

Mhea Woodward is a Learner Attraction Officer at the WEA.

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Stas Lawrence

Vice Chair, WEA People Committee

Stas is a senior leader at Google & YouTube. Board Advisor & NED to purpose-driven organisations. Lecturer. He writes about what great leadership actually looks like - and how to build a career that compounds. He is the Vice Chair, WEA People Committee.

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Katie Shaw

Head of Charitable Purpose, WEA

Katie is the Head of Charitable Purpose at the WEA.

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Jenny Blackwell

Tutor Team Leader

Jenny is a Tutor Team Leader at the WEA, and has worked within the North East of England for the WEA for over ten years.

Lauren Yule-Kennedy, Volunteering Manager
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Lauren Yule-Kennedy

Volunteering Manager

Lauren Yule‑Kennedy is WEA’s Volunteering Manager.