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Sarah Jackson

Communications Officer

Sarah Jackson joined WEA as Communications Officer in 2022.

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Matthew Pointon

President & National Officer, Nominations Committee Member, People Committee Member

Matt is a full-time trade unionist working for the TUC and WEA President.

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Steven Hunter

Digital Marketing Manager

Steve is the Digital Marketing Manager at the WEA. He has over ten years experience in digital and has been part of the WEA team for over four years.

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Simon Parkinson

Chief Executive and General Secretary

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

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Sian Worrall

Learner Attraction Officer

Sian is a Learner Attraction Officer at the WEA.

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John Widdowson

Chair of Trustees, Nominations Committee Member

John began his career as a lawyer but worked in Further and Higher Education for nearly forty years, the last twenty-two of which were as Principal and Chief Executive of New College Durham.

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Elaine Wilkie

Head of Region: Yorkshire and Humber

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Lee Armon

Environmental Science & Sustainability Tutor

Lee is an Environmental Science and Sustainability Tutor at WEA. He is also a Chartered Environmentalist and Chartered Environmental Health Practitioner. In other words, if you want to know anything about climate issues or sustainability, Lee is the person to go to!

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Geoff Layer

Vice Chair of Trustees, Education Committee Member, Nominations Committee Chair

Geoff Layer recently retired as Vice Chancellor of the University of Wolverhampton, having worked for over 40 years in post compulsory education. He is now working on strategic development for Coventry University.

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