Joanna Gurr
Founder, Director, Member & Volunteer since 2005
Graduate in Anthropology & Organisational Management.
Previously worked in the Police, NHS, Medical Colleges, Social Services, Airbnb Superhost.
Volunteered on Archaeological projects, worked on two expeditions and is a published poet.
(Mother of 2 adult sons)
Victoria Jackman
Assistant Director, Volunteer since 2005
Graduate in Anthropology & Organisational Management.
Entrepreneur (previously lady taxi cooperative), set up online learning resources for women in business and travel guides, currently a digital creator.
(Mother of adult son).
Karen Perrier
Member & Volunteer
CEO of Money Advice Plus, Eastbourne.
(Mother of two adult children).
Maddie Davies
Volunteer
Graduate in International Relations and Politics.
Currently studying a master's in Conflict, Security and Development at the University of Sussex.
I have been volunteering at SPIN since April.
I enjoy cooking and crocheting.
Elle Manley
Member & Volunteer
I previously worked for a charity that supports young women living in supported housing with a range of needs.
I am a single parent to a gorgeous little girl who is my world. However, it's tough, and having extra support is a must - at least for me. It's been my saving grace.
(Mother of child under 5 years).
Pete Ansil-Smith
Member & Volunteer
(Father of child under 5 years).
Zoe Popham
Member & Volunteer since 2023
Graduate in Law - LLB (Hons).
MA in Screen & Film Production.
Previously worked for a local authority and the civil service. Before that, over 20 years as a TV producer in Asia and Europe.
Interests: writing, travel and film.
(Mother of a teen).
Rachel Hand
Member & Volunteer
PhD in Southeast Asian Studies.
Experience working in community engagement and events management.
Fluent Indonesian speaker.
(Mother of two children.)
Paolo F. Bongiovanni
Volunteer
MSc in Computer Science.
Founder of software company Mindiply.
Family chef.
(Father of tweener and 9-year-old).