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Meet the team


Louise Rendle: Head of Network Services		I’m Louise Rendle and I’ve worked for the organisation since Nov 2004, initially on a travel project which was the forerunner for the WITS project.I become Head of Network Services in October 2008. My background is in fundraising and Community work.
Nick Crane: Deputy Head of Network Services		I started at the Network in September 2007 as a Community Development Worker for Older People.In April 2010, following a restructuring in the office, I became a generic Development Outreach Worker, although I still kept a lead on many of the older people issues.From March 2011, I have also been acting Deputy Head of Network Services.My work background is in education.
Gemma Holdway: Office Manager, PA to Head of Network and Company Secretary		I’ve been with the Network since January 2009, before that I worked for the Youth Development Service within Wiltshire Council where I was an Office Manager and I also took on a part time role as a Assistant Youth Worker at Bradford on Avon Youth Development Centre.
Claire Selway: Finance Officer		Hi I’m Claire and I am the Finance Officer for WSUN.I have been with WSUN since March 2010. I have worked as an Accountant in private practice and local Government.
Jessica Johnston: Administrator		I have been working for WSUN for a year and a half.I work on Reception, deal with transport, venues, database information and any other administrative requirements.
Lisa Chadwick: Administrator Swindon		I have been working for WSUN since 2006.My role is to provide all administration support in Swindon as well as being involved in various support groups within the area.
Martin Fortune: Research & Academic Liaison Officer		I’ve worked for WSUN since October 2000.I have had various job titles at WSUN, from Community Development Worker, to Joint Manager, to my current job as Research and Academic Liaison Officer.
Caroline Snow: PA to Martin Fortune		I am Martin Fortune’s PA and have worked for the Network for three years.

Development Outreach Team
Denise Cooper		I started with WSUN in June 2010 as a Development Outreach Worker.I have worked in Children’s Services in different social work teams before moving into SureStart and Children’s Centre Services in 2003 as an Outreach Worker and then Project Worker.Before I started with WSUN, I worked as a neighbourhood worker for a housing association.
Nick Crane		I started at the Network in September 2007 as a Community Development Worker for Older People.In April 2010, following a restructuring in the office I became a generic Development Outreach Worker, although I still kept a lead on many of the older people issues.From March 2011, I have also been acting Deputy Head of Network Services.My work background is in education.
Amber Graham		Hello, we are Lorraine and Amber.We are the new part time Outreach Development Workers.We have experience of working and developing community services and look forward to working in the Wiltshire and Swindon area!		Lorraine Reeves

WITS
Peter North: WITS Co-ordinator		Hi I am Peter, and I am the Project Coordinator for the Wiltshire Independent Travel Support (WITS) and I have been with the project since it’s launch in May 2007
Indie the Dog: PA to WITS Co-ordinator		Hi I am Indie and I have been Peter’s assistance dog since July 2007 from the charity Dogs for the Disabled.
Sally Cobb: Travel Supporter		Hello, I’m Sally and I am a member of the WITS team.I have been a Travel Supporter for nearly two and a half years.
Lisa Hawkins: Travel Supporter		My name is Lisa Hawkins and I am a Travel Supporter with WITS.I have been doing this since March 2008
Christine Keepence: Travel Supporter		Hello. I’m Chris, and I have been with WITS for four happy years. I love helping clients learn to travel independently on public transport.In my other working life, I have been a banker, examination invigilator, and healthcare assistant, giving me a broad range of skills which I use while working with WITS.

WIN
Lucie Woodruff: WIN Officer		I have worked with WIN since its formation in 2008 and beforehand too when they were involved as PPI Forums. I have enjoyed working with the Core Group and look forward to moving things forward into HealthWatch.
Martin Fortune: WIN Supporter Officer		I am contracted to work as a WIN Support Officer for 15 hours a week.My role is supporting the involvement of marginalised groups to have their say in the development of health and social care services.I enjoy outreaching to groups and would welcome groups that would like to hear more about the work of WIN.
Mary Rennie: WIN Support Officer		I am the WIN Support Officer for Older People, based at Age UK Wiltshire’s offices in Devizes.My role is to support older people and help them to develop their local social care and NHS services through participation in WIN.
Tracie Clark WIN Administrator		I started as the WIN Administrator on 28^th November 2011. I look forward to working with the Wiltshire Involvement Network Team and the Core Group Members.

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