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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 became 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 since July 2009. 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.

Development Outreach Team
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.
Lorraine Reeves		I started at the Network in Sept 2011 as a Temp Development Worker and became permanent in Jan 2013.I also worked as a Relief Travel Trainer.My background is in Mental Health and since joining I have helped co –ordinate the Community Care Forum , Our time to talk meetings and AWP Service User and Engagement meetings .
Amber Graham		Hello, I am currently on maternity leave.
Zoe Millington		I’m Zoë Millington and joined WSUN as a Development Outreach Worker in January 2013. Prior to this I worked mainly in Local Government in housing and support services and also as an adviser in a college.

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 since March 2009.
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 since April 2007. 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.
Marie Hillcoat: Travel Supporter		Hello, my name is Marie. I started as a Travel Supporter with WITS in April this year.

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.

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