Gemma joined the team in October 2023 with a passion for working in the community and developing relationships between residents, charities and organisations in Rhondda Cynon Taff.

Previously working in the charity sector; Gemma has taken the lead with large groups of volunteers from all backgrounds, emphasising the importance of working as a team and developing self-esteem and confidence in individuals. She is also an avid photographer and illustrator and has a keen interest in the Visual Arts – previously competing in Ystradyfodwg Art Competitions throughout her school life and later working as an Illustrator/Designer in her local Graphic Design Printers.

She looks forward to continually vitalising her skills in her new role – working towards supporting the community to flourish at a hyperlocal level and supporting programmes of community-led arts engagement activities where creativity and the arts are experienced on the communities’ terms.