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FTWW would not exist without a dedicated team of staff, trustees, volunteers and supporters.<\/p>\n
Meet the team below…<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-dd883e85-202b-42bc-b4bb-6fd0abbfcf90″ positioning=”none” width=”100%” custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” sticky_position=”top” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-dd883e85-202b-42bc-b4bb-6fd0abbfcf90%22:%91%22background_color%22%93}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_4,3_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”18px||25px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ 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Sensing that this would be a widespread issue, not least because of gender stereotypes which see \u2018women\u2019s health issues\u2019 dismissed and under-served, Debbie created the FTWW community and now registered charity, where those affected could share their experiences and come together to advocate for change.<\/p>\n As a disabled woman and health-service user, Debbie regularly represents patients on Welsh Government groups and wider UK clinical bodies, and is pleased to call herself a \u2018critical friend\u2019 to policy-makers.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/DeeMontague2025-scaled.jpeg” alt=”Dee, a white person with short dark hair, sits in her wheelchair in front of the FTWW poster” title_text=”DeeMontague2025″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”|-13px||||” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n In 2020, Dee (she\/they) left her career in Marketing and PR to follow her dream of studying an MA in Creative Writing. She then joined FTWW as Engagement Officer in 2021, having previously volunteered for the charity and benefitted from its peer support during her long battle to be diagnosed with endometriosis. She is a matchmaker, working with volunteers, stakeholders and partner organisations to ensure patient voices are heard. Dee also leads on our PR and social media activity.<\/p>\n Dee continues to volunteer; she is a patient representative for myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME) and fibromyalgia with the\u00a0<\/span>#WomensHealthWales Coalition<\/strong><\/a>, is a member of the Royal College Of GPs (RCGP) Cymru\u2019s Patient Forum, and is a mentor on the\u00a0<\/span>Equal Power Equal Voice scheme<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n Dee is a queer and disabled feminist who is passionate about inclusivity and equity. She was awarded a distinction in her MA, and writes about disability and ableism, bereavement, loss and grief. Despite her lived experience of all of that, Dee is a happy and positive cheerleader who aims to change the world (or at least our corner of it) and believes that her dream job with FTWW offers her the perfect opportunity to do so.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Isabel-Linton-pic-768×735-1.jpg” title_text=”Isabel-Linton-pic-768×735″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”|-13px||||” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Isabel (she\/her) is based in Gwynedd, and joins us from an education background, having worked at universities in both administrative and teaching roles. She has most recently worked in a research administration role supporting academics and PhD researchers. She has also volunteered with the charity Mencap on the Our Social Networks project.<\/p>\n Isabel is passionate about the work that FTWW does, due to not just her own health experiences, but those of her loved ones. She is eager to contribute to work which directly supports and works with patients.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Louise-Kalicinski.jpg” alt=”A photo of Louise, a white woman with dark hair who is wearing orange-red lipstick” title_text=”Louise Kalicinski” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” custom_margin=”|-13px||||” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Louise (she\/her) is based in South Wales and joins FTWW from a background of working with children and families from diverse communities. She has over 16 years of experience working in the charity sector, and previously worked as a Children’s Project Coordinator for a refugee charity in Cardiff for many years. Louise has led inclusive and co-produced projects that have supported children and families to adjust to life in Wales, with a focus on emotional wellbeing support, enhancing educational opportunities, widening social connections, community outreach and engagement.<\/p>\n Louise is passionate about advocating the rights of those facing barriers to equitable services. As Volunteer and Community Coordinator, she is dedicated to contributing to FTWW’s work; ensuring that everyone’s right to good health and wellbeing is respected and fulfilled.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||26px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tami.jpg” title_text=”Tami” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Tami has worked for over 25 years as a senior finance professional, both in the UK and USA. Most of Tami\u2019s career has been within the public health sector, inlcuding her role as Interim Finance Director of\u00a0<\/span>Public Health Wales<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(PHW). Tami has been a member of the\u00a0<\/span>World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health and Well-being<\/strong><\/a>, and has recently completed a Masters in Public Health. Now at the\u00a0<\/span>University of South Wales<\/strong><\/a>, Tami manages health education contracts and police apprenticeships.<\/p>\n \u201cI am passionate about women\u2019s equality and empowerment, not least because I have two adult daughters.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Babbysitters” module_id=”board” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_color=”#f1f2eb” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”60px||60px||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_width_bottom=”4px” border_color_bottom=”gcid-c95dc54a-2f3f-4a8b-8981-6a040a1dc024″ border_style_bottom=”dotted” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-c95dc54a-2f3f-4a8b-8981-6a040a1dc024%22:%91%22border_color_bottom%22%93}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”gcid-c95dc54a-2f3f-4a8b-8981-6a040a1dc024″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-c95dc54a-2f3f-4a8b-8981-6a040a1dc024%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”gcid-dd883e85-202b-42bc-b4bb-6fd0abbfcf90″ custom_margin=”0px|auto|70px|auto|false|false” custom_padding=”20px|20px|22px|0px|false|false” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_width_all=”10px” border_color_all=”gcid-dd883e85-202b-42bc-b4bb-6fd0abbfcf90″ border_width_left=”32px” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-dd883e85-202b-42bc-b4bb-6fd0abbfcf90%22:%91%22border_color_all%22,%22background_color%22,%22border_color_all%22,%22background_color%22%93}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LW-768×769-1.png” title_text=”LW-768×769″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”||||on||||” link_text_color=”#ffffff” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” background_color=”gcid-dd883e85-202b-42bc-b4bb-6fd0abbfcf90″ background_layout=”dark” module_alignment=”center” custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”12px||||false|false” animation_style=”fade” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”gcid-dd883e85-202b-42bc-b4bb-6fd0abbfcf90″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-dd883e85-202b-42bc-b4bb-6fd0abbfcf90%22:%91%22background_color%22,%22border_color_all%22%93}”]<\/p>\n Liz currently works at RNIB Cymru, leading on campaigns that aim to reduce the everyday barriers faced by people with sight loss. This includes lobbying policy and decision makers around the importance of accessible health information, as well as the importance of ensuring blind and partially sighted people are not disproportionately impacted by the cost of living crisis.<\/p>\n \u201cI\u2019m incredibly passionate about tackling health inequalities and I\u2019m delighted to join FTWW as a trustee as I admire its dedication to co-production, meaningful engagement and ensuring the stories of people with lived experience are central to its policy positions.\u201d<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/KL-Pic-1-768×768-1.jpeg” title_text=”KL-Pic-1-768×768″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Karen has been a volunteer for FTWW for a number of years. She moved to Cardiff to study medicine yet found herself struggling with her own health at the same time.<\/span><\/p>\n Having faced barriers both as a patient and a medical student, she is determined to be the doctor that she would personally want to see \u2013 empathetic, caring and respecting her patients as people \u2013 an equal.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Karen\u2019s aim is to improve NHS Wales on a systemic-level through coproduction, ensuring patients\u2019 concerns are communicated effectively and relaying considerations from clinicians to promote shared-decision making and understanding between all parties.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/willow.jpg” title_text=”willow” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ custom_margin=”||||false|false” custom_padding=”||||false|false” animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.5″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Previously a key worker for adults with autism and learning difficulties, Willow has vast experience in supporting disabled children and adults. Willow has delivered consultation events, workshops and training for North Wales Police, and has an extensive knowledge of autism from both a professional and personal perspective. Willow\u2019s roles include Founder of\u00a0<\/span>The Autistic Women\u2019s Empowerment Project<\/strong><\/a>,<\/strong>\u00a0Vice Chair \u2013\u00a0<\/span>Disability Wales<\/strong><\/a>, and Welsh Representative and Chair of\u00a0<\/span>Autistic UK<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/JJ-Pic-768×768-1.jpg” title_text=”JJ-Pic-768×768″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n June has a Finance Admin background primarily working in Payroll\/Pension environment, and before retiring she worked for an Education charity\u00a0Addysg Oedolion Cymru<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(formerly Workers Education Association) for nearly 20 years, also serving firstly as a Staff Observer then Staff Governor over an eight year period.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On a personal level, June experienced the difficulties of being diagnosed with endometriosis (over 15 years) and other health issues, and is looking forward to contributing her personal \/ work experience to help FTWW move forward in helping the women of Wales achieve equality and more for their health issues.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/AP-jpg-768×768-1.jpg” title_text=”AP-jpg-768×768″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Alison has been working in and around the third sector since graduating in 2009, having previously volunteered for\u00a0<\/span><\/span>a number of<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>organisations and lead Swansea University\u2019s Raise and Give society in her final year. She has spent the last four years at\u00a0<\/span>WCVA<\/strong><\/a>, recently becoming Head of Support. Her main experience is in funding and fundraising \u2013 skills and knowledge of which she hopes to bring to FTWW to help build the organisation\u2019s longer-term sustainability.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Alison was drawn to FTWW after reading Invisible Women, which crystalised the issue of just how little women\u2019s health is understood (globally) and how impactful this inequality is on both our day to day lives and wider society.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DeeDtrustee.jpg” title_text=”DeeDtrustee” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Dee Dickens (pronouns she\/they) comes from a trades union background with special skills in activism, negotiation and generally rallying the troops.<\/span><\/p>\n She is also a woman. One that has had a slew of health conditions since they first started puberty. Dee is Autistic with ADHD and is determined to make things better for the women and registered female at birth (AFAB) people of Wales and to do it via co-production. Nothing About Us Without Us are words they live by along with Be You, The World Will Adjust.<\/span><\/p>\n A PhD student and slam poet, Dee is very much looking forward to getting stuck into her new role.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/jon-scaled-e1616522632227-294×300-1.jpg” title_text=”jon-scaled-e1616522632227-294×300″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n John has worked in a range of roles within the public and third sector over the course of his career.\u00a0 In recent years he has worked extensively in the Advocacy sector, supporting individuals with diverse needs and issues, in a range of health and social care settings.\u00a0 Having stepped into management, Jon has been responsible for the development and delivery of a number of Advocacy projects across North Wales, and maintains an active caseload providing direct advocacy support.\u00a0 Jon is currently the CEO of\u00a0<\/span>North Wales Advice and Advocacy Association<\/strong><\/a>.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/KP-pic-768×768-1.jpg” title_text=”KP-pic-768×768″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Kirsty has worked in a variety of roles in her 20 year career in Local Government supporting children, young adults and families, and she is currently enjoying maternity leave with her baby twins following successful IVF treatment. Kirsty is Youth Homelessness Coordinator for Powys and project manages a Welsh Government funded Housing First for Youth project for vulnerable young people with complex needs.<\/p>\n She has a holistic health and wellness partnership and also works alongside a Positive Psychologist in delivering wellbeing programmes to organisations, schools and universities. Kirsty first became aware of FTWW when she was searching for answers to her own ill-health and believing it may be due to Endometriosis and Hypermobility Spectrum Disorder. With the support and guidance from the group she overcame battles with a challenging healthcare system to receive both diagnoses. She has also recently received a diagnosis for ADHD and is keen to support improvements in the recognition and support for people with neurodivergent conditions. She became a volunteer with FTWW, believing passionately in their work and mission.<\/p>\n Kirsty is delighted to become a member of the Board to help FTWW\u2019s in furthering the realisation of health equity in Wales.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/LC.jpg” title_text=”LC” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Lucy is an experienced strategic communications and marketing consultant who has worked across voluntary and private sectors in Wales and beyond.<\/p>\n “FTWW\u2019s mission is something that is close to my heart. Like many of FTWW\u2019s supporters, I have encountered numerous barriers when trying to access the healthcare I needed and I want to help ensure that others do not have the same experience. Joining the board at FTWW gives me the opportunity to contribute my time and expertise to support much needed change, in an area that I am passionate about.”<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Louise-Evans-scaled-e1671709789396-768×730-1.jpg” title_text=”Louise-Evans-scaled-e1671709789396-768×730″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Louise has a background in Business and Finance, and has travelled the world whilst working in the Hospitality industry. Since then, she has returned to her native North Wales, and, as a consequence of her own personal battles with chronic conditions, is a passionate advocate for women\u2019s health.<\/p>\n Louise has been involved with FTWW from when it was first founded, having previously been a Trustee for several years. As a volunteer she has been responsible for running the charity\u2019s online presence, helping organise events, and many other varied tasks over the years! Louise is keen to use both her positive and negative experiences as a patient to make a difference to others, and to empower women to advocate for themselves \u2013 in order to get the best care possible.\u00a0<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Babbysitters” module_id=”champions” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_color=”#f1f2eb” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”60px||60px||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” border_width_bottom=”4px” border_color_bottom=”#195942″ border_style_bottom=”dotted” global_colors_info=”{}” disabled_on=”on|on|on” disabled=”on” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”gcid-c95dc54a-2f3f-4a8b-8981-6a040a1dc024″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-c95dc54a-2f3f-4a8b-8981-6a040a1dc024%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||26px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Tami.jpg” title_text=”Tami” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Tami has worked for over 25 years as a senior finance professional, both in the UK and USA. Most of Tami\u2019s career has been within the public health sector, inlcuding her role as Interim Finance Director of\u00a0<\/span>Public Health Wales<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0<\/span>(PHW). Tami has been a member of the\u00a0<\/span>World Health Organisation (WHO) Collaborating Centre on Investment for Health and Well-being<\/strong><\/a>, and has recently completed a Masters in Public Health. Now at the\u00a0<\/span>University of South Wales<\/strong><\/a>, Tami manages health education contracts and police apprenticeships.<\/p>\n \u201cI am passionate about women\u2019s equality and empowerment, not least because I have two adult daughters.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n More information on our volunteer champions coming soon…<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Babbysitters” module_id=”clinical-advisory” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ background_color=”#f1f2eb” custom_margin=”|||” custom_padding=”60px||60px||false|false” da_disable_devices=”off|off|off” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” global_colors_info=”{}” da_is_popup=”off” da_exit_intent=”off” da_has_close=”on” da_alt_close=”off” da_dark_close=”off” da_not_modal=”on” da_is_singular=”off” da_with_loader=”off” da_has_shadow=”on”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”gcid-c95dc54a-2f3f-4a8b-8981-6a040a1dc024″ global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-c95dc54a-2f3f-4a8b-8981-6a040a1dc024%22:%91%22header_2_text_color%22%93}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”6px||54px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]FTWW is delighted to be establishing a Clinical Advisory Group which will provide clinical insights to the Board of Trustees and FTWW staff.<\/strong><\/p>\n The group is made up of healthcare professionals in a number of different specialties across Wales and Chaired by FTWW\u2019s Vice Chair, Dr. Karen Hiu Ching Lo.<\/p>\n Beyond their professional roles, all share the same passion and dedication to improve the health experiences and outcomes of patients in Wales. Many of them have worked with FTWW over several years, supporting our mission to eliminate health inequities experienced by women and people registered female at birth.<\/p>\n Membership of the Clinical Advisory Group will reflect the priorities of FTWW\u2019s pan-Wales patient community, with links to professionals in other specialties being established as new themes emerge and evolve over time.<\/p>\n The Group will meet once a quarter and review any clinical information being shared publicly, in line with their individual areas of expertise. Members will also provide insights to the Board and staff about any healthcare-related issues and potential research topics of which the organisation should be aware.<\/p>\n As well as ensuring good clinical governance for the charity, a key focus for the Clinical Advisory Group will be to ensure that FTWW is able to continually highlight where health service provision can be improved, so that we can effectively advocate for patient equity across Wales.<\/p>\n Please note that FTWW\u2019s Clinical Advisory Group does not provide clinical advice for individuals, or any personal circumstances.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/KL-Pic-1-768×768-1.jpeg” title_text=”KL-Pic-1-768×768″ align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Karen is Chair of FTWW\u2019s Clinical Advisory Group (CAG) and a resident doctor on a clinical leadership and management specialised foundation programme. She is passionate about creating space for meaningful collaboration between patients and healthcare professionals, and sees the CAG as an exciting opportunity to embed co-production, shared decision-making, and patient voice at the heart of healthcare in Wales.<\/p>\n Karen is committed to ensuring the group supports FTWW\u2019s mission by promoting equity, compassion, and systemic improvement across services for women and people registered female at birth.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_3,2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”3px||60px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/ftww.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Angharad_jones_768px.jpg” alt=”Angharad Jones” title_text=”Angharad jones ” align=”center” force_fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ animation_style=”fold” border_radii=”on|20px|20px|20px|20px” border_color_all=”RGBA(255,255,255,0)” always_center_on_mobile=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_3″ _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ text_font=”Nunito||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” header_font=”||||||||” header_4_font=”||||||||” header_4_text_color=”#2A9145″ header_4_font_size=”26px” module_alignment=”left” animation_style=”fade” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Angharad is a consultant gynaecologist at the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, with special interests in advanced minimally invasive gynaecological surgery, endometriosis care and outpatient operating. She is a senior British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE) Council member, acting as portfolio lead for information resources, and is the editor of the Scope magazine. 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She is Co-Chair of the Menstrual Health Coalition and an enthusiastic registered nurse, hysteroscopist, sonographer and prescriber. Katharine has used her clinical expertise and advanced practice skills in women\u2019s health to enhance care and professional practice, including operational and strategic engagement in both clinical and political issues that affect service provision, healthcare, and the well-being of girls and women across the UK.<\/p>\n Katharine is a certified coach, trainer, and professional speaker on menopause and women’s health issues and the Founder and Director of FluxState Ltd. 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Debbie Shaffer, Founder and Charity Director<\/h3>\n
Dee Montague-Coast, Engagement Coordinator<\/h3>\n
Isabel Linton, Charity Manager<\/h3>\n
Louise Kalicinski, Volunteer and Community Coordinator<\/h3>\n
Tami Rolls, Management Accountant<\/h3>\n
Our board of trustees<\/h2>\n
Liz Hinchly, Chair<\/h3>\n
Karen Hiu Ching Lo, Joint Vice Chair<\/h3>\n
Willow Holloway, Joint Vice Chair<\/h3>\n
June Jeremy, Treasurer<\/h3>\n
Alison Pritchard, Trustee<\/h3>\n
Dee Dickens, Trustee<\/h3>\n
Jon Stevens, Trustee<\/h3>\n
Kirsty Pringle, Trustee<\/h3>\n
Lucy Cone, Trustee<\/h3>\n
Louise Evans, Patient Advisor<\/h3>\n
Our Volunteer Champions<\/h2>\n
Tami Rolls, Volunteer Finance Officer<\/h3>\n
Clinical Advisory Group<\/h2>\n
Dr Karen Hiu Ching Lo<\/h3>\n
Miss Angharad Jones<\/h3>\n
Gail Pettifor-Jones<\/h3>\n
Katharine Gale<\/h3>\n
Mrs Geeta Kumar<\/h3>\n
Dr Dawn Owen<\/h3>\n
Dr Charlotte Jones<\/h3>\n
Janine Dailey<\/h3>\n
Mr Caleb Igbenehi<\/h3>\n
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