Staff

Bernie has held a variety of roles in the charitable sector, local government and, more
recently at the University of Portsmouth where she was Chief Operating Officer and Deputy
Vice Chancellor…

Drusilla Moody, born in West Sussex and moved to the Portsmouth area in 1954.

Over her 50+ year carrier she worked both in the private and public sector including a spell in Glasgow and running her own sports company for 12 years.

Steve is Founder and Director of articulo (articulo.org.uk) a brand-new consultancy that supports charities, businesses and other organisations to work, grow and innovate together.

Cameron Locke is talented raising Portsmouth artist and maker, being supported by MAKE. His artwork was enjoyed as part of an exhibition called “This Is Me” at Treatgolds in Portsea, you can often find one-off originals of his work available to purchase from the MAKE Shop in Fratton and he is always busy working on new and exciting creative projects.

Orla is a passionate art teacher; having worked in the profession for the past 22 years.

Paul is a co-founder of Strong Island, an arts & cultural organisation based in Portsmouth that launched in 2008. The aims of Strong Island have always been to celebrate and share the incredible arts and culture the city of Portsmouth has, with a view to promoting the city’s creative industries both in the city, nationally and internationally through a number of projects and exhibitions.

Pippa is passionate about the Creative Industries, having worked in this area for many years. In her day job, as Business and Development Project Manager, Pippa utilises her experience and passion for the Creative Industries to specialise in Creative and Immersive XR – developing new and rewarding partnerships at all levels.

Sarah Mitas heads up MAKE Portsmouth – a hub of the Aldingbourne Trust.

MAKE, in Fratton is a jewel in Portsmouth cities crown – an innovative and inspiring place that has projects supporting adults with learning disabilities and / or autism to develop skills within a variety of areas to enable people to lead independent lives and gain employment within the community. Within this hub everyone’s talents are showcased and opportunities are sought to share experience within the wider cities communities which builds understanding and cohesion.

Sarah was the Director of Research and Innovation Services at the University of Portsmouth, leading the department that provides strategic insight and supports activities that underpin the ambitious growth targets for research and innovation at the University.

Terri’s day job is the Head of Procurement & Budgeting for Victorious Festivals Ltd – a family friendly music festival in Southsea attracting over 150,000 people each year where she has been working hard since 2013.