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Team profiles

Tamsin Evans, Director

Tamsin holds a 1st Class BA Hons degree in Performing Arts from LIPA. She has over eight years experienece pioneering and leading the team, and brings clear vision and direction.Tamsin also has a strong ability to draw other people to be part of the vision she has, and to encourage, equip and release them into realising their own dreams and potential.

Matthew Bawler, Youth Performance Manager

Matt has a BA hons in Drama and Education from the Central School of Speech and Drama, and is a qualified teacher. He has years of experience of working with young people through his teaching and youth work, and is passionate about seeing young men and women be released from the things that hold them back, and released into their full potential. Matt brings fresh direction and a desire to acheive excellence to Pure through his role as Youth Performance Manager.

Pippa Whiteley, Operations and Business Manager

Pippa holds a BSc in Anatomy and Human Biology from the University of Liverpool. Pippa has come on board as our Operations and Business Manager after gaining 3 years experience in a similar role elsewhere. She brings excellence, professionalism, and a business-savy mind to the team.

Abi Nevill, Events Manager and Mentor

Abi holds a BA Hons degree in Drama and Performance studies from Worcester University. An excellent performer and trained photographer, Abi's ability to bring quality and new ideas to the performance team has led her into the role of Events Manager. Abi is passionate about mentoring and has years of experience in this field.

Abbie Hosier, Health Promotions Manager

Abbie holds a degree in Nursing from Liverpool University and a Diploma in International Community Health Care from Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine. With several years of nursing experience in the area of infectious diseases, Abbie brings medical knowledge and experience to the work that Pure does, especially around the area of sexual health. She works as an HIV Research Nurse at the Royal University Liverpool Hospital alongside her work with Pure.

Naomi Workman, Creative Arts School Co-ordinator and Performance Facilitator

Naomi has just finished her Psychology degree at the University of Liverpool and is interested in a career in drama/arts therapy. She has extensive experience in both performing and teaching dance, drama and music. Naomi is part of the performance team where she brings enthusiasm to everything she is involved in. Naomi has just taken on the role of Creative Arts School Co-ordinator, and also works on the Pure Freedom project.

Jenn Haith, Pure Freedom Assistant and Mentor

Jenn has recently graduated from the Univeristy of Liverpool with a Masters in Town and Regional Planning. She came on board with Pure Creative Arts as a Pure Freedom Support Worker, and has since joined the mentoring team.

Katie Hunt, PA to Director

Katie has a BSc in Anatomy and Human Biology from the University of Liverpool, and now works as Tamsin's PA, which involves administration and organisation. She is a people person and is great at looking after the team.

Catherine Ravens, Healthy Lifestyles Co-ordinator

Cat holds a degree in Sports science and physical education from York St John University. Catherine also holds a FIFA Football coaching Level 1 and a NVQ Level 2 Gym Instructor. Catherine brings the ability to coach and teach sport to a high level, with knowledge on how to have a healthy lifestyle. She is a valuable member of our Health team.

Elikem Tamaklo, Performer and CAS teacher

Elikem is a fantastic actor, singer and dancer, and is one of the teachers for the CAS. He is also doing Pure's Intern Program, focusing on the development of the male side of Pure.

Rael James, Media Officer, Performer and CAS teacher

Rael is part of Pure's Performance team, and is passionate about the power of the spoken word, as he is an extremely talented poet. He is also writing articles about Pure for magazines, and is working towards the creation of podcasts and other ways to see Pure's work reflected in our media.

Hannah Sloan, Medical Lead

Hannah has come on board to give input in the areas of sexual health, womens health and pregnancy crisis. She is a Doctor who brings medical expertise in womens health and has amazing knowledge and passion for these areas.

Katy Burgess, Marketing and Promotions Officer

Katy has tonnes of experience in the world of marketing and promotions, previously working at Office, Radley and one of Liverpool's leading design agencies. At Pure she heads up our marketing and promotions and does a fantastic job.