THE WHAT CENTRE - Key Persons


Aarthi Ravi

Job Titles:
  • Author

Gillian Leno - Chairman

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Board
  • Specialist Relationships
Gill is a specialist relationships and sex educator and researcher, working predominantly with young people with complex needs. She is the PSHE Lead at Queen Alexandra College in Harborne, as well as working closely with Mencap and Scope, and as part of Supported Loving. She also has extensive safeguarding experience and brings this skill to the Board.

Jemma Rowley

Jemma was previously a volunteer at The What? Centre and is now a Sales Office Manager within a private company. She is on the Board because the Centre holds a special place in her heart and she bring business and volunteering expertise to the Centre.

Julie Duffy - CEO

Job Titles:
  • Chief Executive Officer
  • Author
Julie has worked at the What? Centre for 33 years and started as an advice worker then going on to train in counselling and management. She has been the CEO for over 27 years and has been responsible for the overall success of the organisation. When Julie is not working at the What? Centre her interests are creative writing, art and painting, reading, politics, feminism and equal rights.