WADT - Key Persons
I love to work with people who make a difference and the Development Trust has given me the chance to meet the people, businesses, community workers, entrepreneurs, doers and makers all making a difference to this town. I spent 25 years working with teenagers and families in the public and charity sector, and I've also run two businesses. I completed a Masters in Peacebuilding in 2016 and spent time in the West Bank as a human rights monitor. My first community project was the Weymouth Peace Garden on the Nothe. I am a member of the School of Social Entrepreneurs, Locality and currently taking part in a Power to Change Community Business Programme.
Donna has been managing the growth and development of various businesses in many different sectors for the last 20 years, running her own consultancy since 2015. Covering everything from administration to business management and most recently, discovering an interest in digital marketing. Included within her skillset is a love of organisation and developing processes to work smarter and not harder. Her passion for all things creative and a desire to help businesses thrive has always been her driving force and is excited about bringing these skills to WADT and the business community in Weymouth.
After leaving the public sector and then the private financial sector, I have worked within the voluntary and community sector in Dorset for over 20 years. This has given me a good insight into the benefits the non-profit sector provides to and for the communities it supports, whilst knowing the challenges that are always present. Being a resident, living and working in Weymouth for most of my life, I see the aims of WADT are in line with my aspirations for the town - to promote economic prosperity, environmental impact and affordable places to live. I hope to use my knowledge and passion to help develop WADT as it makes a positive difference.
From connecting people online, to setting up a community for start-ups and entrepreneurs, Weymouth Area Development Trust makes the difference locally. I'm proud to have been in at the start. I work for the NHS locally and serve as councillor for Wyke Regis on Weymouth Town Council. I'm passionate about getting the best for our town and working together in partnership with people and businesses. These are challenging times. We can deliver more when we work together.
I am passionate about developing the local economy and tourism business. I am a manager with Yellow Buses with a big interest in making Weymouth a vibrant place to do business.
I come from the profession of teaching and learning and I am particularly passionate about exploring opportunities to use my skills and knowledge to make a difference to the future of people in the Weymouth area. I was a founder member of the Chapelhay Community Play Garden and the Chapelhay Community Partnership, which secured the lease of the Old Town Hall and formed the Guardians of the Old Town Hall CIC.