John joined the Board of Space* as a trustee as it was formed and has enjoyed learning and contributing to the development of the Board during the initial contract period. John has worked in the NHS in Devon since 1997 having previously worked and trained in the newspaper industry. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of Torbay and South Devon NHS FT. An accountant by background, John has worked across most sectors within the NHS; Acute, Community, Adult Social Care and across both Commissioning and Providing sectors. John enjoys the outdoors, cycling and walking and values precious time with family and friends.

I have sat on the Board of Space*, as an Independent Trustee, since October 2017. Following my retirement from the legal profession in the previous year, I wanted to use my commercial experience in a different direction, and in the voluntary sector. I felt that Space* offered me the opportunity to do so, having been inspired by the organisation and its ideals in improving the life and experience of young people. A family history in the teaching profession, coupled with time spent over many years as a Parent Governor of my local primary school, gave me an interest in a broad range of educational issues. My personal interests include travelling ; the natural environment ; literature ; and supporting Exeter Chiefs, both home and away. I also work as a volunteer with Shelterbox, the west country based disaster relief charity.

Sue retired in 2016 from her post as Head of Education for Devon
County Council and has had many roles and posts during her career
including Head Teacher, inspector and primary phase adviser. She has a
MSc in Educational Research from Exeter University and was awarded an
OBE in 2011 for Services to Education. Sue is a governor at Exeter
College, sits on the board of trustees for a new primary school in
Kingsteignton and Member for a MAT in South Devon.

Hi! My name is Mia, I am a staff trustee for Space*. I am currently working for Space* as a youth work apprentice, and have been involved with this organisation since I was 15. I started as a young volunteer in my local centre, got a job as a peer educator, then a job as a youth support worker and now an apprentice! I am so incredibly passionate about young people, making sure they are seen, heard, and given every opportunity possible.
One of my main roles as a trustee is to facilitate our Young People’s Progress Group, which is a group where young people from all our youth centres come together to look at organisation-wide topics and issues, and have a direct influence on decisions that affect the whole organisation.