Carolyn Jennings Finance and Office Manager Expand Carolyn has swapped Teachers for Advisers, joining FWAG in November 2016, from an education finance background. She is local to Wellington and enjoys the countryside from a walker’s perspective, having covered many miles on Dartmoor in particular. Keen to learn more about her surroundings she is enthusiastic about FWAG’s work and is being very hands on.
Ellen James Communications & Membership Officer Expand Ellen joined FWAG SW in October 2017. She focuses on the website, social media sites and newsletters, in order to keep members, supporters and new visitors up to date on FWAG SouthWest’s charitable aims and upcoming events. Ellen grew up in Somerset and spends time walking and enjoying the countryside close to home.
Jo McKenzie Administrator & KAS Wiltshire Coordinator Expand Jo joined FWAG SW in January 2019. She provides support to the team in administration, finance and fundraising. Jo also runs the Kingfisher Award Scheme (KAS) in Wiltshire. She has a background in health education and international development projects.
Louise Kennedy Communications & Education Officer Expand Louise joined FWAG SW in 2012 and over that period has worked on a variety of projects in a supportive role. Projects range from Somerset Woodland Association, Fodder Bank, Parrett and Tone Debris Dam Project, Hills to Levels project and more recently joined the Communications team. Louise particularly focuses on keeping members up to date with e-news, events and online media, as well as running the Kingfisher Education Project in Somerset.
Sandra Sampson Office Administrator Expand Sandra has been with FWAG since 2003. Within the FWAG SouthWest office Sandra’s role involves general office and membership administration. This entails processing new and renewed farmer memberships, sending out membership event mailings, taking event bookings and completing the administration for the busy farm plastic collection in April and May.