Meet the Artswork team

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Meet our wonderful staff who make the work we do as a charity possible.

Katie Jackson (She/Her)

Chair of Trustees
As Channel 4’s CMO, responsible for Marketing, Brand, Creative, Media & Communications, Katie’s work has been recognised at creative awards shows including Cannes, British Arrows and D&AD. Having previously worked in the advertising sector, latterly as COO at TBWA\London, she has always balanced art and commerce, is a staunch advocate for the importance of creativity in driving business growth and believes that big ideas can solve anything. Katie is immensely proud to be taking on the role of Artswork Chair from March 2026, working with the board of trustees and the wider organisation to ensure Artswork and its people continue to thrive.
Nazy Namazi (She/Her)

Trustee
Nazy is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) with extensive experience in accounting policy and financial governance within the global financial services sector. She brings to Artwork a strong expertise in financial oversight, risk management, and governance, together with a commitment to sound and sustainable growth. She is passionate about the arts as a powerful means of expression and opportunity for young people, and is proud to support Artwork’s mission.
Wanjiku Nyachae

Trustee
Wanjiku Nyachae is a Gestalt Psychotherapist and trustee for Artswork. She has experience of being a trustee for charities that champion creative and cultural opportunities for young people.
Liv Edwards (She/Her)

Trustee
Liv Edwards is a Senior Leader at Kent Music, the Hub Lead Organisation for the Kent & Medway Music Hub. Prior to working at Kent Music, she had a successful career as a secondary school music teacher in East and Southeast London schools and brings with her extensive experience in music education.
Lisa Thurbon

Trustee
Lisa is the Creative Lead at Wightlink Isle of Wight Ferries and uses creativity across all aspects of her professional and personal life. Kick-starting her career with an Artswork apprenticeship in 2017, she then moved on to undertake a second apprenticeship in Digital Marketing. Since then, she has gained experience in multiple roles across the creative industry. She is passionate about arts and culture, and Artswork's mission is a core value in her life.
Jayanti Shah

Trustee
Jayanti Shah MBE brings a wealth of skills to the organisation. A director of Positive Message Ltd and co-founder of Black History Month South, Jayanti has held prominent positions with the Southampton Race Equality Council and race sub-committee, and was an ambassador for the city’s bid to be UK City of Culture 2025.
Fiona Parkinson (She/Her)

Trustee
Fiona is a commercial lawyer with wide ranging experience both in-house and in private practice working in technology, media and creative industries. Her current day to day job involves advising on a broad range of legal issues across all sectors of the art market. As someone who has always loved and valued literary, performing and visual arts, she believes that all young people should have the opportunity to experience and engage with art and culture.
Dr Emma Dyer (She/Her)

Trustee
Emma works as a Paediatrician, specialising in Paediatric Emergency Medicine in South London. Her day-to-day job is concerned with the health and wellbeing of children and young people, as well as acting as an advocate for them. She knows that art and culture can have a huge positive impact on children and young people’s lives. She believes that this should be an opportunity available to all children and young people without exception.