Olivia has been working with Upstart Projects for three years following her undergraduate degree in Education Studies from Manchester Metropolitan University. She has always been very interested in how people learn not only in the classroom but also throughout life and is very passionate about helping organisations who want to ensure they are a safe and encouraging environment for young…
Sadhana is a vocal and creative young person, currently on Boundless Theatre’s Advisory Group and a trustee of Rekindle School. Previously, she has worked with theatre companies such as the New Vic and Northern Broadsides. She is passionate about empowering young people. Sadhana has been writing on Voice for over 4 years, after joining through Voice Outreach Young reviewer program…
Beth is a freelance curator and gallery director based in Brighton. She has curated exhibitions nationally and internationally and has worked with partners in Italy, South Korea and China. She has worked in development as both a freelancer and in arts organisations for many years and has also worked with many award-winning international theatre companies and performers as a producer and…
Tom is a filmmaker and photographer. He is currently working as a Digital Marketing and Campaigns Officer at North West Bridge organisation Curious Minds who help connect young people to arts and culture. He has a degree in Film Production and has completed his Digital Marketing apprenticeship. He is currently finishing up his Gold Arts Award and has been working as…
Nikeria is a second-year Law with Criminology student in Nottingham. On her days off, she participates in community project work, focusing on addressing homelessness and promoting inclusion. During weekends, she enjoys engaging in art and editing. Creativity brings her peace and nostalgia, and she finds joy in both participating in creative activities and witnessing others enjoy them. This evokes her…
Phoebe is our Deputy Chair and HR lead, having joined the board as a founding young trustee. Phoebe has worked across the arts and voluntary sector in London, with experience in community participation and events. Following a career change, she now manages the HR team at older people’s charity Independent Age.
Holly is a freelance art journalist, writing for various publications including State/F22 magazine, The Art Newspaper, Highsnobiety, Complex, i-D, and Londnr. She leads guided art walks in London as well as giving talks and chairing panel discussions at places including Soho House, The Hospital Club, and the House of St Barnabas. She also works in corporate communications for an assortment of clients.
One of our youth voice trainers, Sam is an aspiring author, theatre and dance lover, Liberal Arts graduate and total bookworm. With three years’ experience volunteering for and running a university-based suicide-prevention helpline, Sam is also a fierce advocate for mental health awareness. When she doesn’t have her head buried in a book, you can usually find her cooking yummy…
Idriss joined Upstart as a Voice Contributor eight years ago. He also joined our pool of young advocates for Arts Award and has been highly involved in many areas of our work over the years, including filming or starring in multiple films. He currently works on various commissions and as a co-trainer. He is a freelance film maker, editor and…
Sienna has been working with Upstart for several years, including on our young advocacy team for Arts Award. She is a trainer on our youth voice training programmes and was previously Assistant Editor at Voice magazine and is passionate about arts inclusion and creative education. She’s a graduate of the MA in Conflict Resolution at King’s College London and works…
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