Laura Watford
Non Executive : Schools and Community Engagement Laura Watford is Chief Executive Officer of STEMunity ; an innovative University and Industry led initiative brining together STEM subject academics, schools and communities. Laura plays a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of our education and community programmes.
Non Executive : Schools and Community Engagement Laura Watford is Chief Executive Officer of STEMunity ; an innovative University and Industry led initiative brining together STEM subject academics, schools and communities. Laura plays a pivotal role in supporting the delivery of our education and community programmes.
Hannah Roper
Non Executive : Inspirational Women Of Portsmouth Awards
Hannah Roper, entrepreneur, writer, speaker, podcast host and country music singer, founded The Female Creative to support women in finding a work life balance to suit their needs. Through running The Female Creative, Country on The Coast Festival and multiple passion projects, all whilst still working in the corporate world, Hannah shows women that by being strategic and building the right business foundations, it is possible to wear all the hats, have the right balance and still manage to watch the latest Netflix series! Hannah was the recipient for the Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2022 in the Established Business Category and is honoured to now be able to contribute to the incredible work of Pamodzi through being part of the team.
Non Executive : Inspirational Women Of Portsmouth Awards
Hannah Roper, entrepreneur, writer, speaker, podcast host and country music singer, founded The Female Creative to support women in finding a work life balance to suit their needs. Through running The Female Creative, Country on The Coast Festival and multiple passion projects, all whilst still working in the corporate world, Hannah shows women that by being strategic and building the right business foundations, it is possible to wear all the hats, have the right balance and still manage to watch the latest Netflix series! Hannah was the recipient for the Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2022 in the Established Business Category and is honoured to now be able to contribute to the incredible work of Pamodzi through being part of the team.
Sarah Roads
Non Executive : Inspirational Women Of Portsmouth Awards
Sarah Roads is the owner of three businesses specialising in Marine Recruitment and Payroll including SLR Recruitment and The Middle Group
She thrives on meeting new people and connecting people together. She is a Mum to two wonderful boys and is on the go all the time.
Non Executive : Inspirational Women Of Portsmouth Awards
Sarah Roads is the owner of three businesses specialising in Marine Recruitment and Payroll including SLR Recruitment and The Middle Group
She thrives on meeting new people and connecting people together. She is a Mum to two wonderful boys and is on the go all the time.
Jasmine Bone
Non Executive : Youth Engagement
Jasmine initially joined the team as project apprentice and is involved on our podcast, blog and social media development. She is a York University student and is an enthusiast for all things STEM. She has a real passion for studying and will normally always have her head stuck in a book because she is a firm believer that someone’s social status and background shouldn’t limit what they do in life. When she’s not studying, Jasmine is an active member of the Portsmouth community through avid fundraising and involvement in many community projects, particularly those surrounding STEM and female empowerment. She believes that everyone has the right to achieve their wildest dreams no matter what circumstances may be limiting them.
Non Executive : Youth Engagement
Jasmine initially joined the team as project apprentice and is involved on our podcast, blog and social media development. She is a York University student and is an enthusiast for all things STEM. She has a real passion for studying and will normally always have her head stuck in a book because she is a firm believer that someone’s social status and background shouldn’t limit what they do in life. When she’s not studying, Jasmine is an active member of the Portsmouth community through avid fundraising and involvement in many community projects, particularly those surrounding STEM and female empowerment. She believes that everyone has the right to achieve their wildest dreams no matter what circumstances may be limiting them.
Holly Jo Wilson-Baker
Non Executive : Youth Engagement
Holly 13 years old and a student in Southsea. She is part of the UNLOC CoPS team (Council of Portsmouth Students) and believes very strongly in student voice and how the opinion of our younger generation can huge impact today’s society. Away from school life, her hobbies are gymnastics, theatre, singing, art, scuba diving, and playing with her dogs. She is optimistic, enthusiastic and tenacious; she tries to always see the best in people and actively encourages those around her to push themselves, and to grow. Confident in her opinions (and not afraid to share them), she champions women’s empowerment and gender equality. Holly is proud to be a part of Pamodzi and looks forward to engaging with and sharing the youth voice.
Non Executive : Youth Engagement
Holly 13 years old and a student in Southsea. She is part of the UNLOC CoPS team (Council of Portsmouth Students) and believes very strongly in student voice and how the opinion of our younger generation can huge impact today’s society. Away from school life, her hobbies are gymnastics, theatre, singing, art, scuba diving, and playing with her dogs. She is optimistic, enthusiastic and tenacious; she tries to always see the best in people and actively encourages those around her to push themselves, and to grow. Confident in her opinions (and not afraid to share them), she champions women’s empowerment and gender equality. Holly is proud to be a part of Pamodzi and looks forward to engaging with and sharing the youth voice.
Ella Reid
Non Executive : Youth Engagement
Ella is a young campaigner from Portsmouth. She has been involved in many student and youth voice projects, from mental health co-production events to serving a term as Deputy Member of Youth Parliament for Portsmouth. With a strong belief that young people should have a say in how their world develops, Ella hopes to engage more young people in Pamodzi’s incredible work.
Non Executive : Youth Engagement
Ella is a young campaigner from Portsmouth. She has been involved in many student and youth voice projects, from mental health co-production events to serving a term as Deputy Member of Youth Parliament for Portsmouth. With a strong belief that young people should have a say in how their world develops, Ella hopes to engage more young people in Pamodzi’s incredible work.
Pamodzi Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Trailblazers Every year, Trailblazers from various industries are invited to be on the selection panel of our awards event. The 2022 Selection Panel includes Amba Tremain Singer/Song writer, Claire Marsh Co-Founder of The Box Fitness Centre, Alison Lee, Director of Biscoes Law, Shamilla Shrima Trustee Portsmouth City of Sanctuary and Lizzie Butcher, Community Sports Development Manager.
Project Partners Project partnerships have included Shaping Portsmouth, the British Red Cross, Artreach, The Red Sauce Theatre Company, Over the Hill Productions, Voyage Creatives, University of Portsmouth Cosmology Department, New Theatre Royal, Most Wanted Dance, Street-force dance, Southzone Dance, Dance-Alchemy, Bruckfeet Productions, JoJos Street Dance, Lucy Kate School of Dance, Hampshire Youth Dance Company, Wedon’tneedculture.co.uk, Electric Spice Broadcast & Media Production.