Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Dr. Mandy Curtis
Event Director | Global Educator
BACKGROUND: History of Art & Archaeology Degree (Africa and Asia) | PGCE Primary | PhD: Human Geography
EXPERIENCE: 20 years in events, education and research, with a focus on diversity, inclusion and community. Senior Lecturer in International Event Management with University of Brighton.
ENJOYS: Camper van trips, live music
BOARD MEMBERSHIP: Visit 1066 Country (DMO), Hastings Town Board (Cultural Rep), Bexhill Town Board (Cultural Rep), Hastings & St Leonards Cultural Connections (Chair), Association of Event Management Education (Secretary), Festival Culture Research & Education (Editorial Board), GuestHouse Storytellers (Vice Chair), National Children’s Carnival/Sustainable Carnival Alliance (member)
Meena Winter
Senior Event Producer
BACKGROUND: BA Hons Language Studies with German and Public Relations
EXPERIENCE: 15 years experience in Marketing, Events and Business Development.
ENJOYS: Travelling, gym, walking, festivals exploring new languages and spending time with my family and friends.
Lesley Shareif
Accounts Administrator
BACKGROUND: BA Hons Development Studies.
EXPERIENCE: Worked in project & general office administration since 2004 and been in accounts based environments since 1996.
ENJOYS: Photography, badminton, reading, travelling, theatre, concerts, art
Ruth England
Global Educator
BACKGROUND: Fine Art, Post Graduate Certificate in Education: Post Compulsory Education, Post Graduate Certificate: Education for Sustainability
EXPERIENCE: Community Artist and Active Citizenship facilitator, 10 years working in Global Education, coordinating work with schools and teacher training.
ENJOYS: Art, photography, swimming, languages
Sandra Hui
Digital Media Officer
BACKGROUND: Designer and programmer.
EXPERIENCE: 12+ years designing for a wide range of industries including non-profit companies and international commercial entities.
ENJOYS: Reading, crocheting, designing and sitting in giant beanbags with a mug of hot chocolate.
Juan Bishop
Marketing and Production Officer
BACKGROUND: Digital Music Production, Live Audio Technical, Event Management and Digital Design.
EXPERIENCE: With over 12 years of extensive experience in live production, I have held various roles from backline head of department to mix engineer for festivals with capacities exceeding 30,000 attendees. I also bring over 5 years of managerial expertise in overseeing lettings and venue management.
ENJOYS: Spending time with my wife and our two young children.
BOARD MEMBERSHIP: Bexhill College Governor, Finance and Property Committee