The EASA Team (ID 1113)

• Dr Rachel Walker
  Head of Service
  Dr Rachel Walker

  "Hi, my name is Rachel. I'm the Head of Service for EASA. I oversee all the work of the EASA team and support the Local Authority with autism related projects. Outside of work I like running. I have a great collection of running shoes."

• Lekiska Brown
  Deputy Head of Service
  Lekiska Brown

  Hello, my name is Lekiska and I am the Deputy Head of Service for EASA. I help Rachel to oversee the service and work with schools to support children and young people. In my free time, I enjoy being with my family and travelling to different places.

• Claire Collins
  Senior Educational Psychologist Autism
  Claire Collins

  I'm an Education Psychologist, so I help children to feel confident about their learning and relationships. When I am not at work I like walking my dog, Mora.

• Jacky Stevenson
  Parent Support Advisor
  Jacky Stevenson

  Hello, my name is Jacky. I am a Parent Support Advisor. I support parents and carers of autistic children and young people. I like to spend time with my family and socialise with friends.

• Marsha Walton
  Parent Support Advisor
  Marsha Walton

  Hello, my name is Marsha Walton. I am a Parent Support Advisor. I work with and support parents and carers of autistic children and young people. When I am not working I like socialising, entertainment, exercise and family.

• Linda Nevin-Drummond
  Advisory Teacher
  Linda Nevin-Drummond

  My name is Linda, I am an advisory teacher so I visit school to meet with staff, parents, children and young people to help promote their wellbeing at school and home. I like finding out about children and young people's unique personalities and interests. When I'm not at work, I love singing and am in several choirs.

• Vaneessa Sudan
  Advisory Teacher
  Vaneessa Sudan

  Hello. My name is Vaneessa and I am an Advisory teacher for Autism. I offer support and advice to staff, parents, children and young people. I enjoy spending time with my family, travelling and exercise.

• Christine Swallow
  Advisory Teaching Assistant
  Christine Swallow

  Hello, my name is Christine. I am an Advisory TA. I like working with TAs to provide practical advice and support in schools. When I am not at work I like cooking and going out on my boat.

• Jo Wicker
  Advisory Teaching Assistant
  Jo Wicker

  Hi, my name is Jo. I am an Advisory TA for EASA. I mentor staff in schools, units and SRP's. I provide practical advice and demonstrations. I love going to the gym and gardening.

• Beatrice Opoku-Addo
  Administration & Events Officer
  Beatrice Opoku-Addo

  "My name's Beatrice, the EASA Administrator and Events Officer. I enjoy giving families and professionals a listening ear, guiding and signposting as necessary. In my spare time I go to the gym and commit to my spiritual walk."

• Francesca Mingoia
  Data and Web Analyst
  Francesca Mingoia

  Hi, my name's Francesca. I'm a Data and Web Analyst which means I look after our marketing, social media and provide fancy data for our service. When I'm not at work I like socialising, having family time and looking after my wellbeing.

• Jo Dudley
  Communication Practitioner
  Jo Dudley

  Hi, my name is Jo. I'm an Autism & Communication Practitioner and I love my job! I work with autistic children and their families to support their communication, play and learning. When I'm not working I am watching football, weightlifting and meeting my friends.

• Jessica Patel
  Occupational Therapist
  Jessica Patel

  Hello, my name is Jessica, I am an Occupational Therapist. I help families and schools to support children & young people to engage in their daily activities. I like to watch movies (specifically Marvel) and go for long walks in the forest when I'm not at work.

• Dr Emma Stacey
  Educational Psychologist
  Dr Emma Stacey

  Hi, my name is Emma. I am an Educational Psychologist and I work within EASA. I work with children, young people, parents and school staff to support autistic children and young people's learning and wellbeing. Out of work, I like going for walks in the countryside.

• Martina Gannon
  Trainee Educational Psychologist
  Martina Gannon

  I am in my final year as Trainee Educational Psychologist so I work with children, young people, families and schools to make sure children get the best out of school. When I'm not at work I am training for triathlons. I love triathlons!

• Lydia Fox
  Assistant Educational Psychologist
  Lydia Fox

  Hi, I'm Lydia. I am an Assistant Educational Psychologist. At work I love supporting children, young people and their families. When I am not at work, I love travelling and visiting new places!