Today Joanna talks to us about her experiences as a trustee with Artlift:
I live in Cheltenham and started as a trustee for Artlift this summer (2022). I was diagnosed with late-stage cancer just before the pandemic and decided to study in textile arts at the OCA to help my transition to a life with cancer and to soothe the difficulties with pain and mobility associated with my change in health status.
Prior to this I had worked as a Chartered Psychologist with an executive career in organisational health and effectiveness in companies such as British Airways and Hewlett Packard. In retiring from this work, I continued with my expert committee role in workplace health for the HSE and was looking for a way to contribute locally. I was drawn to apply to Artlift, both because of the purpose of the charity and how the attention to detail in the Artlift information gave me the confidence that I would be enabled to contribute my skills and expertise in a helpful way.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my experience so far as I learn my way around the governance of a small charity which has allowed me to bring in my experience from outside the voluntary sector and get involved in creative development work, such as their dance and chronic pain research project.
We are looking for new trustees, so if you have an interest in creativity and health, and can bring a fresh perspective to our board we’d welcome your application. To find out more about joining Artlift’s Board of Trustees click here or Contact Cath directly for a chat – cath@artlift.org
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