Douglas Hunter, Chief Executive
Formerly an award-winning painter Douglas has been with Equal Arts for 18 years. He enjoys combining grass roots activities alongside long-term strategies to provide creative opportunities to older people.
Kate Parkin, Arts & Health Programme Manager
Kate supports the delivery of inclusive and dementia-friendly creative practice and training across cultural venues and health settings. She has worked in the field of arts and health and participatory arts for the last 20 years and is currently on secondment with Arts Council England.
Outside of work Kate enjoys indoor and open water swimming in lakes and reservoirs (when not bitterly freezing).
Kerry Wood, Communications and Operations Manager
Having worked as a journalist for 10 years, Kerry returned to Public Relations and Communications supporting organisations to raise their public profile, widen their reach and share their stories.
In her younger years Kerry played women’s rugby, fleetingly.
Hannah Wood, HenPower Associate - London
Since graduating in dance and performance, Hannah has been exploring Asia. Her work with Equal Arts sees her deliver creative sessions with a focus on movement, story-telling and music.
Susan Ratliff, Participant Support Coordinator
Susan provides regular support and assistant to those participating in our weekly groups ensuring they have access to creative opportunities. The group workshops at cultural venues across the area are led by the interests of those attending.
