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  • Griselda Goldsbrough

    iMUSE Programme Manager - Wellbeing

    I’ve admired and championed the work of AAM for many years, so I’m absolutely delighted to have joined the team to support the iMUSE programme.

    As a visual artist and writer, my work has always centred around creativity and connection — especially in healthcare, museums, galleries and in the community. I’m also Art and Design Development Manager at York and Scarborough NHS Foundation Trust and St Nick's Art/creative Writing Eco-therapy lead as well as co-ordinating arts projects across the city. I’m passionate about the power of the arts to make meaningful change in people’s lives.

    I’m thrilled to be working on iMUSE, a space where music, movement and visual expression come together to create powerful moments of calm, connection and creativity. Supporting individuals to feel heard, seen, and relaxed is at the heart of everything I do and iMUSE makes that possible in such a special way.

    You’ll often find me surrounded by art materials encouraging creativity or capturing stories through images and words — always listening, always learning.

  • Hannah Hardcastle

    Programme Manager - Creative Learning

    I first came to know and love AAM in 2008 when I had the opportunity to start volunteering with Hands and Voices through my Performance Music degree. I started to work with AAM on projects in 2011 and I haven’t looked back!

    My main role is Programme Manager for our learning disability projects, which means I work behind the scenes to make all our projects are fun and safe! I am a qualified Signalong Tutor so I train all our staff and freelancers (and anyone else who wants to learn to sign!) on sign-supported communication and all things accessible communication.

    Seeing the participants blossom in communication and confidence is so magical and this is why I love working with AAM and being hands-on with the projects. You can usually find me using intensive interaction alongside messy play or iMUSE and you can always find me singing and signing with Hands and Voices.

  • Pam Jackson-Vickers

    Finance Administrator

    I’ve had associations with Cube Media, and more recently Accessible Arts & Media, for around 25 years and have played a part in many of their projects. I've worked as their part-time Finance Administrator for 11 years and I bring with me more than 30 years’ experience in Financial Administration in both the Private & Public sector.

    During the last 15 years, I've also worked as a mentor, job coach and trainer on inclusive community, Higher Education and employment programmes

    I'm a keen amateur performer in and around York for many years and am actively involved in Rural Performing Arts, including  the York Wagon Mystery Plays.

  • Jenny Anderton

    Trustee (Co-Chair)

    Jenny is Co-Chair of Accessible Arts & Media and Head of Disability and Inclusion at York St John University. An Occupational Therapist by background, she has worked in Higher Education for over 17 years, specialising in disability, inclusion and improving access for disabled students.

    Jenny first became involved with AAM as a volunteer with Hands & Voices while completing her Occupational Therapy degree and joined the Board of Trustees in 2023. She brings experience of strategic leadership, service development, accessibility and inclusion, alongside a longstanding connection to AAM and its work.

    Outside work, Jenny spends much of her time with her husband and two young daughters.

     

  • Peter Baumann

    Trustee (Co-Chair)

    Peter is a digital producer and composer based in North Yorkshire. He studied music at the University of York and now works across music, sound design, video, podcasting and motion graphics. Hs work has seen him collaborate with organisations such as Classic FM, Brass Bands England, Making Music, NYMAZ (now AMP), Make Music Day, and many more — supporting many of these organisations during the COVID pandemic to move their activities online.

    Peter joined AAM’s Board of Trustees in 2023 and became Co-Chair in September 2026. He is also Chair of Sherburn in Elmet Town Council, where he has been a councillor since 2021. He brings experience of governance, finance and digital communications to the board, along with a commitment to opening up the arts to everyone.

  • Mike Cross

    Trustee

    I have been involved with various AAM projects since about 2005 when my Daughter started attending IMPs. She is still involved and now attends Hands & Voices as well as Movers & Shakers. Over the years I have been so impressed by the care and professionalism displayed by the wonderful AAM team that when I was asked to consider joining as a Trustee I jumped at the chance.

    My background is in the construction industry and presently I work with the Department of Education as a Project Manager building new schools across the North East. I am hoping that some of my professional skills will be of benefit to AAM. My spare time is usually taken up with DIY projects and battling weeds in the garden.

  • Rose Kent

    Trustee

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  • Sue Waller

    Trustee

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