An ecologist by training, Adam has acquired a range of skills and experiences that he brings to DTA Wales; most centring around the belief that by helping communities to manage their local assets we build more resilient economies, value our environment and generate wellbeing.

Time in protected landscape management – in the Shropshire Hills and across the Severn Estuary – has given Adam a solid grounding in partnership development and strategic planning. And with spells within Greenpeace’s Policy and Solutions team a realistic understanding of the role of governments and the power of people.

The last twenty years of Adam’s work have been largely in social enterprise, with around a dozen start-ups / turnarounds under his belt in fields ranging from food and farming to energy and transport.

Adam is also a County Councillor in Powys and leads on Climate and Nature responses. In what spare time is left there is a house project and some hills to run up.

Having run and developed a number of social enterprises across the SE Wales Valleys since 2005, Nic has had experience in sectors including community growing/ practical conservation, disability and manufacturing.

A fascination for social procurement led to a move to a Housing Association and working closely with Welsh Government on the involvement of social enterprises in supply chains and the community benefits measurement tool.

At the same time as working part time as joint Wales Manager for Social Farms & Gardens, she started working for DTA Wales in 2019 through Renew Wales, Enterprising Solutions, followed by Community Led Housing and Buy Social Buy Local, before becoming Head of Business & Enterprise and starting to work on Social Business Wales.

Nic’s interests remain in making social enterprises profitable, procurement ready and getting more assets (including land) into community management & ownership. In her spare time Nic runs a small wildlife company offering trips and courses, walks, makes wildlife videos and enjoys being in the mountains in her van.

Anna has worked as a management accountant in both private and third sector since 1989 and has been Finance Manager for DTA Wales for since 2006. Running her own consultancy that works with a number of other third sector organisations, Anna has a wealth of experience in the financial management of large scale EU and other grant funded projects. 

 Outside of DTA Wales, Anna is a partner in a mixed beef cattle and sheep farm and a trustee of the Llandaff Diocesan Board of Finance. 

Sophie comes from a community growing and gardening background . She founded and managed a 2.3 acre urban community garden for 10 years, growing a thriving community space and securing the land as a community asset by campaigning successfully to preserve it as a garden after the local authority sought to sell the land as a development plot.

She has studied permaculture and worked as a consultant, collaborating on a gold medal winning garden at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

She spent eight years supporting community growers, gardeners and community groups around the UK in a number of roles at Social Farms & Gardens, including training and development, income generation support, leading the Gardens of Sanctuary project that helped gardens work with refugees and asylum seekers, managing the head office team and sitting on the Executive Committee. She moved to DTA Wales in 2023.

She is a qualified Gardeniser Trainer and APM Project Manager. In her free time Sophie has converted a narrow boat and two campervans. She travels extensively and also likes to run, train, and climb things.

Matt has been with DTA Wales since 2019, for the Renew Wales programme through to 2022, then setting up and running the Egin programme as (Joint) Head of Outreach and Engagement alongside Louisa.

Prior to DTA Wales, Matt worked in the local food scene of the Dyfi Valley for several years, growing and selling food through a cooperative veg-box scheme and coordinating the community food resilience project Edible Mach, with which he is still involved within a volunteer capacity.

Matt’s earlier career was in the mobile tech industry, leading software projects that often brought together different companies in partnership. Matt works from home in Machynlleth and loves to get out into the surrounding hills and woodlands whenever he can.

Owen started as a Regional Support Officer for DTA Wales in September 2025, before moving into his new role as Asedau Ni Co-ordinator in October 2026.

Previously, he worked as an A Level teacher of History, Sociology, and Politics; an education worker for the housing and homelessness charity Shelter Cymru; and in various roles managing education, outreach, volunteering, and skills development at The National Library of Wales. He continues to teach A Level History part-time in a secondary school in Ceredigion and plays an active role in a number of social enterprises.

The experience he has gained in establishing, developing, and working as part of social enterprises has reinforced his belief that local action empowers people and communities. He believes meaningful change can happen from the ground up when people are confident enough to tackle the challenges they face. Owen is passionate about supporting community groups and social enterprises to grow  and enabling them to take ownership of their future.

Holly grew up in North Wales in a community of climbers, which sparked her lifelong passion for the outdoors and an appreciation for the power of community. During her time at university, she became deeply involved in campaigning and social issues, leading the Equal Access at Bath campaign. This successful initiative secured a scholarship for asylum seekers, marking the start of her commitment to creating opportunities for others.

After graduating, Holly built a career in the third sector, working in development, communications, and fundraising roles across the UK and internationally. Her work has included managing donor relationships, securing grants for grassroots projects, and developing partnerships. While travelling in South America, Holly managed a climbing hostel in Colombia and founded Cordadas, a grassroots social project introducing local youth to climbing. This initiative provided young people with skills, confidence, and alternative opportunities for the future.

Holly joined DTA in late October 2024 and is excited to contribute to the organisation’s mission. She is passionate about sharing the inspiring work of DTA and its member organisations, highlighting the positive changes they are bringing to communities across Wales.

With a background in technology and engineering Keith has several years’ experience as a CEO of a UK PLC, a company in the electronics recycling and renewable energy sector which he founded in Swansea Vale. He helped grow the company from a brownfield site to a leading international business achieving the accolade of Welsh company of the year. Keith is on the board of two community energy companies based in south Wales, was previously chair of the Swansea Economic Regeneration Partnership and an original member of the Swansea Bay City region board. Keith was a member of the Welsh Government’s materials and manufacturing sector panel and has consulted on many utility scale renewable energy projects in South Wales.

Before joining DTA Wales he was running a community energy project in Merthyr vale helping community groups in the area tackle fuel poverty. Keith’s hobbies include golf and cycling.

Honey is the Regional Support Officer for South East Wales and Cardiff Capital region. Raised in Cardiff and fluent in Welsh, Honey is passionate about celebrating shared values, connecting communities, and using place-based approaches to address local issues.  

Having spent most of her early career working and volunteering in the local art scene in Cardiff, Honey moved to London to study Fine Art at Goldsmiths University. A year after graduating, she returned home to South Wales and began working in the Third Sector. Her experience includes working as a Funding Officer for The National Lottery Community Fund and as a Community Engagement Co-ordinator for a children’s reading charity. 

In February 2025, Honey became a Director of Lone Worlds CBC, a queer-run, non-profit organisation championing LGBTQIA+ voices. Honey has been a member since 2020, facilitating workshops, events, and supporting with governance. 

Outside of work, Honey is gradually returning to her art practice, now with a growing focus on writing. She also enjoys local gigs, knitting, and spending time with her cats, Elton and Bibi!

Kelly is passionate about making a difference within her role and as a highly organised and meticulous individual, ensures that all organisations that come to us for help are matched with the best possible mentor for their needs.   

With a background in performing arts, experience in events, digital design, photography, marketing, as well as book-keeping, Kelly came to DTA from Open Newtown as Communications Manager and front of house at their newly opened Hafan yr Afon community building.  

In her spare time Kelly runs a young performers stage school, as well as being a busy mum of two.   

Jaime works as an administrator for DTA Wales. She’s been in admin for over 20 years, but this is the first time she’s worked somewhere that really connects with what she cares about. She’s especially happy to be using her skills to support businesses across Wales who are taking action to improve their communities.

Outside of work, she teaches yoga, studies yoga therapy, and keeps busy by being a mum to two energetic boys.

Oisin grew up in Caernarfon, surrounded by the sea and mountains of North Wales, which played a formative role in shaping his career and long-standing involvement in the third sector. He studied Physical Geography at Aberystwyth University, including a year at the University of Bergen in Norway.

After graduating, Oisin moved to Australia and the Netherlands before returning to North Wales. There he gained experience in farming, viticulture and managing ultra marathons. His passion for working with communities was inspired by previous work in Maesgeirchen, where he saw first-hand the direct impact that community-led action can have.

Before joining DTA Wales, Oisin was Chief Operating Officer of a River Trust, gaining valuable experience in the impacts of water pollution and flooding. Fluent in Welsh, he is keen to apply this expertise to support development projects and strengthen community resilience across Wales.

Maxine is one of our Administrators and communications support, she grew up in Wrexham and left 11 years ago to attend University of Bangor, to study Psychology and Social Policy, she fell in love with Eryri. Maxine has a passion for helping people and working with companies who support local businesses and communities. 
 
In her free time Maxine climbs, runs, cycles, hikes, enjoys van trips and spends a lot of time in the kitchen cooking and baking from locally sourced foods for her family. 

Jude joined DTA Wales in 2026, having completed a PhD at Aberystwyth University on the socio-economic history of Mid Wales in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.  Previously, Jude worked for the Church of England for some 20 years, during which time she designed, managed, delivered and evaluated complex community, health, and heritage programmes and projects, and led multi-agency partnerships (NHS, local authorities, third sector), with funders including the National Lottery, Trussell and CUF.  Jude also oversaw 18 community buildings (churches and halls), almost all listed buildings, including a number of conservation projects.  With experience in urban and rural areas of multiple deprivation, Jude understands the crucial role of community assets and groups in creating sustainable communities. 

Alongside her work at DTA, Jude continues to do historical research and writing, and is a freelance evaluator and bid writer. 

Jude’s other interests include birdwatching, Welsh folk music, and posting quirky historical snippets on LinkedIn.

Dan joined DTA Wales in September 2026 as Facilities Management Advisor, supporting community organisations through the Asedau Ni programme. His work focuses on helping groups manage their buildings and spaces safely and sustainably, building the confidence and knowledge they need to make informed decisions. 

A generalist with over 20 years’ experience across different sectors, Dan has worked in roles ranging from hands-on delivery to senior leadership. He brings a practical understanding of the pressures organisations face and enjoys getting to the root of problems, connecting people and finding workable solutions. He is also co-founder of BALDILOCKS, a social enterprise focused on wellbeing and inclusion. 

Based in Bridgend, Dan lives with his wife Kath, their two sons and their dachshund, Bron. He loves listening to and making music, dabbling on the drums, piano and guitar; a creative outlet that has made a real difference to his mental health.