Meet the Team

Julie Robinson

Chief Officer (CO)

Julie has worked at Hessle Road Network (HRN) for 16 years, gaining her youth worker "Knowledge" on the streets of Newcastle before this.  Dedicated to getting the best deal for her community and passionate about HRN, Julie leads the team with a generous heart and fantastic sense of humour.

Fitbit fanatic, Julie regularly challenges the rest of the team and can be seen walking around the office at lunch time to build up her steps!! (doesn't like to lose!!)      

Michelle Wilson

Deputy CO/Finance Director

Michelle has also worked at Hessle Road Network (HRN) for 16 years, starting just 2 months after Julie, Michelle is proud Hessle Road born and bred and has made getting the best she can for this area her main priority.  Both Julie and Michelle make a dynamic senior management team, in tune with each other and what the community needs.  

The Mary Berry of HRN, Michelle can make a statement cake for any occasion! and believe me they taste divine!    

Kirsty Smith

Senior Youth & Community Worker

Kirsty Joined us in 2009, a qualified social worker who has specialised in youth work.   Obsessed with dogs and on the look out for one to adopt.  Since getting her Fitbit Kirsty hits 10,000 steps daily regularly!! 

Harriet Smith

Trainee Youth & Community Worker

Artistic talent and the patience to teach, Harriet is a qualified ceramics artist who loves to pass on her skills.  The go to person when it comes to arts and crafts, fantastic ideas that all the young people enjoy creating!!

Rebecca Pexton (Becca)

Trainee Youth & Community Worker

Becca breezed in like a breath of fresh air, full of enthusiasm and ideas, she's going to rule the world one day!!

Ayisja Smith

Youth & Community Worker

Ayisja joined us as a University student on placement, we loved her so much we decided she couldn't leave us!!  The Brainiac of the group a Masters degree beckons......

Sue Scott

Administrator

Sue joined our team in March, and is really whipping us all into shape.  A natural organiser who is firm but fair, with a wicked sense of humour! Sue has loads of administration experience across many fields.  

Tom Jubb

Youth & Community Worker

Tom said "I am a straight up geezer who is the king of pranks" He is also a sport and music enthusiast who loves to attend concerts and festivals.

Jo Atkinson

Community Worker

Jo is our dedicated community worker, in her element at our Community Drop In.  A great organiser and not too shabby on the website and social media!