Meet the Team

The staff at Hessle road Network are all dedicated to providing a superb provision for the local community.

Julie Robinson

Chief Officer (CO)

Julie has worked at Hessle Road Network (HRN) for 18 years, gaining her youth worker "knowledge" on the streets of Newcastle years prior.  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. 
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Michelle Wilson

Deputy CO/Finance Director

Michelle has also worked at Hessle Road Network (HRN) for 18 years, starting just 2 months after Julie. Michelle is proudly 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. Our lone dedicated Senior Worker, she is in her element no matter the situation.

Obsessed with dogs and binge-watching TV series, Kirsty is always up for a laugh. 

Harriet Smith

Youth & Community Worker

With 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 & crafts and fantastic ideas that all the young people enjoy creating!

Rebecca Pexton 

Youth & Community Worker

Born and bred in West Hull, Becky is enthusiastic and full of laughter. She adds character and life to Network with her singing and hilarious videos. 

Ayisja Smith

Youth & Community Worker

After joining us as a university student in 2018, Ayisja quickly proved herself to be what we think is one of the top Youth Workers in Hull. 

A lover of reading, cats and her daily horoscope. 

Abigail Milnes 

Youth and Community Worker 

Abi  

Tanya Li 

Community Worker & Volunteers Project Leader 

Tanya 

Jo Cobley 

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!