After joining Talitha as a practitioner, Jenna joined the Talitha team as Associate Artistic Director in January 2020. She became Artistic Director in July 2020.
Jenna is an actor, director, and writer who combines her skills in the arts and organisational leadership to serve communities and restore hope, dignity and worth to vulnerable groups. Alongside her role at Talitha, she also works in the Learning Network for the Methodist Church. Jenna has worked in the creative arts and ministry sectors - providing and implementing creative resources for churches, and organisations, and has previously run LifeWorks Creative Arts Centre. She holds a Masters of Fine Arts from East 15 Acting School (University of Essex) and a BA from University of Toronto.

I am a skilled and experienced trauma informed facilitator and trainer. For nearly 20 years, I have worked within commercial, charity, education and public sectors. My clients have ranged from front line staff, team leaders, senior leadership teams to young people, women in crisis and parents.

Jenny brings a wealth of experience in advertising, marketing, and fundraising to her role at Talitha Arts. Her career began in media planning for radio and print advertising, followed by over a decade promoting BBC Radio 4 programming across the BBC network. She then leveraged her skills in launching BBC's digital radio station 4Xtra and managing marketing for a yoga charity, where she oversaw events and membership growth. More recently, Jenny honed her fundraising expertise with a bereavement charity, cultivating donor relationships and developing digital fundraising strategies.

Jenny is passionate about fostering vibrant online communities through creative content and engaging in-person events that connect directly with Talitha Arts' supporters. Her background in Modern Languages, love for theatre, and dedication to yoga reflect her well-rounded approach and commitment to personal growth. These qualities, coupled with her proven experience, make Jenny a valuable asset to the Talitha Arts team.

Becky joined Talitha in January 2022, bringing with her a wealth of experience in the creative arts. Trained at Guildford School of Acting, Becky has dedicated her career to theatre and creative facilitation, particularly in outreach community settings. Her extensive background includes working closely with vulnerable individuals and groups, such as young refugees, women in refuge, and those in dementia and mental health settings. Through her work, she has witnessed first-hand the transformative power of art, drama, and creative expression in these spaces.
Passionate about the power of integrated art forms, Becky believes in their ability to foster confidence, empowerment, and hope. She advocates for the restorative potential of creative arts, providing individuals with a means to express their feelings and experiences creatively.
At Talitha, Becky oversees therapeutic arts programmes and external partnerships, ensuring that the charity continues to make a positive impact on those it serves. With her expertise and dedication, Becky continues to make a significant impact to support marginalised communities, both on the ground leading and managing workshops and behind the scenes in partnership and programme building with a strategic and collaborative mindset