Michael looking at the camera

Mike Lukes

Michael moved to Wales 20 years ago after a lifetime in corporate hospitality in London. “The best thing I ever did”. He now keeps

Emily Hinshelwood smiling

Emily Hinshelwood

Emily is a social anthropologist and creative practitioner. She is co-founder and Creative Director of Awel Aman Tawe (AAT). She established AAT’s arts and

Teilo Harrison

Teilo began his working life as a waiter, gaining four years of valuable experience in customer service, teamwork, and time management. He’s also worked as

Lucy Harrison pictured with dog

Lucy Harrison

Lucy says “it feels so good to be doing something to help the environment & my community after such a varied journey to get

Louise Griffiths

Louise Griffiths

Louise is our Hwb y Gors Centre Manager and has been working with AAT since 2022. She says ‘In my job, I get to

Amanda Fitzwilliams

Amanda is an experienced communicator and project manager, working in the not-for-profit sector and creative industries. After studying Law with French at Birmingham University

Smiling Volunteer wearing AAT apron

Angie Dickinson

Angie spent much of her working life managing Pontardawe Arts Centre, a multi-discipline arts venue.  This she felt was more a life choice than

Fern Church

Fern Church is our Energy Manager, bringing a grounded, community‑focused perspective shaped by his upbringing in Tipi Valley, an off‑grid community centred on natural,