A warm welcome to our new Trustees!

We’re very pleased to welcome four new Trustees to our Board. They all come with experience and skills that will help guide and transform Accessible Arts & Media for years to come. They join our Board of exceptional people who share and exemplify our values and we’re looking forward to working with them. 

Joining us this year: 

Jenny Anderton

Jenny Anderson stands against a brick wall wearing glasses

Jenny, an Occupational Therapist, brings her experience of working as the Head of Student Access, Wellbeing and Support at York University, to the Board. She’s been a supporter of AAM for many years, including volunteering with Hands & Voices while completing her degree. 

Mike Cross

Mike Cross stands against a grey background

Mike, a parent of a Hands & Voices and Movers & Shakers participant, has been involved with AAM since 2005, when his daughter joined Senior IMPs. As such, he has an invaluable insight into our programmes. He brings his expertise as a Project Manager for the Department of Education to his role on the Board.

David Martin

David Martin sits in a chair with his hands overlocking one another

David, a parent of a Senior IMPs participant, brings his lived experience and insightful perspective to the Board. David’s background is in journalism and communication, working for a range of publications and, in recent years, the Ministry of Defence and Cabinet Office.

Peter Baumann

Peter Baumann stands against a sunset background

Peter, a digital producer and composer, brings his passion for community, and his experience of supporting organisations such as Classic FM and NYMAZ with all things digital to the Board. A local Councillor in Selby, Peter’s passionate about inclusion and opening up access to the arts.

You can learn more about our Board of Trustees and the rest of our team on the Meet the Team section of our website.