Rosie Valerio - Trustee
Rosie has a background in human resources and senior management, gained in both the voluntary sector and Higher Education. She has run a local community centre, held senior roles in the National Trust and OXFAM UK/International and retired after 17 years as the HR Director of the University of Sheffield. She brings experience of governance, leadership and employment to her role as Trustee of SYC.
Rosie is deeply committed to SYC and feels lucky to be able to support such an expert, vibrant and caring team, who in turn support such inspiring young carers and their families.
Lynda Gill - Trustee
Lynda has had a varied career in a number of different educational settings. Her work with young people of a wide range of ages and ethnic and social backgrounds has encouraged great flexibility and awareness of young people’s needs, coupled with a caring approach and concern for equal opportunities.
Lynda’s most recent role was Senior Learning Mentor at King Ecgbert School, Sheffield, where she also held the roles of Deputy Child Protection Officer, Designated Teacher for Looked After Children, and 6th form tutor and mentor to under-achieving pupils or those struggling with issues such as bereavement or mental health issues of their own or within the family.
Lynda enjoys walking, learning Italian and attending yoga classes. Lynda also love spending time with family and friends.
Steven Brookfield - Young Trustee
Steven was supported by SYC for a year and then went on to join our Action Group, where he hosted three SYC AGM’s and worked as part of a team of young carers to improve services locally, nationally, and internationally for young carers. He has been a trustee with us since November 2020.
Steven is currently completing teacher training at Sheffield Hallam, specialising in Primary and Early Years education. He has experience in youth work and peer counselling, through a mix of voluntary and paid work with organisations such as Chillypep, Heppsy and NCS.
Thomas Atkin-Withers - Young Trustee
Sara Rehman - Young Trustee
David Stockdale - Trustee
Liz Close - Trustee
Sam Pilkington - Trustee