Julie Sangani is a dedicated professional who is passionate about aiding young people in developing leadership and management skills, especially those from underrepresented groups. Her current positions include Cabinet Member (Job Sharing) at Cardiff City Council, responsible for Public Health, Equality, Diversity, and Asylum Seekers, and the local Councillor.
She is poised to become a part-time Business Development Manager at Learning Disability Wales, aiming to advance her dedication to the integration of individuals with learning disabilities into society.
Her professional journey started as a community school governor, championing the needs of the youth. As a woman of colour in a significant role, she is committed to ensuring that diverse perspectives are represented, and that the youth have a voice.
Previously, Julie has been associated with Chwarae Teg and The Prince’s Trust Cymru. She created numerous opportunities for young people from various backgrounds by networking and collaborating with partner organisation.
Being a founder member of The Indian Women Association of Wales, she assists Indian women overcoming cultural hurdles by providing practical and emotional support and highlighting accessible resources.
In her role as a county councillor, she encourages democratic engagement and she is also a Co-Vice Chair of NWAMI, promoting intercultural understanding.
She has an established history of successful project execution, time management, and involvement with diverse communities, underscoring her dedication to making a positive impact.
Sarah Boswell. Having spent the past 20 years working across government, not-for-profits, and arts boards, Sarah brings invaluable insights and connections to this role. Their commitment to the development of the arts is unwavering, grounded in a comprehensive understanding of the cultural, economic, and socio-political landscapes in which the Arts Council operates.
As a champion of the Well-being of Future Generations Act, Sarah will support the integration of this into the Arts Council’s strategy, ensuring a sustainable and equitable future for Welsh arts. Their previous roles, including with Arts Queensland, Queensland Ballet and Creative New Zealand, showcase their ability to foster diversity, inclusion, and economic outcomes through innovative programming and strategic planning.
In this role, Sarah will support ACW in bridging local and international gaps and fostering growth and collaboration within the arts sector. We are confident in their ability to support the Arts Council of Wales in navigating current challenges and promoting the arts for the benefit of all communities in Wales.
Jonathan Pugh is a senior lecturer in theatre and media at University of Wales Trinity Saint David where over twenty-five years he has devised, produced and toured work for theatre audiences and recently overseen participatory and collaborative projects in the Swansea and Carmarthen area.
Striking a balance between the often quantitative work of higher education and the qualitative impact of the arts across society in the contemporary creative industries has involved connecting technology to narrative to provide a platform and a space for the development of creative voices through education and training.
As a firm believer that our environment informs our stories as told by our artists and communities, Jonathan holds an MA in Classical Studies in which he connected geological events to Ancient Greek origin myth. He continues to work towards facilitating existing mythologies and stories 'yet to be explored' through physical and site derived practice and embraces the capacity for creative engagement as underlined by our Wellbeing of Future Generations Act.
A lover of the natural world and the influence that Wales' natural resources continue to have globally, he recognises the potential for inspiration and discourse that grounding language, identity and location creates in our extensive and multi-layered arts scene.
An alumnus of Aberystwyth University and UWTSD, and previously a board member of Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, Jonathan has significant experience of creative and educational compliance to support the stories we tell ourselves across our narrative Nation.