Stuart subsequently worked in ship management and marine consultancy, predominately taking instructions from underwriters and lawyers but also working in marine logistics and port development. 2016 saw a move closer to home to work with the RNLI where he is now the Area Lifesaving Manager covering Ynys Mon and Pen Llyn.

Having gone away to sea at 16 Stuart read law as a mature student graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree in 2008. He is an enthusiastic Welsh learner and is also a Trustee of Caernarfon Harbour Trust.

Stuart scuba dives, paddles a sea kayak and carries surf boards around for his kids.

Paul has chaired the Outdoor Education Advisers’ Panel (OEAP), Mountain Training Cymru, and has been a regional chair for the Association of Heads of Outdoor Education Centres (AHOEC). He is a former founder Trustee for the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom and helped develop the LOtC Quality Badge and LOtC Mark for Schools. He was also a trustee of the Field Studies Council for 7 years and until summer 2022, was a governor of a large secondary school committed to outdoor learning. Previous roles include being one of the original authors of National Guidance for the OEAP and a committee member of AAIAC. He is an honorary member of AHOEC and OEAP. A firm believer in lifelong learning, Paul has learnt Welsh and completed an M.Ed.at Bangor University in 2000. He has also been part of the development groups for both APIOL and LPIOL and is a Fellow of the Institute for Outdoor Learning.

Faye has loved the outdoors since completing her Duke of Edinburgh Gold at school and went on to complete her mountain leader training as well as working as a fell and trail running coach in recent years. Faye has worked as a delivery partner within the Gwent and Powys regions delivering the Introduction to fell running sessions in the Breacon Beacons and Black Mountains. Faye is passionate about supporting people into the outdoors whatever their interest.

In her spare time Faye is a keen fell and trail runner enjoying running and racing over various distances, whether that on her local trails or further afield. Faye also loves to get out exploring with her dogs, daily walks in green spaces is an important part of her daily wellbeing.

Jo and her husband set up Conwy Sea Rowing Club 5 years ago which is an inclusive rowing club and have achieved Insport Silver Award. Jo is involved in running the club as both secretary and Welfare Officer and lots in between!

Jo is also involved with Penmaenmawr Sailing Club Committee with regards to more inclusive provision and has recently been voted in as Chair for Disability Ski Wales. She aspires to work within best club practice and ensure it works for the members!

Jo enjoys the Outdoors and as a family participate in hillwalking, climbing, surfing, sailing, biking, camping and much more. They are used to thinking outside the box with regards getting the wheelchair places! They have a genuine ethos to share information and experiences to enhance inclusivity in the Outdoors.​

A former trustee of the Ogwen Valley Mountain Rescue Organisation and Llanrwst Almshouse she enjoys a number of outdoor activities,including running (including 2 Snowdonia marathons), cycling, climbing, walking and triathlons.

She has over 18 years experience in Human Resources, working alongside company directors or trainees, engaging with staff regardless of seniority to devise and implement strategies that deliver on award winning business results.

Her main passion outside of work is climbing mountains and generally being in the outdoors. She is a qualified Mountain Leader and spends most of her free time planning new routes and adventures and encourages people to be outside as much as possible. Margaret is a huge advocate of the Outdoor Partnership, and the charities aims.  She joined the board in September 2021.

Katy’s connection with the outdoors goes back to the start of her career, when she worked as an outdoor pursuits instructor. She now lives on a smallholding in North Wales with her family, which they manage with a strong focus on nature and environmental improvement. Passionate about the benefits of spending time outdoors, Katy fills much of her spare time mountain biking, hill walking and outdoor swimming, and is a firm believer in helping people and communities make the most of the natural environment around them.