Kate Auld

I joined NYS in June 2025 to use my experience in communications, behaviour change, partnership development and hands-on delivery in a new role to support community active travel projects and help kickstart a revolution in active travel in York and North Yorkshire! I’ve had a varied career across media, tourism, sport, hospitality and communications, from Radio 1 and […]

Izzy Rhodes

As a neurodivergent person, the values of accessibility and equity at NYS are super important to me and is one of the main reasons I felt drawn to the role of Active Communities Manager. I have a varied background in creative community development, partnership management, grant-making, and accessible and equitable practice – all of which […]

Karla Burton

I joined the North Yorkshire Sport Team in September 2024 after being at the mental health charity Mind for five years. I am passionate about supporting local people in local places, and I am lucky that my role as Active Communities Manager means I travel across North Yorkshire doing just that. My main role is […]

Neil Russell

My work history is primarily in local government within sport and active leisure for over 20-years. At the end of 2020 I left the sector and set up my own sports and leisure project management company, which I still run. The skills, knowledge and experience I gained in the public sector and private enterprise have […]

Sam Allum

 I love exploring and being outdoors, it helps me clear my head helps me reflect and supports my mental and physical health. When I’m not working, I’m normally out bouldering, caving, paddling or going to gigs. I tend to class myself as an average adventurer, I will dabble in most outdoor sports, but I’m not […]