Gabriella Van Beek - Manager
Gabriella has a background in health, with a Master’s of Public Health from the University of Chester and a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Sciences. She has worked with Healthwatch previously as a Projects Officer in a borough of London. She is passionate about involving herself in work that is focused on helping the community and improving the health of others. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and spending time in the outdoors.
gabriella@healthwatchnorthamptonshire.co.uk
Jemma Frater - Digital Communications and Marketing Apprentice
Jemma completed a two year course in social media and marketing, before becoming part of our team as the Digital Communications and Marketing Apprentice. In this role Jemma is responsible for various digital roles, including but not limited to updating website content and producing newsletters and social media posts, all to provide information to the community while working towards increasing our reach.
jemmafrater@healthwatchnorthamptonshire.co.uk
Esther Stimpson - Project Manager and Young Healthwatch Lead
Esther Stimpson is returning to Healthwatch Northamptonshire after taking some time out to complete a Law degree. She previously worked for us for 5 years in the same role. Esther is working part time while completing her PhD which will be looking at maternity services in prisons. Her work will be focusing on children, young people and families. Esther is excited to be working with Young Healthwatch again.
estherstimpson@healthwatchnorthamptonshire.co.uk
Penelope McDermott - Officer
Penny had worked many years in the charity sector before returning to university to study Psychology. She has previously worked with Healthwatch as a project assistant and has now returned full time as our officer. She is passionate about making sure that individual's voices are heard and that they have a chance to shape the services they use.
