Education and Training

Jemma joined AWARE NI in March 2022 as an Education and Training Officer.

Jemma has worked for a number of charities over the years including RNIB, Mencap, Action Mental Health, alongside volunteering for Woman’s Aid and Samaritans. She has a Masters in Counselling and Therapeutic Communication and is a solution-focused Hypnotherapist. 

Jemma is passionate about travelling, her pets, and keeping fit with aerial yoga, aerial hoop, and polercise.

Nigel Fyffe joined AWARE NI in June 2019 as an Education and Training Officer. He has previously worked as a trainer/educator in Mental Health, Substance misuse, Community Relations and the Youth Work sector.  Outside of work he enjoys sport and the outdoors, and is a keen taxi driver for his two teenagers.

Emma joined AWARE NI in 2022, having previously worked at two other local charities as a project worker and regional coordinator. She is passionate about promoting good mental health, resilience and wellbeing, especially with children. Emma was previously a teacher and spent ten years teaching in England and in the Middle East, and provided pastoral care and wellbeing as a year head. She previously taught English as a Foreign Language, in Prague, Berlin and Bolivia, and enjoyed being able to travel and experience new cultures.

Outside work Emma enjoys being outdoors, walking, camping and road trips. She is a keen cook (with mixed results) and enjoys reading, watching films, going to gigs and spending time with friends.

Colleen joined the AWARE NI team in May of 2023 as an Administrator for the Education and Training team, bringing experience from previous administration roles.

In her spare time, Colleen enjoys photography, spending time with her family, and socialising with friends.

Olivia joined the AWARE NI Team in October 2022 as an Administrator for the Education and Training team. She is passionate about encouraging people to talk about their mental health.

Outside of work, Olivia enjoys travelling, spending time with her friends and listening to music.