Hi there, I’m Hana (also known as Malika Speaks)! For several years, I worked with Metal as a spoken word artist and producer on various occasions alongside teaching and research, […]
Our Team
Abigail Boak, Senior Operations Producer: Cross-Site (She/Her)
Hello! I am Abby. I joined Metal in July 2024. From the North West originally, I currently live here on the Wirral, but I have lived all over the shop in England, […]
Simone Kelly, Marketing & Communications Manager: Cross-Site (She/Her)
I joined Metal back in the turbulence of 2020 after graduating from University of Leeds with an MA in Corporate Communications, Marketing and Public Relations. I was born and raised […]
Andrea Cunningham, Director: Southend (She/Her)
Hello! I joined Metal in 2019 after a career rummaging around in London’s museums and galleries. Originally from Stepney in east London, I moved to Leigh-on-Sea in 2006 for a […]
Jenny Porter, Director: Liverpool (She/Her)
Hi, I’ve been at Metal for ages, since 2007. I am the Interim Director in Liverpool and was around when Edge Hill Station was still just a train station. I […]
Sarah Livermore, Finance Manager: Cross-Site (She/Her)
Hi, I joined Metal in July 2022 as the Finance Manager for Southend, Liverpool and Peterborough. I have worked in finance for over 25 years, and have gained AAT qualifications. […]
Ruth Campbell, Director: Peterborough (She/Her)
I first started working at Metal back in 2013 working on a website (Idea1) that promoted arts and culture in Peterborough, as well as being Peterborough’s Administrator. I joined after […]
Paige Ockendon, Senior Producer: Southend (She/Her)
Every day’s a school day at Metal! Since joining the team in 2016, I’ve been part of a mermaid parade behind the Disco Turtle, helped bring 5000 young people together […]
Sarah Steenhorst, Producer: Peterborough (She/Her)
Hi, I started as a Project Manager in Peterborough in 2021 during the height of the pandemic. Receiving a warm welcome from the team, I have enjoyed being involved with […]