St John Ambulance Cymru are pleased to announce the appointment of three new trustees to support the charity to achieve its mission to enhance the health and wellbeing of communities in Wales.
Gillian Knight, Rhys Jenkins and Professor Jean White CBE MStJ will serve a three year term, and alongside the rest of the Board, they will be responsible for ensuring that St John Ambulance Cymru is properly governed, financially stable and uses resources appropriately.
Gillian Knight is a Nursing Officer at the Office of the Chief Nursing Officer (OCNO), Welsh Government. Gill has worked in the Welsh NHS for over 27 years after moving to Wales from her native Ireland. She now supports the Chief Nursing Officer providing professional advice on workforce, regulation and broader professional policy. She enjoys running, cycling, and is a PADI certified deep sea diver.
Rhys Jenkins has practiced as a Barrister at Colleton Chambers since 2019, focusing on Family Law and Civil Law across the South West. Rhys has experience of being a Trustee at Cardiff University and the Cardiff University Students’ Union. With a background in higher education, quality assurance and students, Rhys is hoping to assist with the continued development of a learning culture that embraces diversity at St John Ambulance Cymru.
Professor Jean White CBE MStJ has enjoyed a successful career in nursing, with experience working as a theatre nurse, nurse academic, regulator, and professional adviser to UK and European governments and World Health Organisation. She was the Chief Nursing Officer for Wales from 2010-2021. Since retiring from the civil service, she now undertakes a range of voluntary and governance roles and is currently the High Sheriff of Mid Glamorgan County.
Paul Griffiths, Prior for Wales and Board Chair said, “Being a trustee at St John Ambulance Cymru is about being part of a hugely respected Welsh charity which has been dedicated to saving lives and treating the sick and injured in our communities for over a hundred years.
We are delighted to welcome Gillian, Rhys, and Jean on board as we look towards the future and begin to deliver on the commitments we laid out in our Strategy 2025.
I’m confident that they’ll be strong advocates for the charity and our work and I am very much looking forward to working with them closely to deliver our vision of first aid for everyone, anytime, anywhere.”
