Meet the team

Trevor Smith

Director of the GEM Programme

Trevor works as an adviser in cultural change management and leadership development, and is a co-founder of the GEM Programme. A former senior lecturer at a postgraduate management centre, he co-manages The Board Room national networking group and delivers personal and leadership development for GEM students.

Geraldine Howley

Executive Chair of GEM Programme

Co-founder of the GEM Programme and previously head of one of the largest social housing providers in Yorkshire and Humber. A Chartered Surveyor, former CIH President (2015/16) and OBE recipient (2017) for services to housing and young people. Geraldine attends all GEM shacks and drives the unique opportunities offered to GEMs.

Ross Price

GEM Programme Administrator

Part of the GEM team since 2014, Ross is the first point of contact for any queries. He keeps everything running smoothly behind the scenes and makes sure GEMs are happy. A good listener with key strengths in mathematics, IT and organisation.

David Bramley

GEM Relations Business Lead

Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Housing with 38 years of housing experience, 18 of them in learning, development and qualifications. Previously at the CIH, David joined the GEM team in 2018 and brings a deep interest in professionalism, modern workplace learning and career development.

Steve Halliday

Personal Performance Coach

Bio coming soon.

David Tovey

GEM Programme Patron

A formerly homeless artist and activist who has exhibited internationally at venues including Tate Modern, Tate Liverpool and Somerset House, and founder of the UK's first One Festival of Homeless Arts. David leads the homelessness GEM shack, challenging GEMs to be the one person who changes a life.