Meet the team
Vanessa Miles
Catherine Rees-Stephan
Catherine Rees-Stephan
Founder and Director
Vanessa is responsible for the day to day running of Well Image CIC (Community Interest Company) and is the principal course leader.
She has extensive experience in both professional photography and arts education and is an experienced teacher.
Catherine Rees-Stephan
Catherine Rees-Stephan
Catherine Rees-Stephan
Director
Having worked as a leader in education for 20 years (including headships of both rural and city schools), Catherine is passionate about the wellbeing of children and families. Over the past five years, Catherine has worked with a multi-agency team to set up the Early Help for Mental Health service across Devon. She currently works
Director
Having worked as a leader in education for 20 years (including headships of both rural and city schools), Catherine is passionate about the wellbeing of children and families. Over the past five years, Catherine has worked with a multi-agency team to set up the Early Help for Mental Health service across Devon. She currently works as a professional coach and school improvement leader across Devon, Torbay and Plymouth, to strengthen leadership, community engagement and team effectiveness. She also works with individuals to build positive mental health and wellbeing. Catherine’s interests include singing, playing the piano, wild swimming and photography.
Emma Carter
Catherine Rees-Stephan
Andrea Gallagher
Director
Emma is an independent consultant and training specialist working with humanitarian agencies at national, regional and international level. She has over 25 years experience working in the field of training and facilitation, developing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes in a variety of technical and thematic areas illus
Director
Emma is an independent consultant and training specialist working with humanitarian agencies at national, regional and international level. She has over 25 years experience working in the field of training and facilitation, developing, delivering and evaluating learning programmes in a variety of technical and thematic areas illustrated in her portfolio of work and remains enthusiastic about her work. The diversity of issues with which she has engaged has given her a unique insight into multiple disciplines, organisations and issues, which enables her to bring a richness of experience to her work. She is a skilled and experienced communicator, who enjoys working with diverse audiences. Her clients include INGOs, UN agencies, the Red Cross Movement, governments, donor agencies and the private sector.
Andrea Gallagher
Catherine Rees-Stephan
Andrea Gallagher
Director
Andrea is a writer, educator, trustee and volunteer working across the Arts, Community and Education sectors. Her experience and skills range from senior leadership experience in Further Education, SEN, Prison Education and Adult Social Care. She believes the transformational healing power of nature and community is key to our rec
Director
Andrea is a writer, educator, trustee and volunteer working across the Arts, Community and Education sectors. Her experience and skills range from senior leadership experience in Further Education, SEN, Prison Education and Adult Social Care. She believes the transformational healing power of nature and community is key to our recovery, health and wellbeing. She is a Media, Arts and Literature Education Specialist and has a deep passion for the Expressive Arts.
Walking and deep listening in nature are her favourite things. She is also a keen birder and loses many an hour watching the grey herons on the Exminster Marshes.
She is excited to be part of Well Image and enjoys playing her role in supporting the vital service it provides clients and communities.