The Visionary Podcast

Our second guest of the series at the Visionary virtual coffee table is Kevin Kelly, Head of Policy, Partnership and External Affairs, Vision Ireland.

Kevin and Nina had an engaging discussion exploring the future of lived experience representation at Vision Ireland, with a special focus on their innovative Wayfinding Centre project. Kevin shared valuable insights into how authentic representation shapes their initiatives and vision for the future.

Inspired to enhance lived experience representation in your own organisation? Or interested in learning more about Vision Ireland and the Wayfinding Centre? We'd love to connect.

Please email:

Nina Chesworth, Lived Experience and Campaigns Coordinator, Visionary  

Kevin Kelly, Head of Policy, Partnership and External Affairs, Vision Ireland

You can find out more about the Way Finder Centre on their website.

Thank you to Andre Lewis Shorts who provided the music and Steve Nutt at Computer Rooms who edited the episode.

Nina joined Visionary in April 2023 as Projects and Campaigns Co-ordinator. At the time of recording Nina is fairly new into the sector. Nina’s career to this point has been one filled with creativity and entrepreneurship. Nina has a background in volunteering within the sight loss sector and is a woman with lived experience that has helped to provide a diverse and unique outlook to all she has done. Nina is hoping to bring a positivity to the sector and is ever the optimist. As part of the Visionary team she will be working to drive forward making lived experience matter.  

If you wish to find out more about the work Nina does or want to connect, get in touch with the team at Visionary on at [email protected]  

Credits:

Producer: Steve Nutt, Computer Room

Music: Andre Louis, Andre Louis Shorts

Raj joined TPT as a Trustee in 2019. He retired from BP several years ago, where he held senior leadership positions in IT and procurement.

Raj has been blind for most of his life due to a retinal condition, and was recently diagnosed with chronic conditions including Myasthenia Gravis and chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).  These experiences have made him particularly passionate about improving health care, and raising awareness and promoting the capabilities of disabled people. 

Raj continues to bring a unique and diverse perspective and wealth of experience  the many roles he holds within the health and voluntary sectors, including the role of trustee for a national  and local organisation in the sight loss sector.

If you wish to find out more about the work Raj does or want to connect, get in touch with the team at Visionary on at [email protected]  

This podcast was made possible by the Vision Foundation. 

Credits: 

Producer: Steve Nutt, Computer Room 

Music: Andre Louis, Andre Louis Shorts 

Clare joined Sight for Surrey as CEO in 2022 and is a highly experienced manager and leader. She has worked across regional and national charities in executive and non-executive roles. She has a wealth of experience in developing relationships within the voluntary sector, local authorities and the faith sector, helping to drive forward collaboration projects and alliances. 

If you wish to find out more about the work Clare does or want to connect, get in touch with the team at Visionary on at [email protected]  

This podcast was made possible by the Vision Foundation. 

Credits: 

Producer: Steve Nutt, Computer Room 

Music: Andre Louis, Andre Louis Shorts 

Natalie is the Director of Hareonna Diversity Limited and is an equality, diversity and inclusion specialist. She has nearly 25 years of experience working in the disability rights, diversity and inclusion field. She has worked on many projects including project managing Liberty, the first disability rights and arts festival to be held in London. In addition, Natalie has written guidance on the equality act. She has worked both in and out of the sight loss sector and has a wealth of knowledge. She has also provided training and attended many speaking events.  

If you wish to find out more about the work Natalie does or want to connect, get in touch with the team at Visionary on at [email protected]  

Credits:

Producer: Steve Nutt, Computer Room

Music: Andre Louis, Andre Louis Shorts

Dave is the Director of Insight and Customer Voice at the RNIB. He is a creative and analytic thinker with a long-term vision. Dave has an ability to led and empower teams through periods of change. Lateral thinking and determination make him a good problem solver and he has a passion for inclusion.

If you wish to find out more about the work Dave does or want to connect with him, please get in touch with the team at Visionary at [email protected]

This podcast was made possible by the Vision Foundation.

Credits:

Producer: Steve Nutt, Computer Room

Music: Andrew Louis, Andre Louis Shorts