Board Of Directors

Jake started engaging with young people as a  volunteer and has since progressed and obtained qualifications in youth work, counselling concepts, is a certified coach and recently qualified as a Neuro Linguistic Practioner.  Using aspects of his personal journey, Jake supports young people in understanding the root cause of issues they may face & develop projects which focus on long term change.

 ” I am very enthusiastic and passionate in sharing my experiences in hoping it can be of benefit to others. I feel that I am in a unique position to carry a message effectively to young people due to finding a new positive way of life. No matter how far down the road of destruction, change for the better is always possible.”

Jayne worked for the NHS for 37 years as a dual qualified nurse in psychiatry and learning disabilities.  She was the Team Manager of a Community Multidisciplinary Service working with children and young people with learning disabilities and challenging behaviour, primarily in their family homes, their schools and their respite care environments.  She retired in 2014 and now works part time for two Community Councils.

“Having spent many years working with young people, I believe some young people need to be supported to attain their goals in life, this support can come from within or outside their family unit.  Positive messages and actions can encourage confidence and optimism in young people and I feel Vibe Youth offer this to young people”

Ian became Director CBI Wales in January 2017 after 11 years of being Assistant Director for both Wales and Southwest of England. Prior to joining the CBI Ian worked in recruitment for several years and was a Director of Acorn Recruitment, he helped build up the Acorn brand into one of the UK’s leading recruitment companies. Ian Chairs the Wales Apprenticeship Advisory Board on behalf of Welsh Government, this enables Ian to contribute to an area that he has a great interest, he has a passion for apprenticeships and sits on the board of the Princes Trust in Wales.

“I am looking forward to getting involved with this great initiative.  Children are our future leaders, and it is important that we encourage, support, and empower them into making positive life choices. Thank you, VIBE Youth, for allowing me to be an integral part of your journey”