Meet the Team

Liz Hill, Director at Daisi Liz started out as a secondary school teacher, teaching dance, drama and physical education (in London, then Peterborough), witnessing first-hand how young people flourished when immersed in demanding and exciting creative experiences over and above their normal day to day, in safe, respectful, supportive and fun environments. “I was lucky to have exceptional role models amongst my teaching colleagues in those formative years, people who were so committed to bringing artists into school, and to young people leading their own creative journey.” Liz went on to be Education Officer with Shobona Jeyasingh Dance [...]

Vicci Worthy, Assistant Director at Daisi Vicci Worthy joined Daisi in 2015 as a Project Manager and is now the Assistant Director. Vicci had been aware of Daisi through her previous role at Plymouth University and had always been inspired and impressed at the range of creative opportunities that Daisi was offering, supporting or creating for the young people of Devon and Torbay. As a primary art specialist teacher and visual artist, with an MEd in Creative Arts and Education, Vicci has always had a passion and interest in the arts and the powerful impact they can have on [...]

Kate Wannell, Project Manager at Daisi Kate started working with Daisi in 2018 and became Project Manager in 2019. Kate had been familiar with Daisi's work through her previous roles at Dance in Devon and South West Music School and had always felt a connection with Daisi's mission and values. Kate is committed to bringing diverse and enlightening arts experiences to the young people of Devon and Torbay through her role as Project Manager. Kate loves chatting with teachers and planning unique and exciting arts workshops and projects with Daisi's impressive local professional artists for and with young people. [...]