El is a qualified Youth Worker with 18+ years experience working with children, young people and adults at risk as both youth worker, teacher, and instructor. After graduating from Leeds Metropolitan University with a BA (Hons) in Education and Professional Development, El moved to Dorset working with an International Outdoor Education Company as an Activity Instructor and then Guest Care manager. During this time El developed her knowledge and experience of Professional Development qualifying as a First Aid trainer.

Following a move to Hampshire, El worked with many charities and organisations in the third sector as well as Local Authorities, providing care and respite activities to children and adults at risk whilst also taking on more responsibility for staff management, fund raising and business development. Throughout this time El has worked with both children and adults with disabilities, those under the care of social services and groups from both mainstream and private education.

In her current guise, El is working with a local charity to develop sports volunteering across the county. She also supports the business development team providing support and guidance on funding and bid writing to increase and develop sport and physical activity across Hampshire and IoW.

With her abundant experience and skill sets El is now able to assist with the development of a variety of programmes and courses the Embers Bushcraft provides.