Your county team
The county team is here to support local guiding, as well as providing training, events, and much more.
There are currently some vacancies in the county team which are detailed on our vacancies page. For more information or if you have any other skills that you would like to offer, please email county office
Commissioners
County
Karin Hunter
The county commissioner is responsible for and accountable to the whole membership in the county, ensuring quality guiding is delivered at a county level.
Liz Pinnington
Undertakes duties assigned to her by the county commissioner and is her representative.
Janet Eavis
Undertakes duties assigned to her by the county commissioner and is her representative.
Divisions
Each division commissioner leads a team of dedicated and skilled volunteers to ensure that quality guiding is delivered throughout a division. Promotes and encourages opportunities within Girlguiding to volunteers and members. Promotes a positive image of Girlguiding and be an ambassador for its values.
Sally Settle
Anne Johns
Nicky Weisfeld
Position open
Lynn O'Bryan
Jo Bushe
Successor being sought.
Claire Kemp
Emma McLaughlin
Sue Beswick
Karen Pett
Lead volunteers
Youth opportunities team
See the youth opportunities team pages for more information about the work they do for Hertfordshire.
Catherine Farman
Provides advice and support to both those undertaking the Commonwealth award and their local leadership team
Rebecca Abrams
Advises and supports members of Rangers working towards the Queen’s Guide award
Katie Wright
Advises and supports Ranger members working towards the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Successor being sought
Bethany Eaton
Advises and supports Ranger unit leaders within the county and encourages the transition from Guides to Rangers.
Amy Walczak-Hobbs
Girlguiding has introducing a new offering for members who are aged between 18 and 30 and a group of champions has been formed to ensure that Anglia region provides a full offering of activities and opportunities for 18-30s members.
Chloe Sladden
Supports the county Inspire lead volunteer in creating visual and written content aimed at 18-30 year olds and updates the county Inspire social media platforms
Claire Kemp
Advises and supports young leaders within the county
Megan Nicolson
Heads up the county youth opportunities team and promotes opportunities to young members.
Alice Smith
Outdoor team
See the outdoor team pages for more information about outdoor activities.
Liz Pinnington
Coordinates the outdoor team, organises and supports outdoor events and trainings, liaising with other advisers, and promoting an enthusiasm for the outdoors.
Liz Pinnington
Position open
Position open
Provides administrative support to the members of the county walking team
Karen Latto
Supports volunteers with their going away with licences and promotes and encourages all aspects of residentials.
Alison Tuch
Promotes all forms of walking activities from scavenger hunts to mountaineering. Supports members undertaking walking scheme training and advises on walking events.
International team
See the international adventures pages for more information about international opportunities.
Elizabeth Pavlik
Supports the county international lead volunteer with promoting and organising international trips.
Katie Orger
Provides administrative support to the international team.
Victoria Rushant
Promotes and supports international opportunities and organises international trips.
Other lead volunteers
Elaine Wilson
Monitors and maintains the financial administration of the county.
Lauren Whittaker
Promotes Girlguiding Hertfordshire and advising members about marketing and communications.
Sheila Hill
Maintains the county archives covering the history of guiding in Hertfordshire.
Jan Mackenzie
Katie Hill
Liaises with Girlguiding nationally with regard to badges and certificates, and chairs the county depots annual general meeting
Sally Settle
Works to grow volunteer membership numbers and retain existing volunteers within the county. Supports existing volunteers to develop into qualified leaders.
Tina Cornish
An advocate for diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) providing support to Hertfordshire county volunteers to enable them to create a diverse and supportive space that promotes understanding, celebrates differences and empowers everyone to thrive.
Gillian Squire
Verity Maclachlan
Maureen Kell
Paula Moon
Coordinates and organises the training and ongoing development of volunteers.
County vice presidents
Rosemary Brenham
Val Morey
Barbara Hurford
County staff
Sheila Hill
Coordinates the membership systems management in Hertfordshire
Rachel Kemp
Provides administrative support for the county commissioner, team and lead volunteers.
Donna Groves
Provides administrative support to the county commissioner, team and lead volunteers.