Staff

Development Manager Fiona Thackeray, MA (Hons) Psychology (first class); RHS cert. Horticulture (distinction)

Fiona has pursued her interest in the natural environment through conservation work with sea-turtles in Greece and rainforest ecosystems in Brazil. She has worked in therapeutic gardening for 14 years, with learning-disabled people in Bristol and visually impaired students in Brazil (with whom she built Brazil’s 4th sensory garden) before returning to Perthshire to support Scottish therapeutic gardening projects.

Information Officer Jenny Simpson, BA Hons Sociology & Social Policy; MSc Applied Social Research

Jenny started her own business selling herbs and salad plants at Farmers Markets in May 2008. Previously, as a University of Stirling researcher, Jenny was involved in range of projects within the Institute of Education; Department of Applied Social Science and with the Scottish Children’s Reporter Administration. She has also worked as a Tourist Officer, Retail Supervisor, Nursery Nurse and Museum Attendant, and brings these associated skills to Trellis.

Office Manager Genie Dee

Genie has her own photography and design business. She moved from the Netherlands to Scotland in 2002. Together with her partner Phil she transformed the coal yard that came with their house in a meditative garden. She has worked at a sustainable architect for 5 years. At Trellis Genie is putting her skills to good use.