Meet The Team

Louise Thomas
Projects Manager
Louise has been working with DEX for over a year now and oversees the running of DEX. With the support of staff, young people and Trustees she sources funding and oversee projects.
Louise has worked with children and young people for over 30 years and with deaf young people for over 10 years. She has worked in social care, childcare, youth work, education and management.
Her favorite part of her role is seeing young people enjoying themselves and having fun with their deaf friends without barriers.

Zara Emery
Projects Co-ordinator
Zara is our longest member of the team and has been involved in many different roles over the years. She runs the DDYC/DDYH events as well as advocacy support for young people.
Like Leah, Zara was also a member with DEX before coming to work with us. Her knowledge and experience are vast and she is a great role model to the young people she works with. Zara is deaf and BSL is her first language.
She has qualifications in youthwork and advocacy.

Kath White
Administrator
Kath is our newest member to the team, only being with us since September last year. However she has settled in really well and supports us brilliantly. Kath role involves making sure all our admin systems are kept up to date, working with schools and colleges, booking and planning Deaf Awareness training as well as supporting Zara and Mark with Events. She is also a whiz with graphics and technology.
Before coming to DEX to work, Kath was working in education as a SEND teacher. She has also worked as a communication support worker (CSW) with deaf people in the pass. Being BSL user she has years of l experience which she can fall upon when working with the young people. She is a great role model for the young people she works with.

Marc Hartley
Youth Support Worker
Marc is the newest member of the DEX team and brings lived experience as a Deaf professional with a strong background in youth work, education, and community support. He is a qualified Deaf Awareness Trainer, Deaf Instructor, Mentor, and Transitions Specialist. Marc has worked in colleges, youth clubs, and within the Deaf community, supporting Deaf Young People through key stages of their lives. At DEX, he works alongside Zara and Leah to support the planning and delivery of inclusive events and activities, helping young people build confidence, develop life skills, and feel empowered in both Deaf and hearing environments.