Meet the Team

We Are Wonder is powered by a small team of dedicated outdoor educators, youth workers, creatives, makers, teachers and volunteers who bring a wealth of experience, care and curiosity to our work. Many of us balance our roles with other jobs, family life and creative practices, and while some of our work is funded, a significant amount of time is given voluntarily in service of creating meaningful outdoor opportunities for children and young people.

Over the years, we have grown alongside one another, learning, reflecting and developing our practice together. The fact that many of our team have remained part of We Are Wonder since the early days speaks to the strength of the relationships at the heart of our community.

Our Forest School Leaders hold the FOLA Level 8 Forest and Outdoor Learning Award, and our wider team includes youth workers, play workers, rangers, bushcraft practitioners, artists and qualified teachers. Those in assistant roles are actively working towards relevant qualifications in their chosen fields.

Everyone on our team—including volunteers—holds a PVG for working with children and young people. Session leaders are qualified in Outdoor First Aid, trained in Safeguarding and Anaphylaxis Awareness, and engage in regular CPD, mentoring and reflective practice.

Above all, we are a team that values relationships. We support one another, continue to learn together, and remain grounded in a shared commitment to creating safe, inclusive and empowering experiences in nature.

  • Gina - We Are Wonder

    Gina

    Gina (she/they) is an artist, researcher, maker and outdoor educator, and Co-Director of We Are Wonder. Drawing on over 15 years of experience across creative practice, education and community engagement, they create opportunities for folks to connect with nature through play, creativity and self-directed exploration. Gina is passionate about nurturing curiosity, belonging and wonder, and believes that meaningful learning grows from relationships—with ourselves, each other and the more-than-human world.

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    Marwen

    Marwen (they/them) is Co-Director and Outdoor Learning Lead for The Nest and We Are Wonder's Outdoor Woodland Youth Group. They are passionate about inclusive outdoor learning and have helped shape We Are Wonder's approach to consent, self-direction and accessible nature connection. Drawing on their background in forestry and horticulture and a love of creative and sensory play, Marwen shapes spaces where children and young people can develop confidence, independence and a strong sense of belonging outdoors.

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    Sophie

    Sophie (she/her) is an Outdoor Learning Lead with The Den and facilitator of Hearth, We Are Wonder's monthly makers group. With a deep belief in the restorative and transformative power of nature connection, Sophie is passionate about creating spaces where people can slow down, reconnect and thrive outdoors. As Director of Glasgow Forest School and a trainer with Forest School Training Scotland, she supports learners of all ages to build confidence, resilience and a sense of belonging in the natural world. A skilled weaver and maker, Sophie loves sharing traditional crafts and creative practices that help people connect with both nature and one another.

  • Giulia - We Are Wonder

    Giulia

    Giulia (she/her) is an Outdoor Learning Lead whose infectious energy, creativity and love of the outdoors light up every session. A keen adventurer, performer and walker, she enjoys creating playful opportunities for children and young people to explore, take risks and discover new possibilities. Whether through woodland adventures, circus skills or creative expression, Giulia loves helping young people connect with nature, themselves and one another.

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    Filip

    Filip is a Mentor and Outdoor Assistant, movement and self-healing facilitator, and father of four. Drawing on a lifelong love of playing in the woods, alongside a background in movement therapy and yoga, he brings compassion, playfulness and deep listening to everything he does. A familiar face across many We Are Wonder programmes, Filip is a steady, supportive presence who helps children and young people feel safe, connected and at home outdoors. Whether tending the fire, joining an adventure or patiently supporting a child through a challenge, he brings generosity and care to every session.

  • Helen

    Helen (she/her) is an Outdoor Assistant with The Den and an Occupational Therapist with a love of nature, play and connection. She enjoys supporting children to build confidence through exploration and adventure outdoors, and brings both professional expertise and plenty of enthusiasm to life in the woods. Helen is also well known for her excellent tree-climbing skills and her role as The Den's resident koala on a Thursday.

  • Katrina

    Katrina (she/her) is a teacher and outdoor educator who is passionate about child-centred, nature-based learning. Drawing on experience in schools, forest school and community education projects in Scotland and South America, she loves creating opportunities for young people to connect, collaborate and have their voices heard. Katrina supports youth voice and participation within our Outdoor Woodland Youth Group, helping young people shape activities, projects and the future direction of the programme.

  • Lillias

    Lillias (she/her) is a co-founder of We Are Wonder, Chairperson of the Board, and an artist, illustrator and maker. Alongside Gina, she helped dream up and plant the first seeds of We Are Wonder back in 2021, inspired by a shared desire to create more opportunities for children and families to connect with nature, community and themselves beyond the mainstream provision available at the time. While Gina went on to lead the day-to-day growth of We Are Wonder from a fledgling idea into a thriving outdoor learning community, Lillias pursued her creative practice while remaining closely involved, providing strategic guidance, thoughtful challenge and steadfast support as a Director and Chairperson. She remains passionate about creativity, curiosity and the power of nature-connected, child-led learning, helping to ensure that We Are Wonder continues to grow while staying rooted in its founding values.

  • Lizi

    Lizi (she/her) is a Board Member, Designated Safeguarding Lead and parent volunteer with Nature Explorers, We Are Wonder's monthly nature group for 8-16s. A psychiatrist with over 20 years' experience working with children and young people in the NHS, Lizi brings a wealth of expertise in child development, wellbeing and mental health. Passionate about the benefits of time spent outdoors, she combines her professional experience with a personal interest in yoga, mindfulness and nature connection, helping to create safe, nurturing spaces where children and families can thrive.

  • Jamiu

    Jamiu (he/him) is We Are Wonder's Treasurer. With over 20 years’ experience in finance, audit and organisational governance, he brings a thoughtful and strategic approach to financial stewardship. Passionate about supporting community-led organisations,

    Jamiu helps ensure We Are Wonder remains sustainable, accountable and able to grow its impact for children, young people and families.

  • Nora

    Nora (she/her) is an outdoor play and youth worker, community gardener and artist. She cares strongly about providing spaces for young folk to engage with the natural world, their hands and the imaginations of themselves and others. Nora is a keen crafter and maker, finding joy using natural materials and cooking foraged feasts outside and loves to share these skills with others. Her art practice is informed by many adventures into the hills, amongst wild landscapes and the creatures met along the way. Alongside her role at We Are Wonder, she supports a community garden, runs a small jewellery business and sings in several groups.

    Most of all she believes in the power of play!

  • Rory

    Rory (he/him) is a trainee Forest School Leader with a passion for music, play and nature. He loves supporting children to explore, express themselves and follow their curiosity through free play. Outside of We Are Wonder, Rory is an active musician who enjoys bringing music into his community and weaving creativity into everyday life.

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  • Volunteers - We Are Wonder

    Volunteers

    We’re incredibly grateful to be supported by a wonderful team of volunteers—young, older, and everyone in between. You know who you are, and we want to sincerely thank you for your time, energy, and commitment to our work. Your support means the world to us!

  • Board of Directors

    Wild Green Space CIC is supported by a dedicated voluntary advisory board of members, each bringing their own area of expertise (see above) and includes; Gina, Marwen, Lizi and Lillias.

    We hope to build the governance to more directly include young people in governing roles where possible from 2027 - watch this space!