Meet The Team
Our Manager, Melinda Orton, leads our team of Project and Admin staff, with the support and guidance of our Board of Trustees.
Our team has a variety of backgrounds and expertise, from Youth Work, Business, Management, Financial Skills and Mentoring.
Melinda Orton Manager Melinda has worked for AYA since 2012, and has been involved with many aspects of the charity during her time here, from volunteer memberships to overseeing the governance, finance and funding side. Together with getting involved with some of the one-off projects, like the Xmas Shop and promotional stands at events. Melinda studied a BA in Applied Graphic Studies which has been beneficial for the marketing aspect of the charity. She brings 15 years’ experience within the business sector and after having a family has been increasingly interested in the community element of the Aylesbury Vale area.    Melanie Ames Administrator and Bookkeeper Melanie is AYA’s administrator and bookkeeper. Following a career in marketing, she trained as a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer and now works part time at AYA. She has many years of office and financial administration experience in both large and small organisations. Brian O'Connell |
