THE TEAM

Ann is In Her Shoes Creative Director, and runs songwriting and music for well being sessions. She believes everyone has the right to explore and find their own musical voice and express themselves creatively.She loves creating safe welcoming spaces where groups can create connections and friendships. She is a professional musician and violinist, and uses these skills with In Her shoes to connect with participants through global music, dance and conversation.

Lou is a Director at In Her Shoes and leads on business and programme development. As an experienced youth and community worker Lou enjoys facilitating groups and creating safe and welcoming spaces for women.

Working with In Her Shoes it is a joy to support women from diverse backgrounds to come together to find their voices and build new friendships and confidence. I love participating in our many performances and events which showcase the words and talent of seldom heard women.

Kathryn is a Director at In Her Shoes and leads on finance. As an experienced Trainer and Facilitator Kathryn facilitates workshops and events with In Her Shoes.

"I am passionate about women’s equality and rights to social justice and love to see the opportunities we create for women." 

A professional singer, songwriter, composer, community musician, choir leader and music therapist. Katy is an engaging and energetic workshop leader with experience of working with children, young people and adults in schools, health, community and prison settings.

Katy leads community choirs helping people to find their voice and specialist work includes work with people with autism, learning difficulties , dementia and other social, emotions and mental health difficulties.

Ruthie is a qualified music and creative practitioner who loves working within the community. She is passionate about giving a voice to the voiceless and supporting people to improve their self worth and self esteem through music. Ruthie is a singer songwriter and actress who loves performing, recent highlights include performing at Latitude Festival and Birmingham Commonwealth games.

Ruthie has had a wonderful and transformative journey with In Her Shoes starting as a participant, then a volunteer, and now supporting In Her Shoes with music facilitation, songwriting and social media management.

Elif is a Music graduate, violinist, and lover of all things languages, culture, and live music. Specialising in music psychology, she has a keen interest in using music in ways that support our wellbeing and enhance social connection.
Elif is honoured to volunteer with In Her Shoes, to help women through the power of music by giving them the opportunity to express themselves, connect with others, and feel safe and empowered. Elif  loves working in a space where women feel comfortable and vulnerable enough in each other’s company to share their ideas and exercise our creativity. It has been so special to learn about the stories of the incredible women  and a real gift to get to learn more about each other’s cultures, languages, and dreams. It has meant a lot to find a space where she is able to connect with other women from similar cultures  feels in a short period of time In Her feels like home.

Noori is from Afghanistan and has been living in Birmingham since 2008. With In Her Shoes Noori likes chatting and dancing with the women and enjoys the group. Noori interprets for Afghan women and is happy to be able to translate from Dari and Pashtu so that Afghan women can take part in the groups with In Her Shoes.