Emmaus Cornwall Board of Trustees:
- Robin Tatam – Chair of Trustees
- Sue Trewella
- Joanne Tatam
- Amanda Stekly
- Michelle James
Robin Tatam - Chair of Trustees
With a strong business background after a career in submarines, Robin has wide international professional experience, considerable experience of the third sector, along with various chair roles, and he really enjoys playing a key role in tackling the challenges of shaping projects/businesses, and inspirationally driving successful organisational performance. With strong influencing and team-working skills he loves working with people. The key to success in all his roles has been the ability to lead a team with a highly adaptive and collaborative approach, aligning them to an inspiring vision and strategy, with shared creative passion, and an agreed vibrant programme to tackle the future. Time in Cornwall has meant years on Isles of Scilly managing off island quay refurbishment projects, running and supporting a fishing fleet of trawlers in Newlyn, and involvement in Penzance/St Mary’s harbour revamp programme and Scillonian replacement, to name but a few.
Sue Trewella - Trustee
Sue, now retired, worked for Barclays Bank, Bristol and West Building Society as well as the Devon and Cornwall Constabulary in a civilian role; all her working life has been in Cornwall. Sue was an active voluntary member of St John Ambulance for 40 years, including just over three years as County Commissioner for Cornwall, finally running the St John Fellowship, an organisation for retired members. For some 20 years Sue was a voluntary observer for the Institute of Advance Motorists. Sue was the Emmaus Cornwall Chair of Trustees until July 2023 and now remains on the Board as a trustee.
Joanne Tatam – Trustee
Joanne brings a wealth of experience from her background as a single mother to three adult sons, all of whom have faced the challenges of finding affordable housing in Cornwall. Her professional journey began as a Drama therapist working with marginalised communities, before transitioning her practice outdoors as an Environmental Art Therapist. Joanne now serves as a psychotherapist for the NHS, providing vital support to those in need.
Her connection to Emmaus Cornwall is deeply personal, driven by her firsthand understanding of the housing crisis in the county, exacerbated by second home ownership and developer investments displacing local residents. Joanne is inspired by Emmaus Cornwall’s holistic approach to tackling homelessness—combining practical skill development with fostering a sense of self and belonging for those they support.
Amanda Stekly – Trustee
Amanda brings a unique and extensive background to Emmaus Cornwall, having been involved with the Emmaus movement as a customer, volunteer, staff colleague, and trustee at both Emmaus UK and Emmaus International. Her professional experience spans film production and working within a family business, where she has operated across diverse countries and cultures.
With strong roots and family connections in Cornwall, Amanda is deeply committed to the power of community in supporting those who need it most. Her broad perspective and dedication to Emmaus values make her an invaluable member of the team.