Meet The Team
Meet the Bradford team
Wellington Moyo - Local Services Coordinator
I have worked for Yorkshire MESMAC since 2007. I have worked with individuals and communities that are most at risk of HIV, doing prevention and social support. I have also coordinated national HIV prevention programmes which include Testing Faith and Welcome Hear targeting faith leaders and newly arrivals respectively. I have vast experience of delivering training to various community groups which includes medical professionals, and have delivered presentations on national conferences which include HPE, CHIVA and NHVNA. I have passion for people and I try to make everything possible to help others have better lives.
Pronouns: he/him
M: 07872 398 573
E: bradford@mesmac.co.uk
Jonathan Cookson - Community Development Worker
After studying for a degree in community education I began my career working in communities, ranging from young offenders to young children and families. I started working for MESMAC in 2006 and immediately loved the challenge and privilege of working with both LGBT communities and HIV+ communities. I feel lucky to be able to support people to achieve positive changes in their lives around their sexual, mental and physical health and take great satisfaction from seeing individuals and groups grow stronger and more resilient. I really enjoy my role at MESMAC because no two days are ever the same and I get to meet such wonderful and interesting people. If you think we can help in anyway please get in touch, we look forward to meeting you!
M: 07810 550 534
Olukemi Ogunrinola - Community Development Worker
My name is Kemi. I have professional experience in communication for social change within the civil society sectors. With an initial background in Pharmacy before moving to the Public Health field with a bias toward community-level projects, I have knowledge, practical experience and skills in programming for most at risks population. I have since joining MESMAC, been involved in implementing HIV prevention and social support strategies aimed at improving the quality of life of people most at risk or affected by HIV. My skills cover planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating integrated sexual health & HIV/AIDS programs which include training professionals, conducting HIV testing and working closely with various stakeholders in improving the quality of persons affected by HIV. I love putting smiles on people’s faces and result oriented.
M: 07872398718