The People Behind The Purpose

  • Vanessa Gatman

    Operations director of The You Are Charitable Trust

    I do You Are because I don’t want to see teenage girls held back by the increasing amounts of pressures but instead, equipped to propel forward to fulfill their God given potential!

  • Hannah Lochhead

    Board of Trustees & Operations Team

    You Are was instrumental in helping to shape a positive view of myself growing up and learning about my God given potential. I am passionate about creating that safe space for other young girls and helping them to discover their worth!

  • Krysta Hagen

    Operations Team

    I do You Are because I love to get along side and support teenage girls to be empowered and encouraged to believe they are created with a purpose and pursue it with courage, determination and grit.

  • Ann Dane

    Board of Trustees & Operations Team

    I do You Are because of the positive transformation that takes place in the girls, the mentors, and the team on all levels; physically, mentally, and spiritually.

  • Lou Millikin

    Board of Trustees & Operations Team

    I do You Are because I love being a part of something which equips and empowers teenage girls to be all they can be, to not succumb to the pressures around them but to stand tall and be brave!

  • Nicole Hippolite

    Tech Team

    I do you are because I love putting my skills to use for a cause that brings life, hope and identity to all the girls involved

  • Emma Shepherd

    Operations Team

    I do You Are because I love seeing when the girls grow in their confidence over the three days and leave owning who they are!

  • Lily Gatman

    Social Media Manager & Operations Team

    I do You Are because I love watching girls realise their full potential and gain confidence to be themselves!

  • Ella Shepherd

    Website Designer

    I have been apart of You Are since its inception - as an attendee & ops team member. I have seen first hand the direct impact You Are can make on a young girls life, and believe it shares such an important message.