Staff

FT Cymru Manager: Sarah Maslen

Sarah Maslen (she/her) used to teach sexual health in schools with a particular focus on inclusivity. This led her to recognise the disparities for some young people in her classroom(s) but also the need for wider and updated education on topics including HIV. Consequently, she worked with local authorities, school nurses, teachers, young people themselves and other relevant stake holders to change the curriculum in the area she was working within. She has continued to be committed to raising awareness and challenging HIV related stigma via education.

In 2023 she was appointed as the Fast Track Cymru Development Worker for the Swansea Bay area where she relished opportunities to connect with underrepresented groups and hold events in the community with the steering group and sexual health clinic staff. As well as being the Fast Track Cymru Manager Sarah runs Undivided Training and Consultancy which focuses on LGBTQ+ inclusion and awareness, she is an Executive Director of Trans in the City, is involved with the Welsh Government’s LGBTQ+ Advisory Group, supports an LGBTQ+ Youth Group in Swansea (GoodVibes) and is a show jumping coach for a young person with additional needs. Sarah is committed to ending HIV transmission in Wales by 2030 and says we have all the tools to do this.

FT North Wales and Powys Staff: Patsy Hudson

Patsy (she/they) has been arguing against HIV stigma since the 1980s, but became actively involved in 2001 when carrying out a series of research projects for Yorkshire MESMAC, later joining their Board of Trustees. With a varied work background including pharmacy work, research, adult education, social work and voluntary sector management she moved to North Wales for work in 2011, and is keen to ensure that all areas of Wales are equally represented in service design and decision-making. She joined Pride Cymru in January 2023, also working on a project to support the development of grassroots Pride organisations across Wales.

Patsy runs the online social group Rustic Rainbow for LGBTQ+ people in North Wales and sings with the Proud Marys, Chester’s LGBT choir. Her remaining time is taken up by trying to keep up with her loveable but disobedient dogs.