Angela Felkin Heins
About Angela Felkin Heins
Angela Felkin Heins is a Training Specialist currently serving as the Participation Development Lead at TGP Cymru since 2020. With extensive experience in youth work and adult education, she has held various roles at organizations such as Addysg Oedolion Cymru and Powys County Council over a career spanning more than two decades in Wales.
Current Role at TGP Cymru
Angela Felkin Heins serves as the Participation Development Lead at TGP Cymru, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she focuses on enhancing participation in community programs across Wales. Her work involves developing initiatives that encourage engagement and support for various community members. With four years of experience in this position, she contributes to the organization's mission of promoting social inclusion and empowerment.
Experience at Mind
Angela has been a Training Specialist at Mind since 2017. In this capacity, she is responsible for designing and delivering training programs aimed at improving mental health awareness and support. Her role involves collaborating with various stakeholders to ensure that training materials meet the needs of participants. She has accumulated seven years of experience in this position, contributing to Mind's objectives in Llandrindod Wells, United Kingdom.
Previous Roles at Powys County Council
Angela held multiple positions at Powys County Council from 2001 to 2017, accumulating 16 years of experience. She worked as a Senior Youth Worker - Information & Quality and as a Senior Youth & Family Information Worker. Additionally, she served as an Area Youth Worker from 2001 to 2010. In these roles, she focused on providing support and resources to youth and families, ensuring access to quality information and services.
Career at Adult Learning Wales
From 2007 to 2020, Angela worked at Addysg Oedolion Cymru / Adult Learning Wales as a Part-Time Tutor. During her 13 years there, she facilitated adult education programs, helping learners develop skills and knowledge in various subjects. Her experience in adult learning contributed to her expertise in educational development and community engagement.
Educational Background
Angela studied at YMCA George Williams College, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Informal and Community Education from 2009 to 2011. Prior to that, she attended St Pauls and St Mary's College Cheltenham, obtaining a Diploma of Higher Education in Recreational Studies from 1988 to 1990. Her foundational education at John Beddoes Comprehensive School in Presteigne from 1983 to 1988 provided her with essential skills for her career in community and youth work.