Sarah Whitehead (Joy)

Sarah (Joy) Whitehead is an experienced community collaborator and innovator focused on social change and inclusion, currently serving as a Community Collaborator at The Lowry since September 2021. As a co-director and founder of Community Pride CIC since January 2015, Sarah has specialized in engaging vulnerable and marginalized groups, working with a range of partners including Church Action On Poverty and Salford University. With additional roles including Event Coordinator for Salford Mad Pride since May 2017 and Project Delivery member for Salford Poverty Truth Commission since February 2016, Sarah has demonstrated a commitment to mental health awareness and community engagement. Other contributions include involvement in the Jam and Justice action research collective, facilitating community leadership programs, and volunteering at the Windsor Homeless Drop In Centre. Sarah's educational background includes a degree from The University of Salford and attendance at All Hallows RC High School in Salford.