Our Staff Team
Pieter Rossouw
Director
My background is in psychology, tech, and social impact, and I love bringing those worlds together to grow our community programmes and make the garden a welcoming space for everyone. Outside of work, I’m happiest hiking and exploring wild green places. I really believe time in nature can restore balance and help us feel more connected.
(he/him pronouns)
mirjam johansson
Ecotherapy Worker
I am here to manage our ecotherapy referrals and to support volunteers and buddies in the garden. I have been involved in community gardening since 2009 and am currently doing a diploma in Social and Therapeutic Horticulture. I also have a background in working with refugees and in engineering. When my fingers are not in the soil I like to do all things crafty.
(she/her pronouns)
Daniel strangleman
Gardener
I help run our ecotherapy garden sessions and oversee the maintenance of the site. I love the variety of activities the garden has to offer as well as seeing the positive impact the project has on people. I also volunteer in the garden as a buddy.
(he/him pronouns)
Our Trustees
NIGEL MEYER
Board Member
I’ve been involved in the voluntary and community sector in management for many years. I am very interested in the issues faced by refugees and people with mental health needs and got involved because I believe that places like the Peace Garden can be very positive for supporting people.
(he/him pronouns)
Alan Lieng
Board member - Treasurer
I believe FFPG can make a significant positive impact in supporting people, which is why I became involved. As a qualified accountant with experience in social impact investing, I bring a range of skills to help support FFPG's mission.
(he/him pronouns)
TOM BLACKBURN
Board Member - Co-chair
Through my work in the civil service and charity sector I have a lot to offer in terms of supporting and shaping the organisation. I am a firm believer in the wide ranging benefits that being active outdoors in nature with others can have on health and wellbeing.
(he/him pronouns)
Milica Milosevic
Board Member - Co-chair
I bring my varied professional and voluntary experience from my roles in the arts, charities and funding and my green fingers and love of gardening. My focus is on supporting organisational resilience and sustainability and extending the organisation’s reach, so that many more people benefit from this wonderful site for a long time in the future.
(she/her pronouns)