Amanda Hibbs and Trevor Wakefield both have experience across education, sport and culture, and in their new roles will have the same rights and duties as ordinary members, other than the right to vote.
‘The breadth of experience that Amanda and Trevor will bring to our committee is excellent – to have people who show such strength across the education, sport and culture elements of our mandate is a real gift,’ said Education president Paul Montague.
‘They both are characterised by a dedication to giving back to our community and making a difference.
‘We look forward to welcoming them to the committee, so that we can begin benefitting from their insight and knowledge as soon as possible.’
Mrs Hibbs is an experienced communications, marketing and events professional with more than 30 years of experience across the private, public and charitable sectors.
Her roles have included director of communications and events for the Guernsey 2023 Island Games, where she served for five years on the main organising committee.
She leads communications and events for Guernsey Mind, has worked with Grow on its communications and fundraising, and was previously part of the Guernsey Grammar School’s administration team.
She is also a deputy president of the Child, Youth and Community Tribunal and has attained a silver accredited tour guide badge.
‘Through my work with the Island Games and the charity sector, I’ve been fortunate to meet many dedicated and inspiring islanders who give so much of their time and energy behind the scenes.
‘I hope to represent them by bringing a fresh, external perspective to the committee, engaging openly and constructively, and helping to shape thoughtful, balanced discussions and decisions.
‘I’m looking forward to getting going and working with Trevor and the rest of the committee,’ said Mrs Hibbs.
Mr Wakefield began his teaching career at Forest School in 1971.
He later worked in hospitality and hotel management, holding management positions at the Hotel Hougue du Pommier and the Hotel de Beauvoir, before joining the College of Further Education, where he served as senior lecturer, vice-principal, and finally principal for 11 years until his retirement.
He founded the Guernsey Adult Literacy Project and has served as the chairman of governors at Blanchelande College, and as a director of Guernsey Arts.
‘I am delighted to be able to join the committee and I look forward to learning about, and getting involved in, the broad range of their mandate.
‘I hope that my experiences in education, the arts and governance will enable me to provide both support and challenge that will add an extra dimension to the committee’s decision-making,’ he said.
