Our Advisory Board - Expert Guidance & Community Voice

The Traveller Movement Advisory Board is a vital consultative body that ensures our work remains rooted in the lived experiences of Gypsy, Roma, and Traveller communities.

While our Board of Trustees holds legal and financial responsibility for the charity, our Advisory Board provides the specialised cultural, legal, and academic expertise necessary to navigate the complex challenges facing our communities today.

The role of the board

The board acts as a “critical friend” to The Traveller Movement, offering strategic advice on:

  • Project Development: Ensuring our initiatives are culturally appropriate and community-led
  • Policy Strategy: Refining our responses to government consultations and legislative changes
  • Community Engagement: Strengthening our networks with local Gypsy, Roma and Traveller groups across the UK
  • Ethics & Representation: Maintaining the highest standards of integrity in how we represent community voices

Meet the Board Members

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Jim Davies

Chair

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John McCarthy

Member

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Sabrina Stewart

Member

Florentina Chiriac

Florentina Chiriac

Member

Denisa Gannon

Denisa Gannon

Member

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David Smith

Member

Daniel Cooper

Daniel Cooper

Member

Kealey Sly

Kealey Sly

Member

Martin Gallagher

Martin Gallagher

Member

Colin Clark

Colin Clark

Member

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Sally Carr

Member

Charlie Doherty

Charlie Doherty

Member

Jimmy Doherty

Jimmy Doherty

Member

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Joseph Ward

Member

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Jazmine Barthram

Member

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Meena Doherty

Member

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Shannon Roncari

Member

Crystal Grace Smith

Crystal Grace Smith

Member

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Karl O'Dare

Member

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Felix Lynn

Member

Declan O'Driscoll

Member