After a competitive round of initial interviews, it was announced this morning that USPG has welcomed four new members to join their Board of Trustees. All four additions have come from various backgrounds and experience, namely from media and communications, advocacy, missiology and Human resources.
“Together, these four new trustees bring the strengths that we need to enable the whole Trustee Board to direct and oversee the mission of USPG at this exciting point in our journey to serve the world church as trusted Partners in the Gospel.” The Rt Revd Dr David Walker, Bishop of Manchester
Samuel Williams
A leader with a multifaceted career spanning international development, strategic communications, and economic inclusion. He is the founding CEO of Hodos Consultancy, a globally recognised communications firm, and serves as the Global Private Sector Partnerships Lead at Christian Aid. A graduate of the University of Bristol, Samuel holds a BA and MA in Theology, along with advanced studies in Sustainable Development, Liberation, and Ministerial Theology. His theological training informs his approach to addressing complex global challenges with a blend of spiritual depth and practical strategy. Samuel has two children and lives in Bristol. He also serves as a trustee and treasurer for St Mary Redcliffe Parish Church and Partners Relief and Development.
Chris Dyer
Chris Dyer CB has had a varied career in senior policy and HR roles within Whitehall Government departments and the National Church Institutions (NCI) of the Anglican Church. She recently retired from her NCIs' role as People Director, which she held for over five years. She served two terms as a non-executive trustee with the social enterprise HCT Group. Chris has worshipped at both Anglican and Methodist churches and currently serves on the leadership team at Haywards Heath Methodist Church, Sussex. Chris has five children and eight grandchildren.
Rosie Dawson
Rosie Dawson first came across USPG after university when she spent a life-changing year in South India as part of its Experience Exchange Programme. She went on to train in journalism, working at the BBC for nearly 30 years and winning many industry awards for her religious affairs documentaries. Rosie continues to produce programmes and podcasts as a freelance as well as supporting the work of the Religion Media Centre. She studied Theology at Oxford and has always been passionate about communicating theological ideas, working closely with academics on their public engagement. She lives with her family in Manchester and attends Holy Innocents Church in Fallowfield.
Emma Wild-Wood
Emma Wild-Wood is Professor of African Religions and World Christianity at the University of Edinburgh and is Co-Director of the Centre for the Study of World Christianity. She was a theological educator in the Anglican Church in DR Congo and Uganda. She has worked for SPCK. She has also directed the Cambridge Centre for Christianity Worldwide in the Cambridge Theological Federation and taught in the University of Cambridge. Emma is married to Peter, a minister in the Church of Scotland, and they have three adult children.
“We’re delighted to welcome Rosie Dawson, Chris Dyer, Emma Wild-Wood and Samuel Williams to the USPG Board. Their wisdom, experience and gifts will help steer USPG as it continues to grow in its ability to respond to the needs of the global church and the challenges of our world.” The Revd Dr Duncan Dormor, General Secretary, USPG.
We look forward to the new members serving on the USPG board of Trustees for the next three years.