The Board
Jess Thom
Chair
Writer, artist and activist Jess Thom co-founded Touretteshero in 2010 as a creative response to her experience of living with Tourettes Syndrome. Jess campaigns for disability rights and social justice and is on a mission to change the world ‘one tic at a time.’ A multi-award-winning BAFTA nominated performer, Jess has toured the world with sell out stage shows, stand-up comedy, keynotes speeches and public appearances. Touretteshero is a proudly disabled-led organisation with an established reputation for creativity and making change across sectors. Jess frequently contributes to academic papers, interviews, and podcasts, to remove barriers and push for greater equality.
Image credit: Ro Murphy
Helen Gush
Fundraising Lead
Helen is the Fundraising Lead for our Board and is Head of Philanthropy at Heritage of London Trust. She previously worked at Southbank Centre as Philanthropy Manager and at the V&A as a curator in the Department of Theatre and Performance. She is a passionate advocate for the power of the arts to nourish comfort, connection and creativity. She was delighted to join the Board in 2024 to support fundraising activities as the organisation continues to develop transformative work with and for its communities.
Louisa Borg-Costanzi Potts
Louisa has been a Trustee since 2017, supporting our strategic and operational development. She has extensive experience in the arts and culture sector, having worked at Micro Rainbow, Trinity Laban, and the Barbican, to name just a few. She is currently Programmes Director at Fevered Sleep.
Alison Tedbury
Nicholas Harland
Treasurer
Nick is our Treasurer!