Meet the Team

Photograph, headshot of Louise Atkinson

Louise Atkinson
Co Founder

Project Manager/Lead Artist: contact Louise to find out more about The Highrise Project artist research, funding opportunities and collaboration opportunities louise@thehighriseproject.co.uk

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Victoria Kortekaas
Co Founder

Operations Manager/Lead Artist: Contact Victoria to find out more about current projects, working or volunteering with The Highrise Project, workshop opportunities and all things Highrise victoria@thehighriseproject.co.uk

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Alex Cant
Creative Digital
Workshop Support

Alex is an artist based in Leeds, creating paintings and drawings inspired by nature which she then sells on her Etsy store. She has worked as support for charities and community arts for many years and is passionate about the positive impacts that art and creativity can have on people's mental health and wellbeing.  Contact: Alex to find out about creative 1:1 tutorials Alex@thehighriseproject.co.uk

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Ed Thompson
Artist Partner

Lead artist Edek's Doodle Ed (Edek) Thompson is a Leeds-based artist and community arts facilitator. Ed’s practice focuses on climate action, sustainability, and mental well-being. Ed is the founder of Edek’s Doodle Chat CIC, a relaxed social group with a focus on creativity, social interaction, and mental health. The Highrise Project is proud to support the Armley Doodle Chat. Contact: Ed about Edek's Doodle chat @edeksdoodlechat

Photo head shot of Edgar Pondayi,

Edgar Pondayi
Volunteer

Edgar has volunteered at Edek's doodle chat Armley since the beginning and s a valuable member of the team. Come and chat to Edgar about being involved at Doodle chat and the volunteering experience.