Meet The Prostate Cymru Staff

Tina joined Prostate Cymru in January 2014 as Chief Executive, working in conjunction with The Board of Trustees to develop and implement a strategic plan to deliver the charity’s key objectives. Tina is responsible for the management and leadership of a small team of staff, and volunteer groups, operating across Wales to increase awareness and maximise fundraising opportunities. Tina is a dedicated and highly respected professional with over 25 years’ experience working at senior management and board level, including Sales and Marketing Director at Cardiff Blues, and is a well-known figure amongst the South Wales business community. She is an out-going fun loving person with a genuine compassion for others.

Owen Pugsley graduated from the University of South Wales in 2013 with a BA Honours Degree in Business Marketing and Human Resources. After working as a teacher while completing a PGCE Owen took a gap year in the College Beau Soleil, a prestigious school located in the Swiss Alps. Owen had raised money for Prostate Cymru since 2016 completing a number of our internal events to raise money for the charity such as: The Big Walk, The Five Valleys Sportive and The Cardiff Half Marathon. Joining the staff in 2017, Owen works closely with the team running some of Prostate Cymru’s main events including The Ambassadors Lunch and The Ray Murray charity golf day. In his spare time Owen enjoys travelling and undertaking challenges such as the Iron Man Wales triathlon.

Becky has over twenty years’ experience working in the service industry for a prominent Welsh company. Becky’s roles included customer service, training new and existing staff across the UK, team management and auditing. After leaving the industry, Becky set up her own company Havard PA Associates before joining the Prostate Cymru team in October 2016 as an Executive Assistant. In this role, Becky works closely with the Chief Executive and accountants regarding the charity’s finances and also helps to organise events. Outside of work, Becky enjoys travelling, reading and keeping fit.

Lydia graduated from Cardiff University in 2018 with a BA Honours Degree in English Literature and then continued her studies at Cardiff University completing a Master of Arts in Magazine Journalism. During her master’s, Lydia completed two internships in Cardiff as a Digital and Promotional Content Creator and a PR and Social Media Intern, as well as winning the BBC Worldwide Award for Best New Magazine Brand of 2019. After finishing her studies, Lydia joined the Prostate Cymru team in 2020. In her free time, Lydia enjoys reading, cooking and finding new brunch spots in Cardiff.

Ellie began her higher education by completing a Foundation Diploma in Art & Design in 2014 and later studying at The University of South Wales, graduating with a BA Honours degree in Popular Music in 2018. After the completion of her degree, Ellie began working in the Live Events industry accumulating experience as a representative for multiple Music Promoters in and around Cardiff. Ellie has been involved in leading the organisation and promotion of numerous successful Live events.  Ellie joined the Prostate Cymru team as Events Officer in 2023. In her free time, Ellie enjoys creating and performing music as well as attending concerts.

Phoebe graduated from The University of the West of England in Bristol in the summer of 2023 with a BA Honours degree in Business and Events Management. She then moved back home to Cardiff to start her career within the events industry which led to her joining Prostate Cymru. In her spare time, Phoebe enjoys playing sport, especially football, having played competitively since she was 8 years old. She also enjoys holidays, going for nice meals, and spending time with her friends and family.

Tomos has been a keen fundraiser for Prostate Cymru for several years, through participating in the Big Walk and being a part of Prostate Cymru’s Cardiff and Vale Friendship Group. Tomos joined the staff at Prostate Cymru in April 2023. He feels it is vital to continue to raise awareness of prostate health in Wales, having seen his grandfather suffer with prostate cancer. Tomos is also studying for a BA in Journalism and Communications at Cardiff University, working for the charity alongside his studies. In his spare time, he enjoys presenting his weekly radio show and will often be found at local sports fixtures.