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Maria Ashley (she/her) – Head of Communications and Digital

Maria oversees all marketing, digital and communications activities within Firstport.

Kirstie Penman (she/her) – Head of Grant Programmes

Kirstie is responsible for overseeing the delivery of Firstport’s awards programmes.

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