Naomi

Name

Naomi

Job title

Support worker. Inspiring and motivating young people to achieve their personal and life goals.

Favourite quote

"Sometimes we're tested not to show our weaknesses, but to discover our strengths." 

Most embarrassing thing about me

I still hope that one day I will become a mermaid.

The weirdest thing about me

I can pick things up with my toes

Biggest achievement

In my third year of uni, only due to being burnt out and struggling with mental health issues I discovered that I have ADHD and dyslexia. My biggest achievement is overcoming my mental health problems during this time, facing them head on and managing to complete my degree. It took a LOT of hard work so I am proud of myself.

Fun fact

I speak 4 languages

Credentials prior to working with Edge

BSc in psychology. Volunteering for CAPS, providing social advocacy for marginalised minority groups and creating plans and solutions to help these groups within their local councils. Kinship personal care for my grandmother for many years.

Favourite place in the world

Kyoto, Japan

What do you like about working with Edge

Not only is the job super fun and active. I really love that I feel looked after and important at Edge and feel that I am part or a truly amazing community of people.

What I enjoy doing outside of work

Roller skating, Pole fitness, Video games, cooking, playing guitar and singing, performing, acting, origami.

Makes me different

I'm half Finnish half Ecuadorean which brings cultural diversity to the team. I am also the youngest staff member so far which I think can help some younger service users to relate to me.