Who are we
Garry Momber BA MSc MIFA
Emanating
from seafaring stock, Garry embarked on his marine related career following
a MSc in Maritime Archaeology at Bangor University. Having served almost
two years working offshore as a Seismic Navigator he returned to his chosen
profession working for the Nautical Archaeological Society and the Trust,
and as a visiting lecturer for the Universities of Southampton and Bristol.
He joined the Trust as the full time Archaeological Officer in 1997 in which
time he helped to instigate a pioneering agenda of fieldwork and research.
In January 2002 he was promoted to Trust Director.
Julie Satchell BA MA MIFA
Julie
is the Trust’s Archaeological Officer, heading our active archaeological
office. Her role includes formulating, organising and managing the HWTMA's
fieldwork and research programme. Prior to joining the HWTMA Julie gained
a BA in Archaeology, and MA in Maritime Archaeology from the University
of Southampton . For the next two years these skills were put to use in
terrestrial contract archaeology.
Jan Gillespie BSc
While
completing her degree in Oceanography, Jan was a regular volunteer on Trust
projects. She is the project officer for the Bouldnor Cliff Project, overseeing
fieldwork, sampling and analysis. Jan has extensive diving experience and
has taken over responsibility for maintaining the Trust's dive equipment.
Rebecca Causer BA
Rebecca
joined the HWTMA in 2005 as an educational project officer for the Solent
Aggregates to Outreach project. She also adds some artistic flare to the
HWTMA with graphic design and illustration. Prior to working for the HWTMA,
she was an archaeological illustrator and contract archaeologist in England
and Ireland.
She has a degree in Archaeology and Prehistory from Sheffield University
and has run and participated in several voluntary art projects and festivals
for both children and adults.
Alison Hamer BSc MA
Alison joined HWTMA in 2005 as Maritime Heritage Education Officer. Alison
has developed a number of educational materials for HWTMA and manages the
Underwater Archaeology Centre. She has a background in archaeology, studying
at the University of Liverpool and previously working for the Nautical Archaeology
Society. Alison is still actively involved with the NAS as a tutor.
Nicola Goodwyn BA MA
Nicola
has a BA in Archaeology and Ancient History from the University of Manchester
and an MA in Maritime Archaeology from UCL. Her primary interest is in prehistoric
site formation processes, and her dissertation concentrated on Developing
Indicators for the identification of Prehistoric Settlement Sites in the
Intertidal and Marine Zone. She joined the Trust in 2006 as Project Officer
for the Solent and Wight Seascapes Project. She specialises in Archaeological
Reporting, GIS, and Data Analysis. Prior to working for HWTMA, she worked
as an archaeological report writer for the Lubbock Lake Landmark Quaternary
Research Lab in Texas, USA for 3 years and in contract archaeology in the
UK and Ireland.
Victoria Millership BA
Victoria
joined the Trust in 2006 as the Administrator. She has a BA in Ancient,
Medieval and Modern History from the University of Durham and will be starting
an MA in Maritime Archaeology at the University of Southampton part time
in September 2007 whilst continuing to work part time for the Trust.
Mark James
Mark joined HWTMA early in 2008 to assist with educational initiatives and has subsequently become a key member of the HWTMA team. His speciality is blending, fixing and diving.
Virginia Dellino Musgrave MA PhD, MIFA
Vir completed her undergraduate studies in archaeology at the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina). She then undertook a Master of Arts in Maritime Archaeology and a doctoral research both at the University of Southampton (UK). From the beginning of her career, her research experience has been continuously developing through themes ranging from prehistoric societies on land to maritime and historical archaeology contexts. Her post in English Heritage enabled her to expand her area of expertise managing projects ranging from submerged prehistoric landscapes to historic shipwrecks. It has allowed her to get an insight of government related issues in relation to the maritime cultural heritage as well as promoting best practice within the professional and wider community. In 2007, she joined the HWTMA bringing her expertise in maritime archaeology at both national and international levels, her diverse practical skills in underwater archaeology in various overseas projects, and her experience within a government agency in relation to historic environment strategic issues, standards and best practice in the archaeological and wider community. In March 2008, she was elected Chair of the IFA Maritime Affairs Group.
Brian Hession
Kathryn Dagless
Amanda Bowens
Dan Pascoe