Who are we?

Founding member of Unspoken Project CIC, Kate is an AAC user with a BA Hons in Performing Arts Community Development and an MA in Disability Studies and Special Education from the University of Leeds. With experience ranging from continuity announcing for Channel 4 to facilitating workshops on independent living and inclusion, Kate is a dedicated advocate and practitioner. She's renowned for presenting papers internationally and winning the Alan Martin award in 2014 for her arts advocacy. As a writer, actor, and documentarian, her work, including "The Speechless Workshop" and "Whose Voice is it Anyway?", has garnered acclaim at prestigious festivals and earned multiple awards, solidifying her impact in the field.

Tristán, a seasoned videographer with two decades of experience, co-created the "Love Your London" vlog with partner Sharon Crawford. As Deputy Editor of "Bulletin" at the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, he conducted insightful interviews with AAC users and volunteered at a pioneering cybercafé during the Internet's early days. At Legal & General Group Plc, he served as Web Manager, overseeing accessibility and crafting engaging corporate videos.

Sharon hails from Canada and has both an MA in Art (Syracuse University, NY) and an MMus in Baroque Music (Guildhall School of Music & Drama, London). For the past few years, she has been the videographer for "Love Your London".