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Tess is a dynamic force for change. Green Party Councillor on Exeter City Council and Exeter’s first Green Deputy Lord Mayor she combines political leadership with a deep commitment to community and environmental justice. Her career spans roles as a business consultant, coach, author, broadcaster, singer and choir leader reflecting a passion for empowering individuals and finding joy and purpose in what we do.
Tess had led impactful initiatives like the ‘All About Me’ programme coaching young people in self expression and connecting them with employers and now works at Exeter University as the careers lead for law students. She leads and sings with the acappella group ‘Tess & the d’Urbervilles’ who perform internationally.
She is a published author of ten books, writes for Reconnect magazine, delivers singing and eco-action workshops, runs the Exeter Climate Choir and campaigns for better water quality.
“If you’ve ever met Tess, you are always left with a huge sense of joy and positivity to do more and be more. Tess’s energy is magnetic, and it rubs off on you! You feel a little bit taller, and that you can achieve just about anything if you put your mind and voice to it.”
Jo Berman, Consultant