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In conjunction with The Pollen Shop

Daran’s vision for the 2007 Election Website is that it helps organizations to really engage with the Assembly election rather than be interested bystanders
His official role is: ensuring that the site delivers high quality analysis and comment
Daran will be contributing: the political analysis that forms the bedrock of the site
Daran is: vastly experienced in Welsh public affairs, having worked for Weber Shandwick, BSMG and GJW Cymru Wales; he set up Positif Politics so he could develop projects like the 2007 Election Website
In a previous life: Daran was the National Organizer for the “Yes For Wales” devolution campaign
Gwilym’s vision for the 2007 Election Website is it becomes a space where lots of different types of organisations can meet and think about the future of Wales
His official role is: to make sure the voluntary sector and smaller Welsh organisations can play their part in the 2007 Election Website
Gwilym will be contributing: comment and analysis on how organisations with limited resources can use the Assembly election to make sure they get their message across
Gwilym is: currently the director of The Pollen Shop and Pollination Campaigns
In a previous life: Gwilym was President of NUS Wales
Susan’s vision for the 2007 Election Website is it is always relevant and up to date
Her official role is: gathering candidate and constituency data for the site
Susan will be contributing: regular factual updates and proofing the site
Susan is: raising her young family while inputting into a number of projects
In a previous life: Susan was European Projects Officer for the European Affairs Department at the WDA
Andy’s vision for the 2007 Election Website is that people who don’t know much about Welsh politics will find the site easy to use
His official role is: as the technical boffin who makes the site work
Andy will be contributing: comment to the site about how organizations can use technology during the 2007 election
Andy is: currently in charge of technology at The Pollen Shop and is vastly experienced in creating technologies to help people understand or get involved in the democratic process
In a previous life: Andy once bought £44million of beer
Eluned’s vision for the 2007 Election Website is to make it accessible and relevant for an audience outside the UK
Her official role is: offering cultural and international analysis on how changes in Wales are relevant to the European Union, especially by monitoring European Structural Funds 2007-2013
Eluned will be contributing: her unique creative insight into the way Wales fits in to a modern Europe
Eluned is: currently Managing Director of una, a communications agency focused on creative European projects
In a previous life: Eluned worked at the BBC and Reuters and for the Green group in the European Parliament
Rene’s vision for the 2007 Election Website is to help organisations without much public affairs capabilities in Wales make sense of the potential of the Assembly Election
His official role is: expanding the range of organisations that benefit from the site
René will be contributing: ideas and partners to the project
René is: an experienced public relations and public affairs consultant
In a previous life: René has worked on policy development and public affairs briefs in the criminal justice, energy, planning, higher education and consumer protection
Dave’s vision for the 2007 Election Website is to keep it relevant and broadly focused to appeal to a broad audience
His official role is: a lead part of the promotions team
Dave will be contributing: experience and user perspective
Dave is: an experienced event organizer with a strong political and private sector background
In a previous life: Dave was Head of Party Projection for Welsh Labour for seven years
Siobhan’s vision for the 2007 Election Website is that it will engage a wide range of organisations in the world of Welsh politics.
Her official role is: to provide analysis on health and social care issues
Siobhan will be contributing: her insight into the politics of health
Siobhan is: currently a health economist, broadcaster and media commentator
In a previous life: Siobhan was a health services manager and a judge on a reality TV programme looking for future Welsh politicians
Laura’s vision for the 2007 Election Website is to make sure the voluntary sector get a clear narrative and benefit.
Her official role is: a contributor on education and social policy
Laura will be contributing: her broad approach to public affairs in Wales
Laura is: skilled in public relations too
In a previous life: Laura was an education columnist for the Western Mail
Llyr’s vision for the 2007 Election Website is is an unique resource that brings together the private and voluntary sectors
His official role is: to make sure everyone knows what the big up and coming issues are
Llŷr will be contributing: political intelligence and commentary
Llŷr is: an experienced public affairs consultant and media commentator
In a previous life: Llŷr used to be a producer in BBC Wales' Political Unit and worked on UK and Welsh General Election coverage