Imogen Halls

Job role:

As Project Lead for Health and Wellbeing I work directly with healthcare professionals to reduce inequalities and improve overall community health outcomes through physical activity, using a preventative approach that focuses on small changes that make a big difference.

This involves building relationships and leading transformational change within the NHS, connecting and strengthening community assets, and supporting the implementation of sustainable activities that meet the health needs of the population.

Date joined: October 2021

Pronouns: She/her

Professional background:

After graduating from the University of Manchester with a degree in Social Anthropology, I went on to do an internship in Public Engagement and Communications in health before continuing this work for an NGO in Brazil. I then worked in the health sector supporting local pharmacies in GM before finding GM Moving, which offered the opportunity to combine the knowledge and experience from previous health roles with my passion for improving lives through physical activity.

One of my most rewarding experiences so far was being Project Lead for Right to the Streets, a movement aimed at tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) and making public spaces safer for women and girls to be active. I’ve since used these skills to build relationships with the NHS, working together to support workforces and communities embed more movement into their routines, lifestyles, and cultures.

How movement brings me joy: I’ve been doing CrossFit for 3 years and love the challenge and type of training that mixes strength, skill, speed, and power. Enjoy any form of movement and have done from a young age, so always up for trying new things and being active in different ways.