Meet the Team Behind UPLIFT
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Founder & Director
Caitlin Gould
Caitlin Gould is the Founder and Director of TECwomen CIC, which supports women and underrepresented genders to access opportunities in technology, engineering, and creative digital industries. With over 15 years of experience in product development, design, and digital strategy, she brings practical expertise to her work in tech education.
She created TECwomen’s first major programme, digitalUPLIFT, in partnership with Truro & Penwith College. Since 2022, the programme has provided accessible training focused on confidence, community, and digital skills.
Caitlin continues to shape content development and delivers in-person workshops, particularly around the use of Artificial Intelligence in career development and digital literacy.
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Operations Director
Suzanne Terry
Suzanne (Manson) Terry is the Operations Director at TECwomen CIC and a key contributor to the digitalUPLIFT programme. With over 20 years’ experience in digital and tech - spanning roles at Orange, Virgin Media, Lloyds Banking Group, and Cornwall Council.
Suzanne designs and delivers course content, mentors participants, and supports in-person sessions. A specialist in digital transformation, she now applies that expertise to addressing gender imbalance in tech, advocating for more inclusive, diverse teams.
She produced the CIoS Digital Skills Report and regularly engages with local employers to connect training with real opportunities. Seeing confidence grow and mindsets shift is what motivates her most.

Head of Partnerships & Impact
Chloe Rickard
With over 15 years of experience across the cultural, digital, charity and public sectors, Chloe has worked with internationally recognised organisations to develop cross-sector digital upskilling programmes, secure major funding and turn ambitious ideas into meaningful impact. She has led successful multi-million-pound funding bids and consistently brings values-led projects to life.
As Head of Partnerships at TECwomen Chloe plays a key role in supporting UPLIFT, a programme designed to empower women and underrepresented genders to build confidence, develop digital skills and access new opportunities.
Chloe is passionate about building connections that open doors, strengthen communities and create lasting change.
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Marketing Manager
Jade Colton
Jade is a storyteller at heart, bringing together creativity, community and purpose to turn ideas into campaigns.
She has a strong track record of helping purpose-led organisations grow their voice and impact, specialising in turning complex ideas into clear, compelling stories. Jade builds campaigns that feel human and resonate with real people, focusing on strengthening brand identity, increasing engagement and helping organisations connect meaningfully with their audiences.
As Marketing Manager for TECwomen CIC, Jade plays a key role in supporting UPLIFT, helping to shape and share the programme’s story so that opportunities for women and underrepresented genders in technology, engineering and digital creativity are visible, accessible and inspiring.
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Operations & HR Manager
Annmarie
Annmarie is an essential backbone of the TECwomen team, ensuring everything runs smoothly so others can focus on what matters most.
With a strong background as a PA and Office Manager, she specialises in HR and operations, keeping people, processes and systems working seamlessly. A Xero whizz with a love of structure, Annmarie brings clarity and efficiency to everything she does, making complex processes feel simple and accessible.
She plays a key role in programmes such as founderUPLIFT, directly supporting women to develop and grow their businesses. She guides participants through their journey and streamlines the paperwork and administrative side, creating a smooth, supportive experience that allows women to focus on building their ideas with confidence.


