New Members Appointed to Mudiad’s Meithrin Board of Directors

During Mudiad Meithrin’s Annual General Meeting on the evening of Tuesday, 25th November, the appointment of four new members of Mudiad Meithrin’s Board of Directors was confirmed; namely Lleucu Siencyn, Nia Wyn Jones, Sian Morgan Lloyd and Teresa Davies.
Lleucu Siencyn originally comes from Talgarreg, and began her educational journey by attending the local Cylch Meithrin. She was Chief Executive of Literature Wales for several years, and in 2024 joined Adnodd as Director of Strategy and Delivery.

Lleucu said: “I am delighted by the opportunity to be one of the trustees of Mudiad Meithrin, and to support the Mudiad in their vital work for the children of Wales.”

Sian Morgan Lloyd, originally from Rhydaman, is a Senior Lecturer responsible for the Welsh-language provision of JOMEC at Cardiff University’s School of Journalism, Media and Culture. She also previously worked as Deputy Director of Content and Publishing Strategy at S4C. As an experienced journalist and correspondent, Sian offers a wide range of skills to the Board.

Nia Wyn Jones comes from Anglesey. She worked as a Language Officer with Mudiad Meithrin while studying for a Master’s degree at Bangor University and is now a Welsh tutor for the education workforce at Canolfan Bedwyr, Bangor University.

Nia said: “It is a great privilege to be accepted as a member of the Board. Rooting the Welsh language deeply in early years education is essential, and I will use my experience to help the Board with the challenges facing the language day to day.”

Teresa Davies worked in a Welsh-medium primary school and with Mudiad Meithrin before joining Wrexham University. Before that, she worked at the National Library of Wales and in the Flintshire Records Office. Teresa earned a degree in Welsh from Aberystwyth University, graduating in 2025. She is passionate about supporting learners on their journey to become confident speakers.

Leanne Marsh, Interim Chief Executive of Mudiad Meithrin, said: “It is a pleasure to see such a talented group of individuals joining Mudiad Meithrin’s Board of Directors. Whether at a national or local level, volunteer contributions are at the heart of the Mudiad’s work and are   invaluable; therefore, it is a pleasure to welcome Lleucu, Nia, Sian and Teresa to serve as members of the Board of Directors. Their experience and expertise will be a great asset, and I look forward to working with them.”

Please see the Mudiad Meithrin Website here for full biographical details of our 4 new Board members.