Gemma Purves has been involved with community radio for almost 10 years, starting off as a volunteer at Eastside Radio. Since then she has worked across community, commercial and public broadcasters as a journalist, station manager, and board member.

Before joining the community radio sector she spent several years working in financial services in London and a media analyst. She is currently the communications and content manager for 2RPH and is working on completing her Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.

She has presented various shows, including Arts and Drive and now presents a magazine show called From the Chamber discussing local council issues on 2RES 89.7FM.