Role: Chair of Governors
Membership: Careers and Education
Term: 04/07/2022 – 04/07/2026
Governor Type: Co-opted
Relevant Business Interests: The Public Service Consultants Limited

I lead on the strategic amplification, development, and support for quality careers education in London and the Southeast on behalf of the Department for Education, through the Careers and Enterprise Company (CEC). I work with a variety of stakeholders within my role, including unitary and mayoral strategic authorities, Careers Hubs, Head Teachers, Governors, as well as small and large employers. I have over 25 years’ experience in teaching within mainstream, private and in alternative provision and have held previous roles in vocational curriculum development & management.

I am a seasoned strategic leader within the public sector, with specific expertise in ongoing strategy development and continuous improvement, relationship management and strategic learning and development. I currently chair the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Forum at CEC. I have also successfully conducted academic research into wellbeing in education and have worked independently as a life coach and business consultant.

Alongside professional life, I’m married with 2 children. I was raised in Hackney, attended Our Lady’s Convent High School and I’m very passionate about giving back and staying close to my childhood and early adulthood home.