I am a former Charity CEO with over 16 years’ experience in the fields of housing, regeneration, and communities. I have a particular talent and passion for advocacy campaigning, policy and research. I am based in the UK. 

As evidenced by my LinkedIn profile, I have an excellent background in lobbying and campaigning, policy, and organisational leadership, all in the public, charity and third sector.  

I was recognised as one of the top 25 most influential people in housing, and was the first non-U.S. winner of the prestigious Swann Matthei Award, a lifetime achievement award.  

In general, I am a natural problem solver and relationship builder who thrives on building rapport with people at all levels. I am also an authentic leader, supportive of others, and frequently described as ‘deeply human’. 

Since becoming freelance in March 2021, I’ve worked with the following clients:

Power To Change logo
Practical Governance logo
Hastings Commons logo
Create Streets Foundation logo
Communities CAN logo
Leeds Community Homes logo
Breaking Ground logo
Community Led Homes North Yorkshire and East Riding logo
Yorspace logo

I am an Associate at Practical Governance and the Centre for Regional, Economic and Social Research (CRESR), Sheffield Hallam University.