I have over thirty years experience of working in a strategic capacity on engagement and insights, impact and evaluation for charities, health and social care providers, grassroots community organisations and Local Authorities across the South West and nationally - both as an employee and as a consultant. Because of this I know what is needed in terms of planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating engagement and insight activities. I passionately believe in the importance of working collaboratively with communities of interest, experience and geography, carers and staff to achieve mutual goals. I am able to take my experience and learning from each of these working environments and that enables me to offer a unique perspective and assistance to others wishing to work more closely with their communities to design new services or to improve existing provision.

I am also a partner of The Wind in Your Sails - a multi-disciplinary agency that supports charities, the third sector and non-profit organisations to achieve change.