What experience do you bring to The Advocacy Project?
I’m an enthusiastic chartered management accountant with a unique breadth of experience that spans more than 17 years in various finance, policy and strategy roles across Whitehall Departments and Local Government. I’ve had the privilege of dealing with lots of people including the most senior elected officials and executive board members. Throughout my career I’ve built a history of delivering successful projects and providing valuable advice to assist in strategic level decision making. In my current role I manage a team of Finance Business Partners.
What do you like about being on the Board of Trustees?
I wanted to volunteer and develop my professional experience – a Trustee role is the perfect opportunity to do both of those things. I looked at a number of different charities to apply to when I was seeking a role. The Advocacy Project stood out as a worthwhile cause, and what really attracted me to it are the case studies on this website showcasing just some of the valuable work. As a new Trustee, I’m still very much getting to grips with things, but the staff at The Advocacy Project have been great and I’m delighted to be working alongside such a dedicated group of people. For me, working with people is the best thing about any role.
What do you do in your spare time?
I enjoy running, cooking, watching films and visiting places with my partner. I also have a mounting number of DIY projects that I’m trying to slowly navigate my way through.
What advice would you give to someone who is thinking about becoming a Trustee?
It’s a great way to build up knowledge, skills and experience and work alongside people from a range of different backgrounds and disciplines. It’s really a win-win situation – you’re volunteering but also growing yourself.