Birmingham, England, United Kingdom
Experienced leader in governance, public affairs and stakeholder engagement. Former Birmingham City Councillor, committee chair, and founder of an award-winning baby bank. Expertise spanning local government, sustainability, the voluntary sector,and community development, with a proven track record of securing funding, building strategic partnerships, and delivering positive social impact.
Provide strategic advice to the Police and Crime Commissioner on community safety and policing priorities, with a particular focus on road safety. Contribute community insight and stakeholder perspectives to inform policing policy and strategic decision-making across the West Midlands. Monitor emerging issues and legislative developments, ensuring local concerns and evidence are reflected in strategic decision-making.
Represented over 20,000 residents in Brandwood and Kings Heath, resolving complex casework and using constituent evidence to influence policy, scrutiny inquiries, and council decision-making. Built productive relationships with residents, businesses, community organisations and public bodies, enabling community-led projects, and improving local participation in decision-making. Chaired the Planning Committee and Sustainability & Transport Scrutiny Committee, while also serving on Education Scrutiny, Corporate & Finance Scrutiny, and Trusts & Charities committees. Led scrutiny inquiries into road safety and clean air, producing recommendations that informed policy development and strengthened public accountability. Training and continuous professional development courses: 2024-2025 Boosting Middle Leaders programme via Local Government Association 2025 Climate Leadership Academy via UK100 LGA courses: UK General Data Protection Regulation, The effective ward councillor, Supporting your constituents with complex issues, Supporting mentally healthier communities, Stress management and personal resilience, Planning, Police and Crime Panels, Performance management, and Scrutiny for councillors. WMCA courses: CIHT certified Introduction to FHRG Carbon Calculation and Accounting Standard (CCAS), Designing for Cycling, an Introduction to Inclusive Mobility, and Engaging on Active Travel Projects.
Founded an award-winning baby bank, securing over £100,000 in funding to build a sustainable organisation supporting more than 200 families per month. Developed governance structures, policies and procedures in line with sector best practice, providing a strong foundation for organisational growth. Recruited, trained and managed a volunteer workforce of 30+ people, overseeing day-to-day service delivery to families experiencing poverty across the city. Built partnerships with over 40 statutory, voluntary and community organisations, strengthening referral pathways and service delivery. Raised the organisation’s profile through press engagement, media coverage, and social media activity.
Managed delivery of a regional election campaign across seven local authority areas, coordinating dozens of elected representatives, staff, and volunteers. Organised 100+ campaign, stakeholder and community engagement events while identifying opportunities to increase campaign visibility across a region of more than three million residents.
Produced high-quality communications and media content for national publications and political organisations, building relationships with journalists and securing coverage across local, regional, and national media.