I am a strategic, innovative journalist and PR professional with 30 years’ experience of leading successful teams in communications and campaigns. I have a strong track record of taking major projects from concept, through planning to successful delivery this includes multi-million pound funding programmes and high profile campaigns. I am an excellent communicator with a wide network of contacts across NI and the UK.I currently work for The National Lottery Community Fund, the largest community funder outside of Government, where I am Senior Head of Communications and Engagement in NI with responsibility for corporate communications, public relations, public affairs, crisis communications and stakeholder management. As a member of the Fund’s NI Senior Management Team I also contribute to the overall strategic direction of the organisation. I am passionate about ensuring that the stories of the people and communities that are supported with National Lottery funding are at the heart of all of our communications channels.I am the chair of the Funder's Forum for NI and a member of the Acorn Giving Circle in the North West.