Conduct Governance Reviews of Independent Schools across the UK, providing in depth analysis and recommendations of best practice for governing bodies.Re-elected in 2023 for a second term. Committees include:Training and Membership CommitteeSearch Committee for a new Director of Training: 2019Resulted in successful appointment of this crucial staff position

Strategy & Development Committee:Member 2015 - present. Chair 2019 - 2021Committee leads the development of strategic reviews and strategic plans via Governors’ Strategy Away Days. Committee’s remit includes Admissions, Marketing, Alumni Relations and DevelopmentGovernance & Compliance Committee: Chair 2015-presentInstigated new Head's Appraisal / Professional Performance Review process. Led full governance review to establish effective committee structure; including Committees' Terms of Reference; defining skills matrix and process for the recruitment, training and succession planning of new governors; termly detailed review of Single Central Register; responsible for maintaining oversight of statutory and best practice compliance issues, and awareness of new inspection requirements and protocols; chaired full internal Safeguarding AuditSearch Committee for a new Head: 2018Culminated in successful appointment of new Head for January 2019

Panellist: IDPE Annual Conference 2019- 'Engaging with your Senior Leadership: Integrating External Relations and Development'IDPE Surrey Regional Meeting: 2018Planning Committee, Heads/Bursars/Governors’ Stream: 2017 & 2018- IDPE Annual ConferencesPanel Chair: IDPE Annual Conference: 2018- ‘Board Engagement: Governors and Development Directors’AGBIS/IDPE Joint Seminar: 2017- ‘Development Essentials for Governors’ IDPE Annual Conference: 2016- ‘The Crucial Triumvirate: Executive, Governance, Operations’AGBIS Seminar for Governors: 2016- ‘Fundraising and Investments’IDPE/Marts & Lundy: 2015- ‘Creating a Culture of Philanthropy’

CHAIR: The Abbey Community Committee: 2016-2021Objective: supporting the Head of External Relations and the seven key departments in his remitCHAIR: Strategic Planning, Marketing & Development Committee: 2007-2015.Objective: first strategic review process resulting in a comprehensive, 5-year strategic plan. The second 5-year strategic review completed in 2014LEAD GOVERNOR: Offsite strategy days: 2015-2021.Objectives: re-evaluating Council’s own strategy and committee structure; creating more effective strategic oversight; and supporting Senior LeadershipSearch Committee for new Heads: 2019 and 2013Search Committee for new Head of External Relations: 2015Culminating in successful appointments MEMBER, Governance Committee: 2015-2021Objective: managing governors' nominations and succession planning; overseeing the appointments, targets, professional review and remuneration of the Head and members of the Executive BoardMEMBER, Leadership in Girls' Education Committee: 2012-2016; 2018-2021Objective: to ensure academic priorities are properly supported in the strategic planMEMBER, Estates Committee: 2007-2019 Objective: to create a road map for future development of the school's city centre siteMEMBER, Risk Management Committee: 2007-2011Objective: to develop first risk management review matrix

Founded of my own marketing agency in the US, working with clients in California, Texas and Connecticut. The Jaye Group provided market research, planning and implementation; marketing; special events and PR for a variety of clients in the retail and real estate development industries, as well as non-profit organisations. Co-founded two retail marketing directors' associations, which sought to share best practices and provide continuing professional development.

Part of the first management team for a new 600,000 square foot, vertical shopping centre. Responsible for strategic market research, planning and implementation; tenant and customer relations. Liaison with city and governmental agencies, including crisis management (eg: the 1989 earthquake).

Part of the first management team for a new 1.5 million square foot shopping centre. Increased the annual budget by over 20% through negotiation of community / corporate partnerships.

Large retailer and shopping centre clients throughout the western United States.