I joined the CLA in October 2010. I work closely with the Board of Trustees to develop and implement the CLA’s long-term strategy and to ensure that it fully meets its mission and objectives. I coordinate the work of our staff team and manages the day-to-day operations of the CLA. However, the post is national so I often travel throughout the UK to deliver training, attend conferences or meetings and promote our campaigns. I am the first port of call for inquiries from the media. I do not have direct experience of being in care but I have worked closely with care leavers throughout an extensive career in the voluntary sector … Continue reading National Director