Who I am | Campaign

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While my professional journey has been a source of pride, it’s my contribution to the Guernsey community that has brought me the greatest fulfilment. From leading Deloitte’s partnership with Guernsey Mind - which ultimately led to my appointment as a trustee - to serving as the Guernsey Girls’ Rugby Manager for several years, I have found purpose and reward in supporting our third sector and helping others to thrive.

Driven by a passion for sustainable development, I began a Master’s in Sustainable Leadership in 2024. This learning inspired me to launch the Channel Islands Sustainable Business Conference, aimed at equipping business leaders with the tools and insight to contribute meaningfully to both our community and the planet. I’m also collaborating with like-minded individuals to create a Guernsey Sustainability Commission which is another step toward a more resilient island, ready to prosper in the future.

By standing for election, I hope to bring this diverse experience, across professional sectors, community service, and sustainable leadership, to the role of Deputy. If elected, I will work tirelessly to support a fair, inclusive, and prosperous future for all islanders.

I have proudly called Guernsey home for nearly ten years. Since moving here with my husband and two children I’ve built a successful career in professional services, advising financial services businesses across the Channel Islands. Before settling in Guernsey, my family and I lived and worked in France, the UK, the British Virgin Islands, and Jersey, gaining a broad perspective that continues to shape my approach to both work and community life. In support of the financial services sector, I’ve served on the committee of the Guernsey Association of Compliance Officers, where I played an active role in key initiatives and events, including the MLRO Forum and the Members’ Conference. I later joined the Institute of Directors as a committee member and sustainability lead. During my time with the IoD, I spoke at the Annual Conference, hosted events focused on regulation and sustainability and contributed to delivering a strong programme of support for our members.

I later joined the Institute of Directors as a committee member and sustainability lead. During my time with the IoD, I spoke at the Annual Conference, hosted events focused on regulation and sustainability and contributed to delivering a strong programme of support for our members.

While my professional journey has been a source of pride, it’s my contribution to the Guernsey community that has brought me the greatest fulfilment. From leading Deloitte’s partnership with Guernsey Mind—which ultimately led to my appointment as a trustee—to serving as the Guernsey Girls’ Rugby Manager for several years, I’ve found purpose and reward in supporting our third sector and helping others to thrive.

Driven by a passion for sustainable development, I began a Master’s in Sustainable Leadership a few years ago. This learning inspired me to launch the Channel Islands Sustainable Business Conference, aimed at equipping business leaders with the tools and insight to contribute meaningfully to both our community and the planet. I’m also collaborating with like-minded individuals to create a Guernsey Sustainability Commission which is another step toward a more resilient and future-ready island.