Positive Change for Jersey
Positive change for Jersey
UNITY
We live in an increasingly uncertain world, and it is vital that we work together to ensure that Jersey remains a safe, united, and welcoming community. Throughout my life, I have led and been part of teams who have worked together to make Jersey a better place. Since being elected in 2022, I have worked with colleagues of all political views to deliver what is best for Jersey and, if elected as a Senator, I will continue to do so. Our focus should be to build on our strengths, tackle our challenges collectively, and provide clear leadership for the future.
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EXPERIENCE
I offer over 35 years of public and voluntary service in a variety of roles. I have led and been part of large teams and organisations. I spent a significant part of my career working in criminal justice – with islanders of all ages and from all backgrounds. I am a professional criminologist and have lectured on this subject at universities and other academic institutions. In 2005, I was a founding member of Autism Jersey, a charity which I served for 20 years. Equally, I am a long-standing member of the Optimists Battle of Flowers Club.
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I have served as both a Minister and the Chair of a Scrutiny Panel. Importantly, this has given me a balanced experience of serving both in Government and on the other side of the table in Scrutiny. I know, understand, and respect our parliamentary processes and procedures.
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I believe I have the knowledge, skills and experience to be an effective voice for our Island in the States Assembly.  I am an energetic, self-motivated, independent thinker. I believe in community-based policies and always take an evidence-based approach to each issue. I always do my research and consider issues on their merits.
Throughout my career, I have always worked collaboratively and collectively to  achieve positive change for Jersey, and I will continue this approach as your Senator to deliver a  healthier, prouder, more cohesive and safer community.
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LEADERSHIP
I spent 31  years working for Jersey's public service, in law enforcement, criminal justice and policy roles, leading high-performing teams to deliver key services for Islanders. In that time, I obtained professional qualifications in senior leadership, including completion of the Strategic Command Course delivered by the College of Policing which qualifies me for Chief Officer roles. Since my departure in 2018, I have held a number of voluntary positions including as an independent member of the Public Accounts Committee, the Legal Aid Guidelines Advisory Committee and as a member of the Independent Advisory Panel for the Citizen’s Jury on Assisted Dying.
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 In 2005, I was a founder member of Autism Jersey and led a group of determined parents to establish a highly successful charity that delivers excellent services to the autism community in Jersey. I continued to serve as Vice Chair until last year, and, as part of supporting our work in Jersey, have led challenging overseas treks to raise much needed funds. 
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Since 2022, I have taken on leading roles both in Government and Scrutiny.