Extensive experience in mental health, social care, inclusion and connected communities and community engagement. With professional background in social work, has held senior positions in central and local government, third sector and academic organisations. Leads Centre for Citizenship and Community with partner agencies including RSA. Key practical academic interest in how, across public policy disciplines, to reshape the relationship of professional services to communities; realising the value and social assets of communities to promote the inclusion of the citizens who use these services.