Workforce Optimisation Specialist I began working with SARD for its ethical values and commitment to the NHS, aligning with my transition from retail to healthcare in 2013. With expertise in workforce optimisation and service improvement, I balance work with badminton, sourdough baking, and simulator racing. If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be? Laos for her beauty and her serenity. What’s your favourite movie of all time? Interstellar, of course! My fascination with the extremes of nature in the cosmos began early, sparked by reading about Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity and black holes in The Unexplained magazine. My cat, Albert, agrees!! If you could instantly become an expert in anything, what would it be? Quantum computing, because why not?!

Medical Workforce Lead With over 30 years in Medical HR, I support NHS Trusts with job planning and rostering. With SARD, I’m developing a Team Job Planning system to optimise workforce decisions. Outside work, I enjoy music, art, and supporting Liverpool FC. What’s the last concert you attended? Blonde Redhead supported by White Flowers (an up-and coming band from Preston) at Manchester’s Band on the Wall. Ask me next week and it’ll be a different answer. If you could only listen to one music artist for the rest of your life, who would it be? Easy one - Cocteau Twins If you could live anywhere in the world for a year, where would it be? New York City