“I was a Brownie and a Guide and recently reconnected with Girlguiding through running STEM activities including for the Cityscapes Adventure.

Girlguiding Cymru’s vision – girls can do anything – really strikes a chord with me. I’m an engineer and believe giving girls the opportunity to have fun exploring areas such as STEM in a relaxed, single sex environment really helps in developing their confidence and self-belief.

I’ve been delighted to learn how much the organisation has changed, in particular the wide range of activities and initiatives and how they’re linked to current issues. I’ve been extremely impressed with the enthusiasm of the girls and volunteers and I’m keen to be a part of growing their experiences and opportunities.

I’m now a Director of a property rental company in Cardiff following a career in civil engineering including major road and infrastructure projects. Being an ‘external’ trustee, not directly involved in day to day Girlguiding to date, will enable me to bring a different perspective and I hope that my experience as a Chartered Engineer and Project Manager will be of benefit to the Board.

I also undertake voluntary STEM activities with local schools and organisations. In my ‘spare’ time I like to be outside and active. I love skiing, canoeing and walking, in particular hill walking – preferably when the weather’s good enough to see the view!”