Hello, my name is Pauline Harrison and I am pleased to have been elected as the new Chair of the Moretonhampstead Development Trust.

I bring with me a wealth of experience in leadership, strategic transformation and stakeholder engagement, developed over more than two decades in various high-impact roles. I have led multimillion-pound projects that emphasise operational improvement, team performance and change management across diverse sectors including technology, finance, and consultancy.

My expertise is in engaging with people which I will be able to use to foster effective communications between the board, staff, volunteers and other community organisations.

Having grown up in a deprived socio-economic background, and with first hand experience of SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) and EDI (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion), I am passionate about giving everyone access to opportunities and meeting community needs. As Chair, I will ensure the board's decisions are effectively translated into action while supporting the staff and advocating for the community's interests in public forums.