Jacqui is the Chief Executive at Shoreditch Trust, where she has successfully transformed the organisation from a government-funded programme (New Deal for Communities) into an independent, anchor institution with a diverse income portfolio, enhancing its capacity to deliver a comprehensive health and wellbeing programme.
Jacqui has extensive experience including leading consultation, partnership and communications on large regeneration programmes, developing affordable workspace, and designing consultation and social value for development. Jacqui has worked across the public, education, charity, and cultural sectors.
Jacqui holds a Post Graduate Certificate in Further Education, and began her career as a cultural studies teacher. She is also a trained Facilitator on the British Council's International Facilitator Development programme and leads the Trust’s Active Citizens Community Champion programme. Her educational background has strongly influenced her commitment to integrating research, personal development, and training into Shoreditch Trust's work.
Jacqui considers it a privilege to lead a charitable organisation that collaborates with communities and stakeholders to develop a shared vision for neighbourhoods, delivering exceptional services and ensuring equality of access and opportunity for all.
Jacqui is an elected Member of the City of London, serving as Common Councillor for the Ward of Cripplegate. Jacqui sits on committees including Court of Common Council, Planning and Transportation, as well as Sub-Committees including Planning Applications, Professional Standards & Integrity (CoL Police), Resource, Risk & Estates (CoL Police), and Safeguarding. Jacqui is the Policy Lead Member for Resident Engagement across the City of London and sits on the Destination City Advisory Board as resident representative.
