Opportunities in Public Life Panel

Opportunities in Public Life Panel

Ever thought about becoming a School Governor, Magistrate, Trustee or a Public Appointee?

Join us and our expert panel on Monday 9th January 2023 6.30-7.30pm on Zoom to find out more!

We will be joined by Yvonne Baker OBE, Val Allen MBE, Louise Thistlethwaite, Rushi Milns and Alison Rodwell. Please scroll down for further details about our panel.

Cost: £5 donation to CWO North West

Please note that we are not able to offer refunds.

Yvonne Baker OBE is joining us in her capacity as Chair of Governors at Heworth Grange School. Yvonne is the Chief Executive at STEM Learning based in York and founder of STEM Ambassadors. Until recently, she was a Trustee of The 5% Club – an employer-led organisation promoting apprenticeships and other earn-and-learn routes and a member of the Royal Society Education Committee. She has also been co-Chair of The Institution of Engineering & Technology’s Education and Skills Panel. She is a Chartered Chemical Engineer.

After a successful career in the fast-paced world of telecoms delivering international projects and designing technology solutions, Rushi Milns moved into Education and is Head of Computing and Director of Careers and Outreach at a secondary school. She joins us in her non-executive capacity, sitting on a number of boards and committees, including those supporting International Development, Camara Education, Hospice UK and the Conservative Women’s Organisation, which encourages and supports women to stand for public office.

We will also be joined by Val Allen MBE and Louise Thistlethwaite, who will share their experiences as magistrates.

The event will be chaired by Alison Rodwell, Chairman of CWO North West. Alison has chaired many boards including charities and social enterprises. Alison currently holds a public appointment on the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee of a government department.