Trustee

After a career working in insurance, in the early 2000’s Jo decided to move away from the corporate and commercial sector and look for a role that was more aligned with her personal values and commitment to social justice. Having worked in HR since the beginning of her career, Jo took up the role of HR lead for the Avenues Group, a charitable provider of support services to people with learning disabilities, acquired brain injury, and autism. In 2019 Jo took on the Chief Executive role and has led the organisation since.

Alongside her work for Avenues, Jo is also a member of the Employment Tribunal which helps to keep her HR skills and knowledge up to date. When not working at Avenues or for the ET, Jo is also proud to be a trustee at Pathway, a charity supporting homeless people and promoting inclusion health and also a trustee at Voluntary Organisations Disability Group, a membership organisation for non-profit providers.

Personally Jo has a strong connection with care and support having first hand experience of navigating the social care system for both children and adult family members.