Jo is an experienced communications strategist, specialising in public affairs, advocacy and stakeholder engagement. She spent seven years in senior strategy and communication roles in government, having led cross-government ministerial stakeholder engagement for Industrial Strategy, working closely with No.10 and the Cabinet. As Chief Press Officer to the Universities Minister Jo Johnson MP and Head of Communications at Liverpool John Moores University, Jo brings in-depth insight into the Higher Education, research, and innovation sectors. She was also Head of Government Relations for the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority where she worked to make the case for further devolution. After returning to freelance consulting, she led major projects including identifying regional skills gaps for Liverpool’s biggest further education provider, delivered a campaign to protect children from vaping leading to the new Tobacco and Vapes Bill, and led stakeholder engagement for major regional and national public health and clinical research initiatives.