Mary is the Area Director, London, for the Association of Colleges; a membership organisation promoting, supporting and representing Further Education colleges. Mary works on behalf of London colleges, engaging with key stakeholders to represent the sector and shape the skills agenda for London. Mary believes passionately in the value of learning as a force for improving the quality of life of Londoners; aiding economic prosperity, social integration, community cohesion and health and well-being.

Mary has over 25 years’ experience of the management of Adult Education, Further Education, Work-based Learning and social and economic regeneration. She has worked closely with partners in London’s education and business sector to provide strategic leadership of post-16 learning across the capital; including previously working for the Learning and Skills Council and London Councils.

Mary was recognised for her services to Further Education in the late Queen’s 2022 Honours List, when she received an MBE.