I’ve spent most of my life in North Wales, starting out on the Peulwys Estate in Llysfaen before moving to Colwyn Bay.

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Growing up by the coast and in tight knit community spaces shaped how I see the world – especially the value of looking out for the people around you. After a decade working in England, I came back to Holywell, where I’ve lived for several years and finally put down proper roots.

Professionally, I’m a Senior Enterprise Architect in the banking sector, working where technology, people, and long term strategy meet. My career has always been about making complex systems understandable and making sure decisions actually work in the real world. I recently completed a Master’s in Sustainability Leadership at Cambridge Uni, which confirmed for me that climate action, social justice, and economic fairness aren’t separate issues, they’re all part of the same challenge.

Outside of work, I’m happiest getting hands-on. I inherited an interest in DIY and plastering from my dad, and I’m especially interested in helping older homes become warmer, greener, and more affordable to run. Retrofitting isn’t just a technical challenge, it’s a social one, and I want to show how practical skills can support a fair transition. I also mentor young people at the start of their careers, particularly those who haven’t had an easy route in. Social mobility matters deeply to me – I’ve been there, I’ve lived it, and I want everyone to have the chance to build a future shaped by their talent, not their postcode.