Writer, editor and marketing specialist who sat on The Power Inquiry. Former editor and CEO of the consumer lifestyle magazine, Drum, and author of five plays published for an academic audience by Alexander Street Press, USA.

Specialises in targeting "hard-to-reach" communities in innovative ways through business, the arts, and educational material both off- and online and through mobile technology. Recipient of business and writing awards, including prestigious accolades such as advising government, BBC radio and TV commentator, and invitation to meet Queen Elizabeth II in 2007.

Passionately interest in international development, marketing and advocacy, and currently writing first novel.