Gemma credits her change to a mirror that shattered everything, but a choice based on this statement.....

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The old way is no longer an option 

 

While working in education, a student diagnosed with PTSD became the mirror she could no longer ignore. The changes made transformed Gemma into a lover of life and life-long learner dedicated to embracing mindful practices with intentional growth. 

 

 

Since leaving education in the thick of the pandemic, she knew two things: things had to be different and she had to own the path she desired; this would mean making major changes. These changes have seen Gemma sitting on two interview community panels for the MPS for senior appointments for deputy commissioner and assistant deputy commissioner. 

 

Currently, she sits on a safeguarding case management board for UK Athletics. She is a part of a community co-production team for a ground-breaking mental health research project called Bridging Divides. Her passions are fuelled by contextualising adverse experiences, understanding trauma and improving mental health outcomes.