Fiona is a researcher, facilitator, and strategist specialising in cross-sector collaboration, system reform, and violence against women and girls. Her work focuses on how policy, commissioning, investment, and frontline practice can better align to support long-term social change.

Fiona previously led NCVO’s public sector commissioning and learning programmes, designing national capacity-building projects for organisations including the Cabinet Office, Ministry of Justice, and Arts Council England. She has co-authored publications with The King’s Fund and most recently co-authored the Local Government Association’s guidance on commissioning and procuring the voluntary sector.

She has worked across strategic commissioning, impact measurement, and social investment development, including as strategic commissioning lead for a London local authority.

Fiona’s work on violence against women and girls has focused particularly on supporting Black, minoritised, and migrant women’s organisations, including Southall Black Sisters, Imkaan, Ashiana Network, and Panahghar. Alongside her professional work, she brings more than 25 years’ experience as a volunteer and feminist activist.