Appointed governors

I’ve lived all my life in Hampshire and I am proud to have been elected to represent my community on both Hampshire County and Eastleigh Borough Councils. I care passionately that local residents have a voice in the provision of public services and that we improve our environment and opportunities for future generations. I sit on a variety of committees including the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Authority and the National Public Transport Consortium.

I have spent most of my career working in policy, community engagement, corporate governance and strategy within the public sector and previously lectured on public policy.

It is an honour to have been appointed as a governor for University Hospital Southampton. I am looking forward to working as a member of the Council of Governors to ensure non-executive directors are held to account on behalf of members and the wider public.

Declaration of Interests:

Member of the National Public Transport Consortium

Elected Councillor for Bishopstoke and Fair Oak Division, Hampshire County Council

Elected Councillor for Bishopstoke Ward, Eastleigh Borough Council

Appointed to Hampshire & Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Authority

I moved to Southampton 5 years ago with my husband, to be nearer family following my retirement from a 35 year career as a registered Mental Health nurse. I worked for many years as a community psychiatric Nurse working with older adults in Peterborough and latterly as a Nurse assessor for Continuing Health Care in Lincolnshire, a very large and mainly rural county.

In May 2023 I was elected as ward councillor in Freemantle ward on Southampton City Council. I currently sit on the licencing committee and Health and Overview Scrutiny Panel (HOSP) and have recently been selected as Mental Health Champion for the council.

I am acutely aware of the impact that poor physical and/or mental health can have on our residents and I look forward to strengthening Southampton City Council’s partnership with UHS and working together to improve everyone’s health and well-being.

Declaration of Interests

Elected Councillor for Freemantle Ward, Southampton City Council

Mental Health Champion for Southampton City Council

Committee member of the Licencing Committee and the Health Overview & Scrutiny Panel (HOSP) on Southampton City Council

Member of the Labour Party and the Co-operative Party

Member of Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust

Retired member of Unison

Cathy is the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Research, Academic Strategy and Planning at Southampton Solent University and is delighted to be appointed as a Governor on the UHS Council of Governors. In Cathy’s role at Southampton Solent University, she ensures alignment with the university's educational mission, identifying opportunities for growth and improvement.

Previously, Cathy served as Interim Commercial Director and Assistant Dean for Enterprise and Engagement at the University of Salford, leading a change program to enhance academic enterprise and partnerships. At Leeds Beckett University, she was the Director of Research and Enterprise, managing a budget of over £10 million.

With a background in Mechanical Engineering, Cathy has held various roles, including Director of the Retail Institute at Leeds Beckett University and Operations Director at Faraday Packaging. Her research focuses on design and manufacturing, and she has collaborated with numerous companies, securing grants from InnovateUK, EPSRC, and the EU. Passionate about higher education's role in social mobility, Cathy continues to drive innovation and growth in her field.

Declaration of Interests:  

Pro Vice Chancellor - funding received for NHS and Director of Solent Skills Ltd which has been set up to deliver apprenticeships in the future.

Director of Health Innovation Wessex

University Hospital Southampton is a significant and important partner for the University of Southampton. The University has a large body of student and staff stakeholders, and we work together with UHS on the education and development of healthcare professionals and in driving forward world-leading research and innovation.

As a Professor of Health Services Research in the School of Health Sciences and previously Associate Dean for Research, I have played a leading role in the professional education of healthcare professionals and helped shape the School’s global research portfolio. I am committed to developing research capacity in the healthcare workforce and believe in fostering a strong alignment between health research and the delivery of healthcare to patients.

I also bring my experience as a member of national and international health and research committees.

I am looking forward to continuing to strengthen our engagement and partnership with UHS for the benefit of all.

Declaration of Interests

Research is funded by Merck, Sharp and Dohme Ltd

Member of the Labour Party