Lesley became a Trustee of Street League in 2017 linking her passion for football and physical activity with her work in employment and employability. After almost 2 decades in local government and the same in consultancy, running her own company for 10 years, Lesley has worked with sports events, organisations and clubs, and latterly major developers across the UK in employment activities and community engagement.

Lesley is a Fellow of the RSA and an ardent supporter of Blackpool Football Club. She states joining the Board at Street League is one of the most rewarding things she has done!

Favourite sport: Football

First job: Office junior in a bank