Sean has spent his career working in higher and further education to achieve social and economic change. He has held leadership roles in universities, Government bodies and institutional partnerships in various parts of the country, before joining Petroc – an FE college and university centre with bases in North and Mid Devon.
Recognising that some of the most intractable issues we face in society require multi-dimensional approaches, he has always sought to take advantage of the opportunities that come through working in partnership. He currently chairs the board of Northern Devon Futures – the partnership of systems leaders committed to creating a positive future for that part of the South-West peninsula.
With a research interest in policymaking and a passion for innovation and making things happen, he sees a fantastic opportunity for the Commission to help produce lasting change and improve the life chances of young people through evidence-informed action and advocacy, an agenda central to colleges across the peninsula. He is proud to be a member of the Commission and to be able to help it achieve its ambitious goals for a region that really needs to tackle the disadvantage and inequality hidden amongst its beautiful coast and countryside.
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