Kathy holds a BA (Hons) in Performing Arts, including studies in business, media, teaching and English Literature. She is an NLP Practitioner, Lead Auditor for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001, and a qualified Mental Health First Aider. She also holds various qualifications in neurodiversity awareness and diversity, equity and inclusion, complemented by extensive lived experience in these areas.

Kathy began her career with the company in 2009, taking on a part-time administrative role alongside her university studies and retail job. She joined the company full time in 2012 as a consultant and lead auditor specialising in ISO 14001 Environmental Management Systems, subsequently qualifying as a lead auditor for ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.

Over the following years, Kathy worked as a full-time consultant and auditor, with a particular focus on supporting small businesses. She was also involved in the launch of Firestones, now Lorators, before moving into a role focused on raising awareness of the Assent brand through business expos, networking and partnership development.

Since 2020, Kathy’s professional focus has increasingly centred on inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility (IDEA). This led to her creating the IDEA Standard, which officially launched in early 2026. The standard is designed to support organisations of all types in improving inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility across their processes and practices.

Outside of work, Kathy has a lifelong love of animals and dreams of owning a large piece of land to care for all types of animals in need of a second chance and a quiet life. She shares her home with a rescue Jack Russell, whom she rescued nearly 17 years ago and who, despite his now senior age, retains the title of “chaos merchant”.

In her spare time, Kathy is involved in the spiritual and Pagan communities and enjoys crafting, dancing, non-competitive exercise, and exploring nature.

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