The Political Architect for RIBA President.

Architecture sits at the centre of the biggest challenges we face: housing, climate, inequality and growth. Yet too often, architects are not in the room when decisions are made. That needs to change.

I am different because I am a leader in both practice and politics.

A Director at Bell Phillips, an SME practice delivering major housing and regeneration masterplans, I combine practice with over a decade standing as a candidate and leading campaigns at local and national level, from running for Parliament in 2019 to standing for Council this May, and leading national housing campaigns throughout. I know how political decisions get made, how to influence them, and how to get things done.

I have built a public voice for the profession across media, policy and campaigning. I know how to communicate clearly, confidently and with impact, from the public to policymakers.

I will use that experience to strengthen our voice across the UK and internationally, support our members and lead the profession forward.

I am a practicing architect. I understand the challenges. I am young enough to still be paying off my student loan, affected by the housing crisis, a working parent, and an employer keeping a practice running. I get it.

The profession needs the public and government at all levels to understand and celebrate the value of great architecture. I want to bring my experience. I am the one to lead that.