Francesca’s early career was in retail buying for multinational and national companies. She has been working in the education sector for over 20 years on various projects seeking to engage young people wishing to embark on vocational training. Francesca joined First Rung in 2012 as Manager at the Colindale Centre and has progressed to Head of Centres and Inclusion, with her team, she works to provide a positive and safe learning experience for all students.

Francesca lives in North London, close to both centres and has two adult children. She enjoys cooking, entertaining, tennis and training and walking her dogs.