Jacky Wilson – Director
Jacky has worked within education and training for over 20 years. Following a Psychology Degree, she started her career in a Vocational Training department in the NHS (continuing her studies with a post-grad diploma in IT). Following, she spent several years working with a private training organisation, before joining rove.
For over 15 years now, she’s been supporting learners to reach their potential and heading up the rove team.
GET TO KNOW JACKY. . .
Describe your job in three words: Varied, fulfilling, engaging.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Think before you speak.
What was your first job? Babysitting – at 13 – it was the 90s!
Who inspires you and why? Everyone! If I had to name one person, it would be Mr Corbyn – his strapline sums it up… “Each and every one of us has a part to play in ensuring change, and we must continue to do everything we can to bring about a kinder and fairer world. By the strength of our own common endeavour we achieve more than we achieve alone, and we do it for the Many, and not the Few.”
If we made a team playlist, what song would you add? So flute – St Germain.
Book, podcast or film recommendation? Book: The Alchemist – Paulo Coelho.
A little-known fact about me… If I didn’t work in education and training, I think I’d like to be a…florist, or a carpenter or maybe an interior designer.