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Caroline GordonAccount DirectorCaroline joined Connect in October 2008, bringing a wide range of experience of working in the voluntary and public sectors, as well as for a senior Government minister.Having graduated with a first in Politics and Parliamentary Studies from Leeds University, Caroline worked in public affairs for high-profile charities including Mencap and Mind, as well as for Yvette Cooper MP during her role as Housing Minister. She worked closely with London Mayors and Leaders as Labour Group Adviser at London Councils, and has MA in Political Campaigning and Communications. Caroline leads on a number of health and voluntary sector accounts, including MacoPharma, ContinYou and the Society of Chiropodists and Podiatrists, as well as leading much of Connect’s work with UNISON. She is also a key member of the Connect Training team, particularly leading courses developing public affairs and campaign skills. |
Q: Where were you born?
Harrow
Q: What are your academic achievements?
BA Politics and Parliamentary Studies, University of Leeds, which included internships in the Canadian Parliament and in Westminster; and an MA Political Campaigning and Communications, Kingston University.
Q: What sparked your interest in politics?
I don't remember a time when I wasn't interested in politics. I do remember writing a story about Neil Kinnock tricking Margaret Thatcher out of No 10 when I was about 10 years old - that's got to say something! And of course, the night of the 1997 General Election campaign couldn’t help but fire up my interest to get more involved.
Q: What motivates you?
Getting things done well.
Q: Proudest moment?
Persuading the Government to abolish a means test for a housing grant, helping thousands of families with disabled children to make vital housing adaptations.
Q: How do you relax?
Watching Strictly Come Dancing. And daydreaming about being in Strictly Come Dancing.
Q: Favourite political book?
I have a stack of political biogs lined up on my bookshelf at home, but I tend to dip in and read the interesting bits rather than plough through 600 pages of life story. I did love Susan Crosland’s biography of her husband Tony, but let’s be honest, it reads more like a novel than a weighty tome…
Q: What would people be surprised to know about you?
I have a phobia of apple stickers.
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