Liz Barnes

Board Member at Aspire Housing

Liz joined Achieve Training as Chair in September 2021. At that time she was completing her office as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive at Staffordshire University where she served for 6 years completing 35 years in Higher Education.

Liz grew up near Stafford, attended college in Stoke-on-Trent and her first teaching job was at Longton High School in 1983.

With a passion for education, Liz is a member of 5 Academy Trusts; co-Chair of the Stoke-on-Trent Opportunity Area; and is a Governor of 2 Universities.

Liz was awarded a CBE in 2019 for her services to Higher Education and became a Deputy Lieutenant of Staffordshire in 2020.


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Aspire Housing

Created in July 2000, Aspire Housing is a leading housing provider, place shaper and property developer in North Staffordshire and South and East Cheshire, with over 8,500 homes and a significant number in the development pipeline.


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