Joanne Gardner

Joanne Gardner is currently working as a Policy Coordinator at the West Yorkshire Combined Authority since July 2023. Previously, Joanne spent over 15 years at Leeds Federated, holding various roles including Senior Project Manager, where significant projects were delivered involving service and policy reviews, IT system rollouts, and channel shift strategy development. Other notable positions included project management roles focused on business transformation, customer engagement, and leading initiatives for tenant involvement and organizational accreditation. Joanne's early career included support work and project assistance in financial inclusion and employment support. Educational qualifications include a Post Graduate Diploma in Housing Studies from De Montfort University and several project management certifications.