Lydia Isherwood

Lydia Isherwood is a Research & Evaluation Specialist at West Yorkshire Combined Authority, with a focus on monitoring and evaluation activities for grant-making and investment programmes. Prior roles include Researcher at UnLtd, Research & Insight Analyst at Leeds Beckett Students' Union, and various research and editorial positions, demonstrating a robust background in primary research, data analysis, and stakeholder communication. Lydia holds a Master's degree in Gender Studies and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Leeds, alongside earlier experience in volunteer and administrative roles within educational and charitable organizations.