Trisha began her career as an academic researcher in European regional policy, before working in local economic development and then consultancy. She specialises in regional policy, enterprise and innovation and skills development, and has worked across the full range of EKOS’ portfolio since 2003.

Trisha is an experienced project manager, skilled in research design, quantitative and qualitative research methods, appraisal, evaluation and stakeholder/community engagement.

Outside of work, Trisha has held various voluntary sector positions, most recently leading a community mental health arts festival and sitting on a grants award panel.