Alison is responsible for Adoption UK’s relationships with politicians and other key decision makers, and leads our research and policy work. She runs our #Equal Chance campaign for better support for adopted children in school. She also oversees our media work, publications and digital communications, including our website and social media channels.
Alison has over 20 years’ experience in the voluntary sector. Before joining Adoption UK she worked with Oxfam, the UN and others, in campaigning and media roles. She came to the voluntary sector from a career as a television documentary producer. She has an adopted daughter.
Contact Alison alison.woodhead@adoptionuk.org.uk