Diploma from the Oxford & County Residential Business College. Joined Coveney Sabatini & Associates (PR & Promotions) and became PA to Mr Sabatini. Worked her way round the world, including acting as general assistant at the English Commonwealth Games Team HQ in New Zealand in 1990, which led to her appointment as Assistant Press Officer to the British Olympic Association (1990-1993). Joined ASI in 1994.