Meet our team
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Julie Lappin
Executive Director
As the Executive Director, Julie is poised to guide the GMLPN team in implementing the organisation’s business plan and vision. Collaborating closely with our members and partners, our overarching goal is to contribute to Greater Manchester’s economic and social advancement. We aim to achieve this by actively supporting and influencing the skills system, delivering vocational and technical skills that empower individuals to realize their aspirations and enable businesses to attain sustainable growth.
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Charlotte Jones
Operations/Project Manager
Charlotte joined GMLPN in 2015 as a Level 3 Business Admin Apprentice in and is now currently undertaking the Chartered Managed Degree Apprenticeship. As well as leading on the Operations of GMLPN, Charlotte is Project Manager for the Supporting Autistic Individuals into Apprenticeships Project and the Provider Support Programme.
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Sumayya Ali
Digital Marketing & Administration Apprentice
Sumayya joined GMLPN in 2023 as a Level 3 Digital Marketing Apprentice to support in Marketing and Communications. Covering the content creation for our GMLPN social media channels, website and regular member bulletins. Sumayya works to improve our digital presence and increase our online reach. Sumayya also supports the setup and promotion of our Provider Support Programme events and activities for members, promoting events and apprenticeships for members by creating content at member sites.
Our Advisory Board
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Tracey Wood
Group Assistant Principal Adult Skills and Employer Engagement, Trafford and Stockport College Group
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Hollie Walsh
Deputy CEO – Healthy Me Healthy Communities
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Jill Nagy
Chief Executive – Rochdale Training