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Caroline began her career in the Royal Air Force as a Medic, gaining extensive experience in single-Service and tri-Service environments. A career highlight was coordinating the UK military medical response during the 2005 London bombings. She also has significant operational experience in aeromedical evacuations across Northern Ireland, Bosnia, Zagreb, Ascension Island, and Afghanistan.

As the first Warrant Officer appointed as the RAF Medic Advisor, she championed the development of accredited pathways and funding to enable RAF medics to achieve civilian qualifications, from NVQs to master’s degrees.

In 2020, Caroline became a founding member of the Astra Core Team, driving grassroots innovation and re-establishing an innovative culture within the RAF. She also created and leads Pj MINDSET, a programme that applies outward mindset principles to intact teams, improving programme execution, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and addressing self-deception.

In September 2023, she was appointed Command Warrant Officer for UK Space Command. Contributing to the strategic evolution of the Command, embedding mindset led leadership and governance clarity to support its vision as a competitive space force capable of deterring, fighting, and winning.

Caroline is currently pursuing a global doctorate at Durham-Emlyon, focusing on organisational behaviour, culture, and innovation. She is married to Kev, who also serves in the RAF. They have two sons studying Bio-Chemistry and Veterinary Medicine, and a daughter studying Psychology at university. In her free time, she enjoys skiing, running, and literature.