About Fiona
Fiona was born and raised in the west of Hull and attended at Newcastle University where she was one of only four women reading Chemical Engineering. Her subsequent career in industry was similarly marked by the lack of opportunity for women in engineering and representation in industry in any senior roles. This was a cause of frustration and some amusement but this addressing lack of opportunity has become one of the focal points of the Fiona Foundation. 
Fiona moved to Manchester in the early 1990’s with new career opportunities in the same sector and it was there that she married, made her home and raised her family. As her boys grew, she became fully involved in life at the boys’ primary school, St John’s Primary School Chorlton, and the Foundation has continued to provide support for projects there.
Fiona was diagnosed with breast cancer in September 2010. The disease was aggressive and Fiona passed away in October 2011. She is terribly missed. Her legacy will be humour, hard work and love that she took with her wherever she went.