Cris Lakeman

Cris has dedicated her career to education, teaching across local primary schools and working with young adults and mature students. She served as headteacher of two primary schools over 16 years. As a senior adviser for the Children, Young People, Education and Skills Department, she led on Jersey Premium and established the COVID recovery tutoring programme, furthering her commitment to educational equity. Now CEO of Every Child Our Future, Cris works to ensure all children have the opportunities they need to thrive, with a particular focus on early language and reading. She also serves as a member of the Independent Prison Monitoring Board.