Labour Candidate for Ashton Upon Mersey, Shona Gilbert

Shona, 46, was born in Glasgow, and attended school in Yorkshire and went Manchester University.

Shone has lived in Trafford for the last 27 years – and  is married to Jon and has two daughters, aged 12 and 3.

Shona has worked in various management roles and is currently Client Relationship Director for a not for profit organisation, which helps public and private sector organisations improve their customer service.

In her spare time, Shona has been Women’s Officer for Altrincham and Sale West CLP and also runs a support group for people facing fertility challenges for Fertility Network UK.

Shona was recently delighted to be appointed a governor for St Mary’s C of E Primary School.