Gemma Sheppard, most famously known for Channel 5's award-winning television makeover show “10 Years Younger”. Gemma is an international stylist who has worked with some of Britain's best known music, TV stars and most of the top fashion designers. She has her own beautiful fashion and lifestyle brand Voyages & Vanity. Throughout her career, Gemma has been praised for her passion and ability to empower people through style, helping them feel the best version of themselves - something that our Smart Works Greater Manchester mission aligns with.

Michelle Ackerley is an established television presenter and journalist. Michelle grew up in Manchester and has built up a diverse career. She began her career in radio, yet is now best known for her community focused reporting and work on BBC programmes such as Watchdog and The One Show, and presenting World’s Strongest Man on Channel 5. Michelle brilliantly hosts our annual festive fundraiser, Fashion & Fizz in Cheshire, where she engages in conversations with our guest speakers about confidence and styling.

Lydia is an influential online fashion content creator, with a combined following of 2.5 million followers. Lydia’s styling approach is all about easy to follow tips that make fashion feel effortless. She aims to encourage women to find their own personal style, whilst giving them a practical starting point with her advice. While fashion is at the forefront, it is really inner and outer confidence that she hopes to inspire her audience with, which is why she was keen to get involved with Smart Works Greater Manchester.

Caroline Roberts-Cherry is an RTS & BAFTA award-winning Producer and Grierson award-winning director with over twenty-five years recognised achievements. As well as being our Ambassador, since 2021 Caroline has been Chair of the Pankhurst Trust, which incorporates Women’s Aid Manchester. She has an outstanding reputation for diversity and increasing representation on and off screen of tv professionals from ethnic minority backgrounds, promoting opportunities for women, which resonates with our purpose here at Smart Works Greater Manchester.