Paula Wray PhD, BSc

Dr Paula Wray’s wish is to support people to recognise the value of these experiences and not only communicate them, but also to value the knowledge of those around them. Paula works with members of the public, researchers and staff to provide confidence and guidance in enabling multiple perspectives shape a project, team, activity or organisation. Dr Wray is currently a Senior Public Involvement Manager at INVOLVE, leading on Diversity and Inclusion and the development of National Standards for Public Involvement. She has a neuroscience PhD and previously held public involvement leadership roles in the voluntary sector and with the National Institute of Health Research Collaboration in Applied Health Research and Care and Research Design Service in the East Midlands. Dr Wray has built comprehensive networks both nationally and internationally and utilises her own experiences as a researcher, patient and carer to provide leadership, appropriate resources and support for others