Dr Tanya Moore has worked in social work and social care for more than 30 years as a practitioner, educator and practice leader. She has published research and articles and edited two recent books: Principles of Practice by Principal Social Workers and The Anti-Racist Social Worker. Formerly research lead and programme lead for the social work/social care doctorate programme at The Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust, she was also principal social worker at Hertfordshire County Council and senior lecturer and programme lead at the University of Hertfordshire. She joined Essex County Council in April 2023. She is committed to thoughtful, relational practice and is determined to see practice front and centre of leadership and decision-making in adult social care. WEBLINK: https://www.essex.gov.uk/