Caroline spent 21 years as a Police Officer qualifying to Inspector level. She has always had a desire to challenge the status quo and seek alternative ways of identifying talent in under-represented groups. Whilst the youngest female Sergeant in North Yorkshire Police she founded and Chaired the NYP Women's Network supporting and championing women in the Police service. Her focus changed in 2012 when her son was diagnosed with autism. She then founded All Things Autism and subsequently Neurodiversity which received the support of Chief Officers. After retiring in 2017 she continued as the Lead for Neurodiversity for the Police and sits on North Yorkshire Council's Autism Steering Group, City of York's Employment Sub group for Autism and Pro Autism in University York St John. She is passionate about workspace inclusivity for all.

She was recently described as a social and cultural translator for people with autism and works with businesses across the country on their Neurodiveristy portfolios.
Caroline now speaks nationally on Neurodiversity and, along with her team, supports businesses who wish to create inclusive polices and procedures for recruitment, retention and progression of those who think differently.