Gemma started her Federation career in Suffolk Constabulary as a workplace representative and later became their Deputy Secretary, specialising in Conduct and Performance matters and Post Incident Procedures utilising her background in response policing and protective services. 

Having transferred to the City of London Police in 2018 as a police trainer within Learning and Development, Gemma took up a role on the Branch Board of the City Police Federation as Deputy Treasurer and Professional Development Lead. Shortly after, she was elected to the National Council as an additional seat for Region 8.  

Gemma moved to the National Board in December 2019 and led on Roads Policing, Ill Health Retirement and areas of Professional Development.  She currently sits on the College of Policing Professional Committee and the Police Advisory Board England and Wales Discipline sub-committee.  In July 2022 Gemma took up the position of Deputy National Secretary.