Professor Geraldene Codina is a Commissioner for the newly launched Skills Commission inquiry. 

She is a prominent figure in the field of Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disability (ISEND) at the University of Derby. She serves as the Programme Leader for the National Award for SENCOs and is a Professor of Inclusion and Special Educational Needs and Disability. 

Prior to working in Higher Education, she worked as a Senior Leader, Special Educational Needs Coordinator (SENCO), and school teacher in both special and mainstream settings.