Minister for Further and Higher
Education
Key interests and
achievements
Vikki’s political interests
include education; transport and the economy; tackling poverty; inclusive play;
community regeneration; and heritage and culture.
Personal history
Vikki Howells is the Welsh
Labour Senedd Member for Cynon Valley. Born and raised in the constituency,
Vikki was educated at St John Baptist Church in Wales High school, Aberdare,
before attending the University of Wales, Cardiff, where she gained a bachelor’s
degree in International and Welsh History, and a master’s degree in Modern
Welsh History. Whilst studying at Cardiff, Vikki received the Charles Morgan
award in recognition of her contribution to the field of Welsh History.
Professional background
Vikki worked as a History
teacher at St Cenydd Community School, Caerphilly, from 2000 to 2016, where she
also undertook a range of pastoral roles, most recently serving as Assistant
Head of Sixth Form. Vikki has also worked as a mentor for trainee teachers and
has sat on the admissions panel for the History PGCE course at the University
of Wales Trinity Saint David.
Political history
Vikki joined the Labour Party
at the age of 17 and has undertaken many roles within her Constituency,
including Women’s Officer and CLP Chair. Vikki was elected to Chair the Welsh
Labour Group of Senedd Members in November 2017.
