Fin Wilson

About Fin Wilson

Finola Wilson
Director at Impact Wales | Author | Education Consultant | Sketchnoter

Finola Wilson is a dynamic education consultant, author, and visual thinker with over 25 years of experience in the education sector. As Director of Impact Wales, she works with schools and education leaders across the UK to embed evidence-informed practices that drive real improvements in teaching and learning. Finola is passionate about making complex educational research accessible and actionable for busy teachers.

She is the author of Closing the Disadvantage Gap in Schools: A Visual Workbook (Routledge, 2025), a groundbreaking resource that combines research, strategy, and visual learning to help schools tackle the root causes of educational disadvantage. Her expertise spans school improvement, curriculum design, leadership development, and data-informed practice.

A skilled sketchnoter, Finola is known for her ability to distill and communicate key ideas visually, making her a popular speaker and podcast guest. Her engaging, thought-provoking insights make her an ideal guest for podcasts exploring education, equity, school leadership, and visual learning.