Born in Wokingham, England, Judy was educated at the Abbey School, Reading, and Girton College, Cambridge. She obtained an honours degree in Law, trained in London and practised in Buckinghamshire for a number of years before taking a career break to bring up her children.
Always a keen musician (piano, keyboard, flute and singing) Judy developed her interest in writing worship songs during this time.
She is a member of the music and worship team at Gold Hill Baptist Church, Buckinghamshire.