Equality, Diversity and Workforce Inclusion Specialist
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Award-winning trainer, facilitator and EDI practitioner with extensive experience designing and delivering face-to-face and online learning across public, voluntary and community sectors. Specialist in workshop design, anti-racism and EDI training, leadership development and learner engagement, with a strong track record of creating practical, inclusive programmes that strengthen practice and support measurable change.
Freelance Trainer, Facilitator and EDI Consultant at Self-employed (2022-07 – Present)
Associate Consultant at Practice Solutions Ltd (PSL) (2022-07 – Present)
Designed and delivered face-to-face and online anti-racism learning for senior leaders in social care and co-authored Association of Directors of Social Services (ADSS) Delivering Social Care in an Antiracist Wales reports to translate policy into practice.
Activist Development Programme Facilitator at TUC Cymru (2022-07 – Present)
Designed and facilitated development programmes for activists, women and young people, using interactive methods to build confidence on challenging racism and discrimination, knowledge and progression into union leadership roles.
Community Mentor at Welsh Government Culture and Heritage Division (2022-08 – 2025-06)
Advised the Welsh Government's Culture Division on the implementation and evaluation of their Culture Heritage Sport (CHS) Grant Programme to improve public sector engagement processes in increasing access to funding from ethnic minority-led grassroots organisations. Monitored and evaluated the grant application process as part of the CHS External Advisory Group and provided recommendations of continued improvements.
Black Leadership Development Programme Facilitator at TUC Cymru (2024-03 – 2025-04)
Co-designed and facilitated a Black Leadership Development Programme for staff and line managers, delivering interactive modules and producing an evaluation report adopted by senior management.
Reverse Mentor at Race Council Cymru
Mentored senior leaders from four major national creative organisations, using lived experience, challenge and critical analysis to support transformational anti-racist change and strengthen the quality of organisational action plans.
Interim Black History Wales Arts Development Officer at Race Council Cymru (2023-01 – 2023-06)
Oversaw delivery of the 2022–23 Black History Wales arts programme, including budget monitoring, performance reporting and accountability to Arts Council Wales, ensuring effective delivery against funding requirements.
Anti-racist Wales Action Plan (ArWAP) Trainer at UNISON (2022-10 – 2023-01)
Designed and delivered Anti-racist Wales Action Plan training for union representatives and officials, supported by evaluation and recommendations for future delivery.
Strategic Equality Diversity Lead at National Training Federation for Wales (NTfW) (2018-06 – 2022-07)
Led strategic EDI work with Welsh Government and work-based learning providers, contributing to increased apprenticeship starts among Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic learners (2.4% to 4.3%) and disabled learners (1.2% to 9.2%). Authored the Work-Based Learning EDI Strategy 2021–2026, co-designed benchmarking tools, delivered contractor reviews and provided specialist policy and Equality Impact Assessment advice.
Work-Based Learning (WBL) Equality and Diversity Champion at National Training Federation for Wales (NTfW) (2016-05 – 2018-06)
Designed and launched an EDI training programme for further education and private training providers, established an External Diversity Network and created an EDI Rating Tool to benchmark good practice. Secured Welsh Government approval for a new Strategic EDI role through a successful business case.
Time to Change Wales (TtCW) National Diversity Coordinator at Mind Cymru (2015-04 – 2016-05)
Led diversity and equality delivery for the Time to Change Wales mental health anti-stigma campaign, facilitated a Wales-wide Diversity Partnership Group, and produced research and Equality Impact Assessments that strengthened a successful Big Lottery bid for a young people's mental health campaign.
Social Leadership Regional Coordinator at Mind Cymru (2012-01 – 2015-03)
Facilitated the social leadership strand of the national Time to Change Wales campaign, mentoring champions to deliver creative mental health projects and increasing participation from underrepresented communities.
Specialist Youth Work Coordinator at All Youth Matters (AYM), formerly Penarth Youth Project (PYP) (2012-04 – 2016-02)
Led autism-focused youth and family support services, designed the Making Sense communication programme, delivered a pilot pre-employment programme, and represented the organisation on the Welsh Government Cross-Party Autism Advisory Group.
Mentoring Coordinator at Penarth Youth Project (2009-02 – 2012-03)
Provided pastoral and educational support to disadvantaged young people and designed issue-based workshops on substance misuse, knife crime prevention and sexual health in partnership with local agencies.
Project Officer at National Museum Wales (NMW) (2007-08 – 2008-04)
Co-ordinated the award-winning Everywhere in Chains heritage project, engaging refugee, asylum seeker and ethnic minority communities through creative workshops to co-produce an exhibition and toolkit across South Wales.
Operational Manager at Cardiff Council (2003-10 – 2006-06)
Established and led a Cardiff Council service area, managed a £1.2 million budget, and helped secure £3.5 million in Welsh Government funding through partnership-led grant proposals stakeholders from diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds.
Development Manager at Promo-Cymru (2000-04 – 2003-10)
Managed youth training and development services, built partnerships with schools and agencies, contributed to the Learning Country framework, and delivered OCN-accredited Event Management training.
Youth Enterprise Officer at Promo-Cymru (2000-04 – 2002-03)
Delivered a European Regional Development Fund-supported project that helped young people establish cultural enterprises and secure partnership support.
Business Consultant and Project Coordinator at Black History Month Wales (2008-08 – 2015-03)
Provided strategic leadership to Black History Month Wales, advising on programme growth across arts, education and heritage. Secured funding and sponsorship for arts education activity, managed the delivery team, and introduced project management, risk and budget controls to strengthen delivery and sustainability.
Project Manager / Education and Research Officer at Jazz Services Ltd (2006-07 – 2011-10)
Led research into jazz education across the North East of England, mapping progression routes and identifying barriers and opportunities to strengthen educational pathways. Identified and developed resources for an online jazz curriculum, enabling classroom teachers and delivery partners to expand access to jazz education in schools.
Community Work Trainer at Cardiff Community Work Training Group (1997-04 – 2002-06)
Delivered values-based community training for community groups and activists, facilitating participative learning that enabled learners to achieve OCN accreditation in Basic Skills in Community Work.
MBA in Project Management (2011 – 2011)
BA Hons in Community Education (2006 – 2006)
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (2013 – 2013)
ProQual Level 3 in Providing Discrimination Legal Advice and Information (2017 – 2017)
Prince 2 Foundation Certificate (2006 – 2006)
