I am passionate about the work that I do. I believe deeply through education and focused training that we can expand our minds, change attitudes and behaviours for the better.  I now work hard to make sure all children in schools and adults in their workplaces feel seen, heard and valued.

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I grew up mostly in rural Derbyshire. My father fame over to Britain, as a young man, in 1961 from Jamaica as part of the Windrush generation, who came to help rebuild Britain after the war. He responded to Britain’s call for help. He met my mother (who is from Derbyshire) when they were both in the British forces. We lived internationally for my early years, as were posted around the world (as forces families are!). Then, I settled into my schooling in Derbyshire in the early 1980s.  We were the only family of colour in my village. I couldn’t see myself in my educational experience – not in the resources, curriculum or in the school experience. It is important that all children can see themselves while growing up and forming their sense of self.

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Full-circle… I now provide Diversity Days Everyday which brings focused, well researched training sessions to help all organisations embed and celebrate diversity authentically every day – not just for one month of the year.

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