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Tunde Olasupo is a grassroots leader and DEI trailblazer whose lived experience fuels lasting community impact. He founded and coordinates Believe Achieve CIC in Farnworth, Greater Manchester, building the organisation following the tragic loss of his son; it now supports over 1,300 young people from minority ethnic, faith-based, refugee and low-income backgrounds. Tunde’s intersectional leadership spans racial justice, faith inclusion, … Read More

Jack is an inspirational young volunteer, community advocate and our youngest ever power lister, whose dedication, bravery and resilience have produced remarkable impact despite personal challenges. He faced bullying and the loss of his great-grandmother at a young age, experiences that fuelled his commitment to helping others. Jack volunteers for local initiatives including Winston’s Wish, supporting bereaved children, and has … Read More

John Uwagboe is a tech leader turned entrepreneur who builds bridges between data and people, cultures and communities, and risk and resilience. With a proven track record in corporate leadership and recognised work advancing diversity, equity and inclusion, John has translated vision into practice by creating spaces where people feel seen, valued and empowered. Drawing on his Afro-Caribbean heritage, he … Read More

Atif Choudhury is a community advocate and co-founder of Zaytoun CiC, the Fairtrade Palestinian olive oil cooperative, dedicated to ethical trade and social impact. He has led grassroots social-development projects across the UK, the Middle East and Asia, with a focus on disability inclusion, poverty alleviation and community empowerment. Atif serves as a trustee for Disability Rights UK, sits on … Read More

Gamiel Yafai is the founder of Diversity Marketplace and a long-standing champion of equality, inclusion and cultural change across public and private sectors. With over 25 years’ experience, he has developed frameworks for inclusive recruitment, behavioural change and tailored organisational interventions that prioritise authentic belonging over token representation. Gamiel’s approach is evidence-based and grounded in the lived realities of the … Read More

Nimco Ali OBE is the co-founder and chief executive of The Five Foundation, a global partnership dedicated to ending female genital mutilation (FGM). A survivor herself, Nimco has become a leading campaigner on gender equality, using lived experience to drive legal, policy and cultural change in the UK and internationally. Her advocacy ensures survivors’ voices are central to reform and … Read More

Munroe Bergdorf is a model, writer and activist recognised as one of the UK’s leading voices on race, gender identity and social justice. As a Black trans woman she has used her public platform to challenge discrimination and advocate for more inclusive representation across fashion, media and culture. Her activism spans trans rights, anti-racism and intersectional equity; she has worked … Read More

Professor Jason Arday is a leading academic whose research has shaped national debates on race, education and social justice. Noted for his role in the Black Curriculum discussion, he advocates for teaching that reflects the histories and experiences of Black communities in the UK and addresses racial inequalities in higher education. Open about being autistic, Professor Arday examines how neurodiversity … Read More

Jo Malone CBE is an internationally renowned fragrance entrepreneur, celebrated for founding Jo Malone London and later creating Jo Loves. Known for her instinctive creativity and business acumen, she has built a global reputation in the perfume industry while speaking openly about dyslexia and how it shaped her creative approach. Jo has also been candid about her experience with breast … Read More

Ashleigh Nugent is a writer, performer and the Creative Director of RiseUp Community Interest Company. Having left school without qualifications and carrying a criminal record, Ashleigh’s journey was transformed by a love of poetry and education; he later achieved a first-class degree, gained teaching qualifications and produced award-winning creative work that speaks to lived experience. His writing and performances explore … Read More