I grew up on the Old Kent Road in South London, one of the UKs more deprived areas. Although I grew up in a low-income household, I was fortunate enough to do well academically, which has opened many doors for me.
At aged 18 I left London to study Economics at the University of Bristol, which was life changing in many ways. For the first time I made friends with individuals from a range of socio-economic backgrounds, which profoundly shaped my understanding of disparities within society.
Education, learning and development have never been a nice to have for me, but rather a necessity. This has strongly translated over to my career and leadership, where I strongly advocate for learning and development. I have also worked with a range of organisations to promote social mobility and implement best practises when it comes to the recruitment and progression of individuals from a range of socio-economic backgrounds.
