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Current Involvements

Embrace Site Lead ERG

Leading local coordination for the London office by driving engagement, organising events, and helping shape an inclusive workplace culture across our site. Previously, I planned the first cross ERG event between Neurodiversity, Spectrum, DCN etc at our London office.

BHBIA DEI Committee Member

Helping to plan initiatives, review internal policies, and represent early-career voices in key conversations within the pharmecuitical industry.

In May, I conducted interviews and wrote feature pieces as part of the lead-up to BHBIA's Menopause Webinar, which can be found here. I’m currently planning a Menopause Webinar for Menopause Awarness month for BHBIA, scheduled for October.

National Youth Tech Council

Recently,I've joined a passionate group of like-minded indivisuals helping build real world soloutions that challenge how digital and emerging technologies are developed.

Past Involvements

Hackney Youth Council Elected leader

Collaborated with council leaders to review policy and support youth-led change. Oversaw distribution of over £250K in grant funding to local community groups.

Student Room Advisory Board

Supported programme development, feedback cycles, and student engagement strategies in partnership with regional education boards.

Hackney Young Futures Representative

Advised on key issues affecting underrepresented youth, contributing to initiatives that spanned employment, technology, and mental health support.

Museum of the Home Advisory Board member:

Through collaboration and consultation, working with the museum to address historical representation and help shape relocation plans for a contentious statue. In this role, I attended various meetings alongside facilitating and leading the disucssion for american exchange students.