​So, one night I happened to turn on the TV and see,

Baroness Martha Lane Fox on the BBC delivering a lecture about bridging the digital skills gap, her inspiration was timely, as at the time I was jobless and feeling unmotivated,  but listening to her talk, felt like she was talking directly to me, and it became the fuel I needed to spark me into action. I began leading digital skills campaigns and collaborating with the tech organisations, I worked with UK Government Department DCMS leading the Digital Skills Partnership for the West Midlands, collaborating with Microsoft, Google, and Amazon on implementing their digital skills initiatives.

 

As a Business Manager at Microsoft, I worked with local and national government, policy, media & academia partners, witnessing first hand the power of effective communication and collaboration in driving real change. I've mentored and coached start up founders, been a competition Judge for Tech Nation Rising Stars, Aston Business School, I'm also an Ambassador and Co Author of the Education and Allyship Playbook in partnership with Tech Talent Charter to help tech organisations provide safe and supportive environments for black employees to thrive. And let me tell you, the journey's been nothing short of amazing. ​Take a look at my Career portfolio, here.