Transforming Equality and Diversity Practice
We want the debate around diversity to be one that is a shared agenda, to drive the change we want to see. By honest and open discussion in safe supportive environments, we facilitate the growth mindset that builds social inclusion and cohesive communities. The results are a paradigm shift towards greater equality, respect, understanding and valuing difference.
Rajinder K Mann OBE DL
Rajinder K Mann OBE DL is a passionate advocate for social justice and equality with over forty years of active involvement in the community and education sectors. She is passionately committed to empowering people (especially women) and organisations and believes that people can ‘become the change they want to see’. As a member of the Sikh community she has strong ‘Seva-centric’ (service) values and is always ready to help others. She was conferred an OBE in 2011 and awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Wolverhampton University in 2013 in recognition for her work in equality and diversity.
She is a former Chief Executive and held a number of senior roles in education and continues to serve in the field through her governance and various committee roles at a local and national level.
She graduated from the University of Birmingham with a Bachelor of Education Degree in English and History, Master of Social Sciences in Race and Education and is a Trainer, Mediator, NLP practitioner and Coach.
Amandeep Dhillon
Aman is a lawyer with over 10 years of experience in implementing change to promote diversity and inclusion in the legal sector. This has included implementing a blind recruitment policy at the country’s largest national law firm, making Unconscious Bias training sessions mandatory for assessors, revising exit policy to ensure data and mood capture and introducing a Diversity Mentoring Programme which went on to win a number of awards. Aman was also listed as Diversity Champion of the Year by the Birmingham Black Lawyers group in 2019. Aman has practical experience in acting for clients in discrimination claims and can advise on workplace legal obligations as they apply to race.
Martell Lloyd
Martell Lloyd began her career in an organisation who’s mission was to increase representation of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic staff in the education sector. She is driven in her desire for justice and equity in the workplace. She has over ten years experience in Further Education and Schools In policy development and service delivery. Throughout her various roles she was instrumental in widening networks and maintaining engagement with key stakeholders.
She has managed and overseen the development of training programmes and facilitated focus groups. She is a strong advocate for data analysis in shaping policy and provision. She brings brings a fresh and dynamic perspective around difference and justice both at a personal and professional level.
As a Sociology graduate from the University of Birmingham, her specialist areas were Race and Gender. This knowledge allows her to speak with authority on diversity and inclusion.
Carl Smith
Carl Smith has been an advocate for community development and empowerment for over thirty years. He has also foundedand guided of a number of not-for-profit community organisations. As an active member of a local Church and part of the Church’s Eldership group he is very involved with local youth activities.
He is a former co-founding director of a management consultancy company and has held a number of senior finance roles in for profit and not-for-profit organisations including Industry and further education and served as a College Governor on the Board of a local further education college.
He graduated from the University of Central England with a Master of Social Sciences degree in Management and Organisation Development focussing on Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) in the West midlands, and has a Master of Social Sciences degree in Accounting and Finance from Birmingham City University.
He is married with two children and his interests include reading, football and History.
