Meet the BSWN team

Our team consists of a diverse group of dedicated individuals who contribute their knowledge, experience and world view to make sure our values are reflected in the work that we deliver.  

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Sado

Director

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Martina (Mina)

Operations Manager

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Chiara

Senior Research Officer

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Derek

Enterprise Development Manager

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Angelique

Senior Policy Officer

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Japheth (Jeff)

Project Officer

Nathalie

Regional Capacity Manager

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Kat

Creative Communications Officer

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Sibusiso

Business Support Coordinator

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Sona

Development Partner

Yahye

Administrator

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Matt

Development Consultant

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Mark

Finance Manager

Michelle

Community Development Worker

Associates

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Dr. Nicole Truesdell

Policy & Research

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Jendayi Serwah

Freelance Consultant

 Alexandra MacRae

Policy

Trustees

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Marti Burgess

Board Chair

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Dr. Foluke Adebisi

Board Member

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Olumide Coker-Dickens

Board Member

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Paul Kempster

Board Member

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Marcus Walters

Board Vice-Chair

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Barbara Witter

Board Member

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Ed Rowberry

Board Member

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Afzal Shah

Board Member

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Abdi Mohamed

Board Treasurer

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Dr. Barbara Brown

Board Member

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Mohammed Rashid

Board Member

Internships and Placements

Our internship and placement students consist of young adults currently studying at the University of Bristol and the University of the West of England (UWE).