'Ideas Worth Spreading'

Bianca Ali is an aspiring assistant director, activist, and writer. Her credits include assistant producer of the NTW production of ‘Circle of Fifths’ held in June 2022 at the WMC Dance House. Bianca was also the lead member of the Black Lives Matter Movement, calling on the Welsh government and organisations to revise their current EDI policies to make Wales an anti-racist nation. She is a talented spoken word artist and has organised many events to give poets and artists a platform.

As a result of her creative talent Bianca, was a member of the Ladies of Rage’s event entitled Harddwch Du, co-writing and performing, the Struggle is Real.

Ricardo Erasmus, a former semi-pro soccer player, originally from Cape Town, Mitchell's Plain, South Africa. He is a Transformational Life Coach, Youth mentor, Motivational Speaker, and Radio Presenter with over two decades of experience in youth work in Cape Town, the USA, and the UK. He shares his story of resilience and determination growing up on the Cape Flats and inspires others to reach their full potential by shifting their mindset and striving for success against all odds. He is passionate advocate for mentorship and is dedicated to helping others reach their highest potential.

Yusuf Ibrahim is the Vice Principal of Cardiff and Vale College. He is passionate about enhancing the leadership prospects for people from all walks of life, particularly those from under-represented backgrounds. One of the most senior minority-ethnic leaders in the public sector, Yusuf has worked at national level, contributing to the design and delivery of assessments during the pandemic. He is currently leading a ground-breaking Anti-Racism Curriculum Project across the colleges sector as well as leading significant curriculum & digital areas within one of the largest colleges in the UK, Cardiff & Vale College. A digital transformer, Yusuf is determined to ensure that new technologies are an enabler for positive change, allowing more people to access opportunities to learn and progress. A values-based leader, Yusuf's journey has taken him across London, Bristol & Cardiff, building supportive teams to meet the needs of learners, staff, and communities.

Rachel is the founder of Apex Educate, co-founder of Promote Equality and Deputy Head teacher of a inner-London school. Rachel is a core DARPL Team member, having created the Senior Leader and Governor series of Professional Learning for Wales. Rachel works with schools, educational settings and companies that are seeking to become anti-racist and work towards racial justice being realised. Rachel's ability to train all levels of staff in anti-racism has developed people's understanding of equity and has supported them on their anti-racist journey.

Transformation Coach & CEO JTI Leadership Academy Organisation: Joy Transformation International Leadership Academy (JTILA) CEO and Founder of JTILA. Accomplished high -performance international trainer, coach, author, and leadership consultant with a dynamic record of success delivering leadership and management development. Specialist in the area of Purpose Driven Leadership, Mindset, Vision and strategic Thinking, Emotional Intelligence and leading and managing Diversity & Inclusion at senior management level across a broad range of organisations in the UK, Europe, USA and Africa.

Michael Adeniya is a commercially focused, award-winning B2B events strategist. He is currently the Chief Operating Officer of UK Black Business Week, the largest event in the UK and Europe for Black entrepreneurs, career professionals and allies to the Black community. In his previous role as the Portfolio Director of Clarion Events life science division, he spearheaded almost 10x revenue growth over an 8 year tenure, introducing multiple revenue streams and international product launches across Europe, Asia and America.

Sy uses the power of storytelling to inform, persuade and challenge organisations towards an anti-racist future. South Wales born and based, Sy has worked extensively in multiple settings leading Welsh Government award winning national and international projects that tackle exclusion and improve access for young people and adults in areas of employment, education and health. Formerly Head of Operations at the UK based charity Race Equality First, Sy worked closely with people who experienced race discrimination and used their personal experiences in the workplace. Sy now leads on the delivery of anti-racist interventions influencing positive change at the RSPB. Sy sits on the Criminal Justice Board for Wales Independent Oversight Panel addressing the systemic discrimination and disadvantages experienced.

Mo Jannah is a freelance, presenter, producer and life coach. Working on TV programmes, such as BBC XRay and Weatherman walking. Mo, is a peoples champion, supporting communities to grow and develop through connection and collaboration.

Shavanah Taj is Wales TUC’s first BME General Secretary. She joined Wales TUC in February 2019 from the Public and Commercial Services Union (PCS), where she had been the Welsh Secretary since 2013, having served as national union official since 2012. Shavanah is a passionate campaigner and can often be found contributing speeches at round table debates and protest marches on issues such as anti-racism, human rights, women’s rights, fair pay, fair work and creating an equitable, sustainable green economy that delivers positive, long lasting changes for workers and the communities in which they live and work.

Ali Abdi, is a community organiser and activist. Working to support and promote the social mobility of the global majority in Cardiff, South Wales.

Mariyah Zaman, is a BA (Hons) Creative Writing & Media Graduate from Cardiff Metropolitan University and the co-founder and creative director of Now In A Minute Media, an online Welsh Muslim media platform championing Welsh Muslim voices and encouraging participation amongst Muslims in creative industries Mariyah is a social media coordinator by profession and a freelance writer whose work ranges from poetry to news articles and features with a passion for exploring Muslim youth culture and fashion.