The purpose of this Leading to Change programme is to provide a safe space for you to connect with other people in the system and to explore an equality, diversity and inclusion theme together through informal conversations.
In this session, we welcome Samina Ansari, Head of Inclusion and Communities at Volunteering Matters. Join us in conversation about what is most important to us, when and when not to compromise and how we can stay true to our values during difficult times.
Samina Ansari
Role:
Head of Inclusion and Communities at Volunteering Matters
Samina is an award winning third sector leader and campaigner with 20 years’ experience dedicated to improving the lives, outcomes and opportunities for many groups of people, including, arguably, some of the most disadvantaged and marginalised groups in society, racially minoritised women, refugee and asylum seekers, and children and young people in Scotland’s care system. A believer in the power of communities to create positive change, and a regular volunteer on a number of local projects. Samina currently serves on a few advisory and Charity boards. Most importantly, a mum, raising a teenage son in a world that sometimes exudes great beauty and kindness and other times seems incomprehensible.
Prior to this event, to help inform our conversations, we encourage you to read a blog that Samina has kindly prepared, linking to the theme of the session.
