making communities visible in
policy-making
Teo is an experienced communications and community engagement specialist with a background spanning the public, political and third sectors. A former Labour councillor and Cabinet Member for Regeneration, Planning and Property at Brent Council, she also served as Brent's Migrant Champion, advocating for greater migrant inclusion and representation.
She has designed and delivered leadership programmes for first-generation migrants through her work with the Migrant Democracy Project, helping to increase participation in local democracy and public life.
Teo is passionate about advancing migrant representation, equitable policymaking and communityleadership, creating pathways for underrepresented communities to access public sector careers and leadership opportunities.
Adina is an experienced social policy adviser with over 10 years' experience working across the public and voluntary sectors. She has founded and led a range of initiatives supporting Romanian and wider migrant communities across London and the UK.
Alongside completing her PhD at Bournemouth University, Adina specialises in public policy, community development, racial equity and inclusive practice. She has extensive experience in project development, policy and research, community organising, advocacy, and training, with a strong focus on advancing equity and inclusion.
Teresa is an experienced diversity and inclusion consultant with expertise in developin gequity strategies, conducting Equality Impact Assessments and diversity audits, and engaging underrepresented communities to shape more inclusive policies and services.
Before becoming a consultant, she spent 15 years in the UK Civil Service, including roles at the Prime Minister's Strategy Unit and the National School of Government, before serving as Head of Diversity at the Department for Transport. She also founded TogetherintheUK, a social enterprise that shares migrant stories and provides information and support for migrants.
David is a lecturer at Birkbeck, University of London, where he teaches on the Community Development and Public Policy and Social Science degree programmes. He also leads the academic delivery of a National Lottery-funded Community Leadership Programme.
Alongside his academic work, David has delivered training and consultancy for a wide range of public, voluntary and private sector organisations, specialising in community development, wellbeing, leadership and public policy.
