WoCiP
Meet the Team
We’re a team committed to advancing equity, inclusion, and belonging. Through thoughtful guidance, innovative ideas, and tailored support, we help individuals and organisations create spaces and opportunities where everyone can thrive.
Meet our company Directors
Sandra Smith CMgr FCMI
Sandra is a registered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute with over 30 years of leadership experience in retail management and more than 8 years in policing. In 2021, she founded Women of Colour in Policing – a pioneering initiative that has since been adopted nationally across police services.
Sandra serves as a Mission Ambassador for the Anglican Diocese Pool Mission and as a Local Authority Governor, reflecting her deep commitment to community, education, and faith-led service. She has been recognised with multiple local and national awards for her innovation, dedication, and unwavering commitment to workforce development.
Passionate about empowering women to reach their full potential in the workplace, Sandra continues to champion equity, representation, and growth across the public sector.
Sam Alexander
Sam is a cultural intelligence expert and advocate for inclusive leadership in UK policing, and is known for her strategic impact, empathy, and faith-driven leadership. She also spent 20 years as a fingerprint expert predominantly working in New Scotland Yard. Sam shapes programmes rooted in lived experience. Sam is a multi-award winner for her work on accessibility, diversity and inclusion. She is Deputy Lead for the Women of Colour in Policing (WoCiPBCH) movement which addresses underrepresentation and retention for women of colour. Internationally, she advances inclusion and believes in taking a cross cultural collaborative approach to business development, working closely with clients to understand their needs and craft tailored solutions that address their unique challenges with authenticity, clarity, and purpose.
Our Directors
Director - Dr Julie Henderson
Julie holds a PhD in Criminology.
A former Detective Chief Superintendent with 25 years in policing . Currently the Strategic Lead for Financial Conduct Authority's Forensic and eDiscovery teams.
Julie's career has equipped her with a deep understanding of complex situations and crisis management.
As a White Woman , she is committed to promoting inclusivity and change for all Women.
Director - Dawn Lewinson
Dawn supports organisations to create workplaces where difference is celebrated, inclusion is the norm and people thrive.
With global experience working alongside leaders and frontline staff, Dawn partners with clients ready to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change.
Known for introducing conversations around unconscious b
Dawn supports organisations to create workplaces where difference is celebrated, inclusion is the norm and people thrive.
With global experience working alongside leaders and frontline staff, Dawn partners with clients ready to challenge the status quo and drive meaningful change.
Known for introducing conversations around unconscious bias into sectors that needed fresh thinking, Dawn creates safe and brave spaces that unlock the full potential of diverse talent to fuel innovation and sustainable success.
Associate Director - Bethan Humphries
Bethan specialises in design with a focus on inclusive, sustainable, and well-being-driven spaces, combining creative practice with education.
Bethan specialises in design with a focus on inclusive, sustainable, and well-being-driven spaces, combining creative practice with education.
Her work connects teaching, research, and industry engagement, with a particular interest in creating environments that are accessible, socially responsible, and supportive of diverse communities.
As Associate Director of WOCIP, she aims to contribute thoughtfully to initiatives that promote representation, opportunity, and meaningful inclusion across the sector.
Our Corporate Advisors
Our Corporate Advisors
Alex Ankrah
Alexandra specialises in advancing health equity and inclusion through policy development, workforce diversity, and strategic partnerships across health and social care systems
Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas
Henrietta specialises in advancing innovative healthcare education through blended learning, educator workforce development, and
Alex Ankrah
Alexandra specialises in advancing health equity and inclusion through policy development, workforce diversity, and strategic partnerships across health and social care systems
Henrietta Mbeah-Bankas
Henrietta specialises in advancing innovative healthcare education through blended learning, educator workforce development, and digital transformation within the NHS.
Beau Fadahunsi
Beau Fadahunsi is a solicitor with over twenty‑five years of senior leadership experience in the voluntary and community sector. She has led major community development, empowerment and resilience programmes, most recently as Head of Community Development for a London infrastructure body.
A committed public servant, Beau has served on Metropolitan Police Independent Advisory Groups and supported the governance of schools and further education institutions, championing inclusion and strong community links.
Her background includes five years as CEO of a Race Equality Council, leadership roles in the volunteer programmes for the London 2012 Olympic Games and the 2015 Rugby World Cup, and extensive expertise in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Our Corporate Advisors
Our Corporate Advisors
Our Corporate Advisors
Chaplain Andrea Smyth
Andrea fosters a culture of compassion, inclusion, and holistic well-being within the organisation, creating a supportive environment that values dignity, respect, and community
Victoria Bisson - Specialises in Branding and Marketing
Debbie Adamson-Young Safeguarding Specialist