Claire Van Hinsbergh

Dr. Flora Bartels-Ellis OBE

Global Head of Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI), British Council

Fiona has responsibility for setting and driving the strategic direction of EDI across offices in 100 countries and territories.

Nita Sardana VP of Community Outreach & Corporate Giving, Innova Solutions CEO of the Innova Foundation

Previous Experience

She is a former social worker, a member of the Higher Education Academy and her local Race Equality Council, a Trustee of Africa Gifted Foundation led by Tom Ilube, supporting gifted and talented African girls in science, and a founding member of the Premiere League’s Independent Equality Panel.

Studies

M.Phil in Social Policy and a Doctorate in Professional Studies (social sciences)

Dr Fiona Bartels-Ellis OBE

As the VP of Community Outreach & Corporate Giving at Innova Solutions, Nita Sardana oversees the company’s community engagement initiatives and serves on its Board of Directors. Nita leads community initiatives in partnership with over 130 not-for-profit organizations across the globe.

Passion

Nita is passionate about empowering women and believes that the best way to do this is through education.

Studies

University of Illinois Chicago

Bachelor’s degree, Finance and Management Information Systems