A group of six people standing in a semi-circle inside a white event tent, engaging in conversation. There are name tags on some individuals, and a woman in a blue blazer appears to be speaking to the group. The scene suggests a professional or networking event outdoors.
Group of diverse people standing outside a Welsh Government booth at a cultural event. The booth displays signs for Coedwig, and the background shows a blue sign with images related to forestry and training.

Royal Welsh Show – Welsh Government Rural Affairs Engagement 2025

Community Representative | Royal Welsh Show, Wales | 2025

Participated as a representative of the North Wales Africa Society at the Royal Welsh Show following an invitation from the Welsh Government. The engagement brought together representatives from ethnic minority communities to discuss diversity, inclusion, rural participation, and environmental sustainability in Wales. The session provided an opportunity to reflect on how minority communities can be more visible and included in conversations around land, agriculture, climate action, and rural development. It also highlighted the importance of creating inclusive spaces where diverse community voices can contribute to sustainability and policy discussions

Audience: Welsh Government representatives, ethnic minority community groups, rural and environmental stakeholders

Contribution: Represented NWAS in discussions on diversity, inclusion, minority community participation, and environmental sustainability

Climate Cymru Ethnic Minority (CCEM): Climate Conversation 2026

Panel Contributor | Cardiff - Wales | 2026

Represented North Wales Africa Society (NWAS) at the Climate Cymru Ethnic Minority (CCEM) Network’s in-person Climate Conversation in Cardiff. The consultation brought together participants from ethnic minority communities and organisations to discuss climate issues affecting communities in Wales, with a focus on housing, transport, agriculture, and land use. The session provided a space to share lived experiences, community concerns, and practical ideas for more inclusive climate action.

Audience: Ethnic minority community participants, community organisations, climate practitioners and consultation facilitators.

Contribution: Contributor

Welsh Government PhD Experience (2025–2026)

Role: PhD Placement Researcher

Organisation: Welsh Government - Strategic Evidence Unit

Location: Cardiff, Wales

Contribution:

Undertook a doctoral placement within the Welsh Government Strategic Evidence Unit, supporting work across climate change and agriculture policy areas. The placement focused on strengthening the accessibility and use of evidence within government by developing an internal evidence repository and engaging with policy teams.

Research Relevance:

The placement provided valuable insight into how evidence informs policy development and decision-making processes. It also enhanced my understanding of knowledge exchange, evidence governance, and the practical challenges associated with translating research into policy contexts.

Impact:

  • Developed experience working at the research - policy interface

  • Contributed to evidence management and accessibility initiatives

  • Strengthened understanding of evidence-informed policymaking

  • Fostered collaboration between academic and policy communities