Bernie is a VCSE Systems & Governance Leader working closely with NHS Trusts, schools across the sectors and demographics, Non-Profits, the Criminal Justice System and Social Enterprises; a Changemaker and an Ambassador with the Institute for Economics and Peace; Chair, Governor and Trustee of several organisations and happy governance nerd. In a lifetime of working alongside people experiencing complex disadvantage or detriment, the value and impact of language has been a constant crucial thread. Challenging the status quo and supporting positive practice have been fundamental to how she firmly seeks to address co-existing inequality creatively and positively. Celebrating in the description, warmly intended as a compliment, of Fluffy Battleaxe she enjoys the opportunities to influence and impact that come her way, excited and awed to be part of this organisation. In a world that abuses and weaponises words, using them to explore and promote cultural partnerships is an act of gentle rebellion. Bernie likes gentle rebellion.
