Equity and Inclusion Leaders Celebrated for Achieving Specialist Qualifications and Fellowships

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Equity and Inclusion Leaders Celebrated for Achieving Specialist Qualifications and Fellowships

Working professionals across policing, higher education, and  local government.

HUDDERSFIELD, United Kingdom – A new cohort of working professionals has completed specialist qualifications and fellowships in equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) through the Institute for Equity, University Centre (IEUC). The October 2026 achievers represent dedicated leaders across public, private and social sectors who have undertaken rigorous, research-led study alongside demanding professional roles.

Their completed qualifications span IEUC’s specialist higher education portfolio, including the flagship EDI Fellowship©, Level 7 Diplomas, Level 7 Certificates and Professional Certificates designed to equip leaders to transform workplace culture and dismantle structural inequalities.

Speaking on the achievements of the awardees, Janet Cash, Vice Principal, shared:

“Balancing high-level academic study with demanding careers requires exceptional dedication. These leaders are driving transformative change across policing, higher education, local government and consultancy by grounding their practice in evidence-based research. We are immensely proud of their hard work and long-term impact.”

October 2026 Qualification Achievers and EDI Fellows

EDI Fellowship © (October 2026)

• Adina Lindsay, F.InstE – Senior Workstream Lead – London Race Action Plan, Metropolitan Police Service
• Anitha Karthik, F.InstE – Post-doc Research Fellow, Edinburgh Napier University
• Dr Amina Doudi, F.InstE – DEI and Intercultural Communication in ELT consultant
• Georgina Zumeris, F.InstE – Chief Superintendent, Metropolitan Police Service
• Grace Bernard-Broadreck, F.InstE – Lead Analyst – Culture Diversity and Inclusion, Metropolitan Police Service
• Haroon Bashir, F.InstE – Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, University College Birmingham
• Lorraine Busby-McVey, F.InstE – T. Chief Superintendent, Programme Director – London Race Action Plan, Metropolitan Police Service
• Lynne Forster, F.InstE – Superintendent – Operational Lead – London Race Action Plan, Metropolitan Police Service
• Madeleine Corker, F.InstE – Senior Culture Lead and Organisational Psychologist, Metropolitan Police Service
• Madhvi Shah, F.InstE – Senior Programme Lead – Leadership Impact and Insights, Metropolitan Police Service
• Nana Reynier, F.InstE – Senior Programme Lead, Metropolitan Police Service
• Reneebel Griffiths, F.InstE – Senior Workstream Lead – London Race Action Plan, Metropolitan Police Service
• Samson Olagbami, F.InstE – Associate Director of EDI, University of East London
• Savanna Patel, F.InstE – EDI Manager, The British Academy
• Shaalini Bhogal, F.InstE – Head of Strategy, Coordination and Insights, Metropolitan Police Service
• Shaheen Sutton, F.InstE – Lead Specialist Advisor, Diversity, Inclusion and antiracism, arms-length government body
• Sophia Sterling, F.InstE – Senior Workstream Lead – London Race Action Plan, Metropolitan Police Service

Level 7 Diploma in Leadership for Organisational & Social Transformation (October 2026)

• Hema Patel – Senior Equalities Officer, Oxfordshire County Council
• Savanna Patel – EDI Manager, The British Academy

Level 7 Certificate in EDI (October 2026)

• Mari Palmer – Diocesan Director of Education, Diocese of York
• Yvonne Metley – Assistant Director of Education – School Improvement, Diocese of York

Certificate in Applied Social Research (October 2026)

• Charlotte Claydon – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Business Partner, Guildhall School of Music & Drama

MEDIA CONTACT:

Janet Cash
Vice Principal
Institute for Equity, University Centre

Email: j.cash@instituteforequity.ac.uk
Phone: 01422-314-044
Website: instituteforequity.ac.uk