Join us in a visit to the Mayor's Office with our very own Dr Alice Mpofu-Coles: the first Black and female Mayor of ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø.
is a Community Researcher at the ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, Mayor and a Local Councillor for ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø, UK. She has a PhD in Human Geography, a BA in Social Work, and an MA in International Relations. She also did a Forced Migration Summer School course at Oxford University. She trained as a diplomat. She is a trustee and Ambassador for the City of Sanctuary – a refugee organisation - and the vice-chair of the Alliance for Cohesion and Racial Equality (ACRE).
Alice is a member of different societies and groups and, for over 20 years, has volunteered for ºÚ¹Ï³ÔÁÏÍø Refugee Support Group as vice-chair and chair, including being involved in the Gruntivig Women’s Project – Women Refugees Learning Together in Europe. Alice previously worked as a Diplomat in Belgrade, Serbia and Maputo, Mozambique, before settling in the UK.
Alice has received numerous awards for her work and contributions to various societies and institutions, including high-profile keynote presentations.
A mum to two adult daughters, Meme and Tadi, Alice lives with her husband and dog. She likes to meditate, do yoga, navigate her Christian journey, walk, listen to music, read books, write, travel and cook – her family says, "never eat the same type of meal".
Open to:
Race Equity Network members only.
Contact:
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