“Andrea is an experienced HR professional with a particular expertise in the area of diversity, inclusion and engagement. She worked with NHS Employers in an advisory capacity on a national consultative group on equality and diversity issues for a number of years. This group was a partnership group – working closely with national trades unions and staff associations – with a remit for equality proofing national terms and conditions of service. Andrea also participated in a national peer support networking programme where she shared her extensive frontline experience of dealing with equality and diversity issues in relation to recruitment, retention and engagement with colleagues from across the country. She also participated in a national podcast around diversity monitoring and developed a case study with NHS Employers to showcase the work of her NHS trust in that area”.

“Andrea was the person who had the foresight and the imagination to ensure that Equality and Diversity was adopted as an e-Learning package in Liverpool PCT. Andrea chaired the local network and working group that worked on the development of the e-Learning content. This network later evaluated the package with a view to its adoption as the preferred method of training delivery. Without Andrea’s enthusiasm this project may have faltered. I would endorse any product that has had Andrea’s involvement.”

“Andrea is a highly talented HR professional who is an excellent strategist whilst delivering the detail. She was always extremely reliable and you could count on her to produce very high quality work. She’s also very friendly, personable and conscientious”.

I reached out to Andrea as a mentor to support me in my new role in the People team and most especially leading the Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging programme. Andrea’s extensive knowledge and experience has been invaluable on my journey.

I am glad to be a part of the Diversity and Inclusion Leaders space group and truly enjoy the interactions on the forum. This has been one safe place for me to ask questions, share knowledge and support like minded folks going through different phases of the D&I journey. This group has helped me immensely in articulating and finding solutions to the various D&I challenges and move forward to help and support my clients and also help other folks needing help as well. Its been an absolute pleasure interacting with Andrea as she moderates the forum very efficiently and diligently, guiding members towards resources. I love how she mitigates incorrect posts and posts that go against the group ethos with subtle yet firm Leadership direction. I look forward to exciting days ahead and contribute and support the group where I can. Best wishes to you Andrea..

I am pleased to be part of a diverse group that is supporting and caring for one another. I have found the group is always forthcoming to help the members with any questions they may have. DEI is an evolving space and there is a lot to learn. it is nice be part of a supportive group, all trying to do their bit for equality and inspire others to do the same.

Andrea has created the Inclusion and Diversity Leaders Space on the Facebook group. This group is a great place to share resources, get advice, have a constructive discussion on the topics of D&I interest as well as get support and encouragement from the members. Andrea provides useful comments and resources and ensures the place remains a safe space for everyone to be able to express themselves and conduct meaningful discussion. I found this Facebook group to be a welcoming and inclusive place indeed that builds on the strengths and diversity of the members with Andrea’s guidance and support. I can highly recommend joining this group to any D&I leader.

Andrea has created a strong collaborative community through her Facebook group The Diversity and Inclusion Leaders Space which brings together people working in or on the D&I agenda and creates a platform for sharing knowledge, good practice and also seek views and ideas on how to solve a wide range D&I challenges in the workplace. She has nurtured the group and made it a very supportive community of people who share a common goal. I found this Facebook group to be a welcoming and inclusive place indeed that builds on the strengths and diversity of the members with Andrea’s guidance and support. I can highly recommend joining this group to any D&I leader.

Andrea is a highly skilled and knowledgable HR professional with extensive knowledge of Equality Diversity & Inclusion. Andrea supported me in developing a 3 year EDI strategy for a national charity which included; A desktop research exercise , engagement with key stakeholders, report writing and strategy development. | would highly recommend Andrea if looking for expert advice and consultancy.I found this Facebook group to be a welcoming and inclusive place indeed that builds on the strengths and diversity of the members with Andrea’s guidance and support. I can highly recommend joining this group to any D&I leader.

I employed Andrea for a year to undertake and develop a range of equality projects in our people team. Andrea was always reliable, hard working and flexible. She has an excellent knowledge of both HR and equalities issues and would be an asset to work in either / both of these fields. Please feel free to DM if you'd like a further reference.

Andrea Is a highly professional HR and Equality, Diversity and Inclusion specialist with a wealth of experience at local and national level. She is well connected and has experience at both strategic and operational level.

Andrea is an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner with a passion for equality, diversity and inclusion. | had the pleasure of working with Andrea for a number of years when she provided the lead HR role on a number of complex organisational changes, whilst supporting strategic ED and I development. All her work is well researched and of the highest standard. I had confidence in her work at all times and she enabled a number of key projects to move forward, she was resilient and took any setbacks in her stride.

Andrea's review of our recruitment process was incredibly detailed. She used best practice examples to guide us into a more proactive space and her engagement with colleagues from across our Institution gave us a clear picture of our priorities. Andrea is great to work with and has a vast amount of knowledge and experience to share. Thank you Andrea!

Great advice......very friendly & efficient. Would have no hesitation in recommending Andrea to friends or family!!

I cannot thank Andrea enough for all of her advice. Andrea responded quickly to any concerns I raised and offered a range of professional advice. I would highly recommend the service. Thank you.

I have always found Andrea professional and focused with a genuine commitment to equality and diversity, proven by her actions.

I worked with Andrea as a HR Manager. Her organisational skills are second to none and her ability to manage a varied caseload is impressive. She operates at a strategic level and has the ability to galvenise a senior management team in to action.

Andrea provided support in reviewing and updating our HR policies to reflect changes in employment law conducting an Equality Impact Analysis on our recruitment policy and process and supported developing a Clearing house process for an organisational change. Andrea ensured our policies and processes were thorough, inclusive, and aligned with best practices making them more efficient and effective, ultimately strengthening our commitment to equality and fairness.

Andrea recently assisted the Autism Wellbeing Project CIC in reviewing our employment contracts and organisational policies. She meticulously identified areas for improvement, providing thoughtful and practical reccommendations that not only ensured legal compliance but also enhanced the effectiveness of our documents. Her professionalism and expertise were evident throughout the process and her clear communication made a potentially complex task straightforward and manageable. Andrea's insights have strengthened our policies and contracts giving us greater confidence in their alignment with best practices. We are more than happy with her work and would absolutely collaborate with her again in the future. We wholeheartedly recommend Andrea to any organisation seeking reliable, professional and expert support with their employment and policy documentation

Andrea conducted a strategic Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion review to evaluate our current EDI strategy, action plans, and Diversity Forum self-assessment to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement. Evaluating our practice against the Global Diversity Equity and Inclusion Benchmarks (GDEIB) framework and making recommendations to inform our Theory of Change, develop KPIs, and accelerate progress. In addition to desk-based research Andrea conducted 1:1's with senior leaders to understand our current activities and inform her assessment. The project outcomes provided clarity on the organisation’s current EDI position and through the produced report outlined a clear pathway to achieving internationally benchmarked best practice and has helped provide us with an independent critical friend assessment .