Ann has over 35 years of experience working in education, and has partnered with schools across the UK and internationally. She is the founder of the RACE Charter Mark which is an award recognising effective race equality strategies. Ann has been a facilitator on several professional programmes, is a public speaker and is highly acclaimed in the field of DEI and leadership. She’s a qualified Executive Coach and Team Coach, and is often described as “a leader who leads with flair and vision” and is described as “inspirational”.

Ann holds roles across a number of businesses, including Race Excellence which is a consulting business offering high quality and personalised diversity training and accreditation. She is a MAT Trustee, School Governor, Charity Trustee and Business Advisor. Ann is a published author, a podcaster and was awarded the Freedom of the City of London in 2010 and given royal recognition in 2022.