I believe I was nominated because of my long-standing, consistent, and intersectional advocacy for dyspraxia since 2019. Through The Black Dyspraxic, I use storytelling, evidence , and lived experience to raise awareness in communities that have historically been overlooked particularly Black, neurodivergent, and underrepresented groups .
My work ensures that intersectionality isn’t an afterthought but a central part of how we understand, discuss, and support dyspraxia. Over the years, my impact has reached beyond the UK. I have helped organisations in Ireland and America to expand awareness of dyspraxia.
I also continue to collaborate with Nigerian organisations to build understanding of neurodivergence across West Africa. These partnerships reflect my commitment to bridging cultural gaps and elevating global voices.
My academic work at Newcastle University, where I lead the UK’s first cost study on adults with DCD, strengthens the research foundation of this advocacy. At the same time, my involvement with organisations such as Neurodiversity in Business, the Centre for Neurodiversity at Work, and to , ensures dyspraxia and intersectionality, are included in the wider neurodiversity conversation.
My contributions have also been recognised through being awarded the the Scope social media influencer of the year 2025 and on the shortlist National Diversity Award 2025. In the race culture and religion category and the Mary Colley Award (2022) from the Dyspraxia Foundation, highlight the credibility and reach of my work. Ultimately, I believe I was nominated because I show up consistently, speak honestly, and work across research, community, culture, and policy to ensure dyspraxia is understood, represented, and respected at every level.
