Justina Mutale (Chair)

Justina Mutale was named African Woman of the Year in 2012 and is globally recognised for her leadership in gender equality, education, and public health.
She is the Founder and President of the Justina Mutale Foundation and its flagship Scholarship Programme, which enables underprivileged young women from Africa to access higher education across the globe.
She also founded POSITIVE RUNWAY: The Global Catwalk to Stop the Spread of HIV/AIDS, a youth-focused campaign that combines fashion with advocacy.
A respected global thought leader, Justina appears on numerous distinguished lists, including the 100 Most Influential Creatives, the Black Women in Europe Power List, the Global Women Leaders Hall of Fame, and the Black 100+ Hall of Fame.
She is a Distinguished Member of the Royal Biographical Institute and the Global Institute of Human Excellency, sits on the Board of the World Leaders Forum, and serves as Global Ambassador and Spokesperson for the International Women’s Think Tank.
Before launching her own initiatives, she served at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London.

Monica Maghami (Treasurer)

Monica E. Maghami (LLB, LLM) is an international Regulatory Lawyer with nearly two decades of experience in AI, sustainability, ESG, commercial law, and human rights.
Her professional journey spans global tech giants and top consultancy firms, where she has specialised in AI governance, data privacy, and cybersecurity. Her multi-generational commitment to women’s rights traces back to her grandmother, who attended the 1995 Beijing Conference.
Monica joined the NAWO Board in 2024 and brings a strategic lens to bridging policy and practice across the Global North and South. She is a recognised speaker and policy advocate, with a deep commitment to fostering inclusive global dialogues on the digital divide, social cohesion, and the triple planetary crisis.
She also serves on the Boards of the International Environment Forum (IEF) and InterFaith20 (IF20/G20), and has contributed to global platforms including COP28–29, the UN Summit of the Future, IF20, and CSW69. Through every role, Monica advances NAWO’s commitment to gender justice through transformative systems change.

Kaylee Jackson (Secretary)

Kaylee Jackson is a Juris Doctor candidate at the University of Virginia School of Law, where she focuses on women’s rights and gender justice through both domestic and international lenses.
She joined NAWO in 2022 while living in London as the Director of Communications and was elected Secretary to the Board in 2024.
In this role, she supports governance, youth engagement, and strategic partnerships.
Kaylee is also the Founder and CEO of the Texas Women’s Alliance, a U.S.-based nonprofit committed to reviving consciousness-raising groups across rural communities in Texas—equipping women with the tools to challenge oppression, claim their power, and drive systemic change.
In addition, she serves as Vice President of the Austin chapter of the National Organization for Women (NOW), the largest feminist organization in the United States. With a background rooted in rural America and a passion for global women’s rights, Kaylee brings a cross-cultural, intergenerational perspective to her work, bridging grassroots activism and international dialogue.

Cat Sutherland (Trustee)

Cat Sutherland brings over 30 years of experience as a Police Inspector, where she led transformative work across frontline policing, public protection, and strategic policy development.
She championed gender equity within the criminal justice system and mentored the next generation of leaders, creating systemic change through inclusive partnerships and forward-thinking policy.
Cat now serves as Vice Chair of the UK Civil Service Women’s Alliance and as Resolutions Convenor for Graduate Women International, contributing to national and international advocacy efforts. After retraining as a certified Health and Wellness Coach, she supports women to prioritise wellbeing as a foundation for empowerment.
With a leadership style rooted in lived experience, Cat integrates public service, community engagement, and wellbeing advocacy to dismantle barriers and promote a future where all women can thrive. She joined NAWO to help shape inclusive, impactful solutions at both structural and personal levels.

Sally Spear (Trustee)

Sally Spear’s lifelong commitment to justice, unity, and gender equality has been shaped by a career in science, education, and civic engagement.
Originally trained in biochemical research, she later became a science teacher and an Environmental Health Education Technician.
A dedicated follower of the Bahá’í Faith, Sally supports interfaith efforts and international cooperation through UNA-UK, UN Women (formerly UNIFEM), and other NGOs. Sally was among 30,000 participants at the 1995 NGO Forum in Huairou, China, which ran parallel to the 4th UN World Conference on Women in Beijing. Since then, she has regularly attended the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), following developments in CEDAW, the MDGs, the SDGs, and ongoing UN efforts to achieve global gender equality.
She has held leadership roles with WAC-UNA-UK and joined the NAWO Board as a trustee in 2019, contributing to strategic planning and advocacy. Sally is deeply motivated by the urgent need to address poverty, inequality, and gender imbalances in decision-making.

Dr. Jane Fenton-May (Trustee)

Dr. Jane Fenton-May, FRCGP, is a retired General Practitioner and clinical geneticist who spent her career advocating for patient-centred care, gender equity in medicine, and social justice in health systems.
Entering medical school at a time when women were discouraged from becoming doctors, her lived experience fueled decades of advocacy for women in medicine and beyond. Her work in clinical genetics focused on families affected by inherited conditions like muscular dystrophy, while her GP practice in Cardiff’s docklands brought her into close contact with migrant and homeless communities.
Jane served on national committees for the BMA and RCGP Wales to improve healthcare policy and access. A member of the Wales Assembly of Women for over 30 years, she has deepened her engagement in global human rights and VAWG advocacy, particularly through her participation in the UN’s Commission on the Status of Women.
As a mother and grandmother, Jane brings a multigenerational commitment to NAWO’s mission for systemic change and social justice.

Margaret Clark (Trustee)

Margaret Clark is a cross-sector leader whose career spans education, international development, and public policy, underpinned by an MBA, an MSc in Social Research Methods, and a strong record of global engagement.
Her research centres on the UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly gender equality, education, and economic empowerment.
She represents organisations including the National Board of Catholic Women, Widows’ Rights International, Soroptimist International, and NAWO, and she has contributed to major forums such as CSW New York, CHOGM, CEDAW reviews, and the Council of Europe. Margaret also serves as the England representative to the UK Joint Committee on Women, linking grassroots efforts to EU-level advocacy.
A graduate of Common Purpose and a former global business director at BT, she combines faith-based advocacy with practical leadership in both corporate and nonprofit settings.
As a NAWO trustee, she champions ethical governance, inclusive listening, and transformative solutions rooted in equity.

Sama Tanhai (Trustee)

Sama Tanhai is a youth leader and policy advocate dedicated to digital inclusion, community empowerment, and intersectional justice.
Working at a UK-based digital inclusion charity, she partners with grassroots organisations to deliver vital digital skills and expand access to technology for underserved communities.
With a background in Politics and International Relations, Sama is passionate about bridging lived experience with national and global policy, ensuring that those most affected by inequality are active participants in shaping solutions.
She creates safe spaces for young people to explore identity, justice, and leadership through art, sport, and music, believing that personal expression and community collaboration are vital tools for change.
At NAWO, Sama brings an intergenerational lens and a grounded approach to advocacy, amplifying the voices of young people and marginalised communities while driving systemic change across all levels of society.

Daisy Tipping (Trustee)

Daisy Tipping is a student activist and survivor-advocate currently completing her Graduate Diploma in Law, driven by a commitment to justice and gender-based violence reform.
After experiencing sexual assault early in university, Daisy became a leading voice for survivor rights, first as her university’s elected Women’s Officer and then at the national level.
Her work has led to policy changes expanding counselling services, improving reporting mechanisms, and establishing financial support for survivors. Daisy has contributed lived-experience insights to consultations with the UN Special Rapporteur on VAWG and GREVIO, shaping formal reports on the status of students in the UK. She now works closely with the Welsh Government, higher education bodies, and NGOs to dismantle systemic barriers facing women and survivors.
With plans to pursue a legal career focused on access to justice and institutional accountability, Daisy brings to NAWO a fierce dedication to feminist legal reform, survivor-led advocacy, and intersectional leadership.

Fatoumata Diallo (Trustee)

Fatoumata Diallo is a Trade Advisor to the Government of Flanders, strengthening economic partnerships between Belgium and the UK, and a longtime advocate for gender equality and youth empowerment.
A former business development professional with Duke Corporate Education, she supported global leadership growth in the private and public sectors.
Appointed as NAWO’s youngest trustee in 2018, Fatoumata has led internal communications and supported the onboarding of interns, championing inclusion across all levels of the organisation.
She also serves on the board of the Samuel Lithgow Youth Centre in London, where she supports disadvantaged youth and BAME communities through education and mentorship. A frequent speaker and moderator at international conferences, Fatoumata uses her platform to highlight underrepresented voices and inspire structural change.
Originally from Guinea and fluent in French and English, she holds degrees in International Relations and Public Administration and brings a dynamic, global perspective to NAWO’s mission.