Mastering Diversity CIC Announces the 3rd Annual Women Mastering Change – “Master Change Your Way” Closed Session
Founder and CEO Bernie Davies with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE DL
Bernie Davies, CEO of Mastering Diversity CIC is proud to announce the 3rd Annual Women Mastering Change – Master Change Your Way event, taking place on 8 May 2025 at the House of Lords in Westminster.
Hosted as an exclusive Closed Session, the gathering brings together dynamic female leaders and changemakers committed to mastering and steering meaningful change across sectors and borders.
The event will be graciously hosted by Peer Host, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE DL, Patron of Mastering Diversity CIC, one of Britain’s greatest Paralympians and a long-standing champion of equity, diversity, and inclusion.
This highly curated event continues to build on the success of previous Women Mastering Change summits, creating a unique safe space for influential women to:
- Share transformational leadership journeys.
- Strategise on embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into leadership practice.
- Forge lasting collaborations across industries, policy spaces, and international contexts.
Honoured Guests
The event will feature special participation from Her Excellency, Burundi’s Ambassador to the United Kingdom, whose presence aligns with Mastering Diversity’s wider Global Health and Empowerment Mission to Burundi 2025. This reflects the organisation’s growing international engagement and commitment to fostering global leadership rooted in empathy, justice, and sustainability.
Other guests of honour and keynote speakers include:
- Andrew Martin, Head of Food Manufacturing and Agri-tech, Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
- Blessing Mutamba, NatWest
- Gwen Morgan-Evans, Partner, Hugh James Solicitors
- Julia Reynolds, Partner, Leigh Day and VP, Cardiff and District Law Society
- Kobena Amissah, Mastering Diversity youth Board
- Sally Penni MBE – Barrister at Common Law
As well as Janey Howell, High Sheriff South Glamorgan 2024 & 2025 & Mastering Diversity CIC Patron
Programme Highlights
Participants can expect:
- Intimate leadership conversations with Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and distinguished guests.
- Strategic insight sessions focused on mastering personal and professional change.
- Preview of upcoming initiatives, including the Burundi mission and the House of Lords Women Mastering Change Summit.
- Networking opportunities with high-impact leaders across business, government, media, and the third sector.
A Platform for Real Change
The Women Mastering Change platform is not just a series of events — it is a movement dedicated to enabling women to lead, influence, and master change on their own terms, amplifying diverse leadership across the UK and beyond.
“This is about creating an ecosystem where powerful women leaders are celebrated, supported, and connected in ways that ripple outwards to create real societal transformation,” said Bernie Davies, Founder and CEO of Mastering Diversity CIC.
About the Host
Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson DBE DL is an acclaimed Paralympic athlete, member of the House of Lords, and a tireless advocate for inclusion, equality, and human rights. As Patron of Mastering Diversity CIC, she plays a vital role in championing its vision of a more just and equitable world.
About Mastering Diversity CIC
Mastering Diversity CIC is a UK-based, award-winning organisation that leads global equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) initiatives across sectors. Through strategic projects, high-level events, and media engagement, the organisation creates systemic change that elevates marginalised voices and promotes sustainable global development.
To learn more, visit https://masteringdiversity.com/
