Ethics and Transparency Panel

Lisa is an LGBTQ+ inclusion consultant based in Loughborough and has been running her own business for the last 6 years. She works with private, public and third sector organisations to support LGBTQ+ people and individuals and organisations who are striving for LGBTQ+ inclusion.

Lisa has over nine years experience working directly for and with LGBTQ+ communities. Prior to running her own business, she worked for local, regional and national charities in addition to working for an MP and MEP.

Louise is a researcher with a PhD in social psychology who has worked in the field of sexual and criminal exploitation for many years to improve services and outcomes for young people and their families affected.

Louise also works for a Sexual Abuse Rape Advice Centre (SARAC), a charity that offer supports to those affected by sexual violence.

Kieran has spent 30 years working in the development sector in the UK, East Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean and Canada and is currently CEO of Leicestershire Cares. He has specialised in developing private, public and third sector partnerships to tackle poverty and inequality as well as managing large education and health programmes.

Since 2016, Kieran has been very involved in developing practice and policy around business and community partnerships. He has also written widely on local government, deliberative democracy and the issues faced by young people.

Frances has recently launched an art venture providing opportunities for adults to enjoy social interaction and well-being through creativity in Leicester.

She has enjoyed a lengthy career in professional and academic staff development in universities and wants to bring her deep interest in the ethical dimensions of change programmes and expertise in staff training to her work on the panel.

Kathleen is the CEO and founder of the Women Empowerment Network and also is a member on various Boards to help represent many voices across Leicestershire. Kathleen is very passionate about our diverse communities and the importance of how we all communicate effectively with each other and Leicestershire Police - ‘Together we can make the difference!’

With over 15 years of experience in social care and mental health, Nikki is a dedicated and compassionate professional committed to improving the lives of individuals experiencing inequalities and social challenges. Throughout her career, Nikki has worked across diverse settings, including community mental health teams, crisis intervention services, and statutory social care, providing skilled assessments, advocacy, and person-centred support.

Previous experience as a Social Worker and Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP), enables Nikki to bring a deep understanding of mental health law, safeguarding, and ethical practice. Nikki is highly experienced in coordinating complex care arrangements, balancing individual rights with public protection, and leading multidisciplinary decision-making processes under the Mental Health Act.

In addition to her frontline and leadership roles, Nikki currently works with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), contributing to the regulation and inspection of health and social care services across the sector. 

Denis is a Criminologist and a Restorative Justice Practitioner/Trainer, a University Lecturer, and a Community Activist. He is a member of British Society of Criminology and Member of the World Society of Victimology. He trains students, police officers, and community members to become RJ Practitioners. He manages Restorative Justice Programmes within the communities in Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland.

He is the founder and former Chair of African Network LLR. As a Criminologist, he is committed as ever to work with the local police to reduce crime and anti-social behaviours in local communities.  He an “Honoured Citizen of Leicester” awarded to him by the Lord Mayor of Leicester in 2023.

Katie is a University of Lincoln Criminology graduate. With a strong passion for youth justice, Katie is a previous member of the Leicestershire and Rutland Youth Commission. During her studies, Katie was actively involved in an innovative student/teacher collaboration project. As part of this initiative, she played a key role in the co-creation of a module focused on youth justice which is still an active module at the University. This reflects her desire to inspire change and inform future generations.

Matthew is a graduate-entry student at the University of Warwick’s Medical School. Prior to this, he worked as a Graduate Management Trainee at Loughborough University where he was a Project Manager in Organisational Strategy Delivery and also conducted an institution-wide review of due diligence processes.

He has held trustee positions and non-executive directorships in a number of organisations including the National Association of Nightlines, Leicestershire & Rutland Wildlife Trust, and Loughborough University Council.