I joined Validity’s board in 2024, and I also serve on its finance committee. Validity’s vision of a world where emotional, mental, and learning differences are valued equally aligns with my belief in a society where autonomy and dignity are fundamental rights. So, serving on Validity’s board and contributing to its strategic leadership gives me a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in one of the most marginalized communities globally.

With local and international reach, Validity works in multiple regions, ensuring disability rights remain a global priority. This work is important because the barriers people with mental disabilities face are not just individual hurdles, they’re systemic and interlinked, affecting their education, health, protection, and participation in society. Often people with mental disabilities face attitudinal barriers and Validity’s work helps to change these perceptions and dismantle the stigma surrounding mental disabilities, ensuring that these people are seen, heard, and given the opportunity to lead fulfilling lives.

I’m a qualified CPA with vast experience in the private sector, having worked for several global giants including, Ernst & Young, Cola – Cola and Trafigura. Currently I’m working for the United Nations providing financial services to multiple offices, increasing their operational efficiency within a risk-controlled environment.