OUR TEAM

Keisha York is an ESRC (LISS DTP) funded PhD student in Organisational Psychology at the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, King’s College London. Her research relates to virtual reality, diversity management and technological innovations for HR. Keisha is also a guest lecturer in Organisational Psychology and consultant to NGOs on root cause analyses, strategic workplace interventions and organisational transformation.

In 2019, she founded the BiPP Network after reflecting on her isolated experience as a Black woman studying psychology at a Russell Group University. Particularly, her lack of exposure to Black academics or research pertaining to the Black community prompted her to investigate the familiarity of this experience amongst Black students. As a result, Keisha functions to prioritise and advance the representation and experiences of Black people in psychiatry and psychology.

Sarah is a British Nigerian Clinical Psychologist whose research and clinical practice centre anti-racism and decolonisation. Sarah’s work at the BiPP Network aims to foster collaborations with other relevant professionals, groups and organisations, to build connection in a field that can be challenging for those racialised as Black.

Sarah’s mission is to educate and empower students, teachers, academics, and clinicians in championing decolonisation and anti-racism within psychology.

Grace Mansah-Owusu is an award-winning Organisational Psychologist, coach, and counsellor, brings a wealth of experience spanning research, academia, consultancy, and human resources. Grace is passionate about unlocking individuals' potential in the workplace, she seamlessly assumes the role of People and Culture Director.

Grace's dedication extends to the BiPP Network, driven by her awareness of the stark diversity gap in psychology. Eager to contribute positively, Grace finds fulfillment in the network's diverse events, aiming to reshape the narrative and foster inclusivity in the field. Grace is committed to leveraging her expertise to cultivate dynamic and diverse environments, ensuring everyone's voice is heard and valued.

Deji is the Head Of Welfare & Wellbeing at Girton College of Cambridge University. He sits on various committees and fora in the university that focus on the black students experience and wellbeing. Deji has been invited to Number 10 Downing Street to celebrate his work with young adults and has MSc in Clinical Psychology complimented by numerous qualifications in counselling skills and therapy. His work has seen him build strong connections with several local authorities, the government and MOPAC consulting on policies concerning youth violence and mental health.

Deji prides himself on bringing young Black people into the field of mental health and helping provide psychoeducation. Deji leads in producing the BIPP Podcast Series “Psycholojist”.

Ron is a Doctor in Clinical Psychology and Community Psychologist. He is passionate about challenging inequalities in society that impact people's wellbeing and amplifying the voices of marginalised communities. Ron has an interest in developing creative, trauma-informed interventions that are accessible and meaningful for individuals and communities.

With Ron’s interest in dissemination, he has presented at many conferences, participated on podcasts, and has various publications focusing on the experiences of Black men in the UK. One of his well-known works is a report named ‘The Life of A Top Boy: Community Trauma and Violence which stems from his doctoral thesis.

Idriss' day-to-day revolves around planning and delivering community-centred events aiming to empower members of the Black community with the skills and resources to tackle the issues they face daily. His background in education, healthcare and anti-racism social justice throughout his career allows him to curate safe and comfortable spaces for people to show up as their most authentic selves.

His interest in mental health provision for disadvantaged groups, especially Black people, led to his involvement with the BiPP. After helping organise the network’s inaugural event in September 2019, Idriss has continued working on all subsequent events.

Gabrielle is an Assistant Psychologist and recently completed the Mental Health Studies MSc at King's College London. She is passionate about the de-stigmatisation of mental health and addressing the racial disparities within Psychology.
As a Communications Manager, Gabrielle uses online platforms to create engaging campaigns for the BiPP Network’s target audience.

Gabrielle’s motivation for joining the BiPP Network stems from her desire to educate and inspire students about various careers within Psychology. She hopes to help improve the racial disparities within Psychology by targeting undergraduate students and providing them with networking opportunities to help them progress within their chosen fields.

Chinwe, a Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner employed by the NHS after completing her PGCert in Low Intensity CBT at UCL, holds a psychology conversion MSc from Queen's University Belfast.

As a Communications Director at the BiPP Network, she enjoys working with like-minded individuals in improving visibility of racially and ethnically minoritised professionals within the psychology and health fields. Chinwe aspires to create a community to provide support and resources for racially minoritised psychology and psychiatry professionals through her role, contributing to a more inclusive and representative landscape in the fields of mental health.