Johan Jensen

A seasoned diversity and inclusion expert, with a wealth of experience across various sectors but most significantly in the education sector. His expertise encompasses Equality, Diversity & Inclusion, leadership development, strategic communications and stakeholder management. Prior to founding All-in Education in 2018, Johan served as a director at Ambition Institute (formerly Teaching Leaders), significantly expanding the organisation's reach in the south of England while spearheading the organisation’s focus on measuring and ensuring impact. Passionate about equality, he led stakeholder management at the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) from 2009 to 2012, contributing to the landmark ‘Triennial Review – How Fair is Britain?’. Johan began his career campaigning for equality and children's rights, developing national initiatives for Citizens Advice. At Stonewall, he spearheaded the Education for All campaign, notably launching the impactful Some people are gay. Get over it! campaign. Johan holds a first-class honors degree in International Relations and Political Science from the University of Birmingham, complemented by an MA in Research Methods. Born and brought up in Sweden, he arrived in Britain on a scholarship to study at the United World Colleges of the Atlantic, where his commitment to equality and human rights issues flourished.

Heather Daulphin

Heather Daulphin was born in St Albans, Hertfordshire to Caribbean parents and made in North West London. She is a Windrush baby. Heather has been a teacher since 1983. In 2021 she completed 29 years at Hampstead School in London, where she was the Senior Deputy Headteacher. She has now moved into her other field of expertise, Training and Educational Consultancy. Her subject background is History and Social Sciences, with an MA in Curriculum Studies from the University College of London’s Institute of Education. Heather also holds the NPQH.

Heather has been a key member of Camden LA ‘Closing the Gap’ working parties, to accelerate the progress of underperforming groups such as Somali, White British, FSM, African-Caribbean and SEND students. 

Heather worked for the Oslo Department of Education in response to the aftermath of the 2011 Norway terrorist attacks to foster inclusive leadership effectiveness and community cohesion. She has participated in school research and study trips exploring successful urban schools in New Orleans, post Katrina and Washington DC during the 2012 elections.

 
 

Sural Bhanshaly

Sural has been involved in education over the last 20 years, with considerable experience in schools as a senior leader. He has led an Ofsted ‘outstanding’ teacher training provider and has worked on school improvement and teacher training both across the UK and internationally. He has been an active school governor, and curriculum and learning advisor to both education organisations and businesses. He has been an invited guest speaker at a number of universities, national charities, as well as the Department for Education.

Sural currently works as a freelance education consultant & adviser for schools across England, specialising in in curriculum, teacher development, inclusion, educational partnerships. He is the founder of About Schools, a website supporting parents navigate the English school system, and is an advocate for parental voice. He has an MA in Social Justice and Education, and is passionate about inclusion and equity, particularly in leadership.

 

Kathryn Humphreys

A distinguished leader and advocate for neurodiversity, mental health and wellbeing. With two decades of experience, she has demonstrated exceptional leadership and dedication in every role she has undertaken across the charitable, public, and education sectors.

Drawing from her extensive background, Kathryn has spearheaded initiatives aimed at enhancing mental wellbeing and supporting neurodiversity within educational settings. Her work with Multi-Academy Trusts (MATs) and schools nationally has been transformative, instilling a culture of resilience, inclusiveness and effective communication among staff, students and parents alike.

Kathryn's journey is deeply personal, shaped by her experiences as a parent of a neurodivergent child and her own recovery from burnout nearly a decade ago. These experiences have fuelled her passion for ensuring others receive the support they need to flourish in both their personal and professional lives.

Throughout her career, Kathryn has garnered a reputation for her unwavering commitment to evidence-based practices and her ability to inspire positive change.

María Quevedo

María has extensive leadership experience in commercial and non-profit organisations working in education. As Head of Operations for a social business delivering performing arts programmes in schools all over the UK, she placed artists to work directly with children and to skill up teachers. María was an Executive in a global computing education charity, leading on the delivery of over 10,000 free computing afterschool clubs globally, reaching 200,000 children every week. She’s been a school governor and Safeguarding Lead for her local primary and Chair of an educational charity that provides grants for schools in deprived areas to increase access to the arts.

María is a values-driven and accomplished coach and facilitator working on EDI. Most recently María facilitated virtual workshops and provided 121 coaching for an award-winning global programme for female leaders. She worked with groups based in the US, UK and APACs, supporting participants to develop awareness, explore their identity and build confidence to contribute to building an inclusive culture.