In 2015, Kirsty Blackman became the UK Parliament member for the Aberdeen North Constituency having been elected to parliament with an impressive 56.4% of the vote. Kirsty was re-elected in 2017, 2019, and 2024.

Steve Baguley is Chief Clinical Digital Officer at NHS Grampian and a consultant in Sexual Health & HIV. He is a leading voice in the responsible adoption of AI in healthcare. He was lead author of the NHS Grampian Digital Strategy "Service Transformation through Digital" and the North of Scotland AI Strategy "Spending Time Where it Counts" and remains on its implementation group of the latter.

Dr Okolo is committed to addressing healthcare inequalities within and between countries as a Consultant Obstetric and Gynaecological surgeon, global health researcher, and women’s health advocate. She graduated from Harvard, the University of Edinburgh Medical School, and the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine.

Dr Monika Gostic is a multi-award-winning nutritionist, lecturer, and founder of Dr Monika Gostic Nutrition Ltd. With a PhD in Genetics and over a decade of experience in health sciences, she specialises in women’s health and chronic conditions, bridging cutting-edge science with practical, everyday strategies.

Martina Chukwuma-Ezike is an accomplished C-Suite Executive and strategic leader with over 20 years’ experience across public health, higher education governance, and the energy sector.

Dorina Gyory-Bitrus is a women’s health advocate and an experienced living example of taking control of wellbeing through natural approaches. Currently studying to become a Functional Nutritionist, she specializes in test-based nutrition with a focus on hormone balance, gut health, PCOS, and fertility support.

Joy Iheobi is a Diabetes UK Ambassador, award-winning advocate, and UK Civil Servant recognised with the Diabetes Scotland Inspire Award (2020).

Florence Igboayaka is an award-winning social entrepreneur, empowerment strategist, and bestselling author dedicated to advancing women’s empowerment and health. She is the visionary behind Tricia, A Scotland feminine hygiene brand, and founder of The Period Place UK, a charity championing women and girls’ health, tackling period poverty and stigma. Her Amazon bestseller, The Period Comic, has become a global educational tool, empowering over a quarter of a million girls worldwide with vital knowledge about periods and puberty.

Ify Anyaegbu is an Engineering Manager,Entrepreneur, and Humanitarian Advocate. She is the Founder and Executive Director of FACEYOUTH, a UK charity that supports disadvantaged/under represented children, young people, and families through mental health, education, and community initiatives.

Victoria Erasmus is the owner of Turas Hotels Group that includes the Glen Mhor Hotel in Inverness and Uile-Bheist Distillery & Brewery. With over 25 years’ experience across hospitality and education, she is committed to creating pathways for lifelong learning and driving positive change across the sector.

I hold a PhD in Environmental Engineering with research interest in the use of Artificial Intelligence and Omics analysis to optimise Anaerobic processes.

She has managed multi-million-dollar projects with the Gates Foundation, USAID, AGRA, UKaid, and FAO, influencing national agricultural and food security programmes.

Joy Kelikume Oziomaaka is an entrepreneur, fashion designer, and business leader with over 15 years’ experience, including 7 years in the fashion industry. After a successful career at Chevron Nigeria, where she rose to become a Corporate Responsibility Official, she followed her passion and founded Kelikume Fashion and Styling in 2016 to celebrate African culture on a global stage.

Dr Chioma Onoshakpor is an award-winning lecturer in Management and Entrepreneurship at Robert Gordon University and the university’s Race Equality Champion.

Adetayo Adeyemi (she/her) is a Specialist in Innovation and investment readiness at Scottish Enterprise. Holds an MBA & MSc and has supported over 70 businesses in accessing funding, scaling innovation, and entering new markets.

She received her B.Eng. in Information Security from Northeastern University, Shenyang, China (2016), and her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Loughborough University, U.K. (2020).

Timi Adegunwa is a Cyber Security Risk Manager who pioneers pathways into technology, entrepreneurship, and leadership for women of colour and underrepresented communities. She also serves as the first brand manager for Ojúde Ọba royal households, horse-riding families, and Rẹ́ gbẹ́rẹ́ gbẹ́ of Ìjẹ̀bú.

Mariah Ichakpa is a young leader and PhD researcher whose work bridges 3D printing advanced materials in engineering, sustainability, and innovation. With expertise in additive manufacturing and energy projects, she explores how emerging materials can drive positive change across industries and society.

Abi Odedeyi is an AI strategist, keynote speaker, and builder of safe, practical AI systems. She is the Founder of CodeFreeIQ, a consultancy helping businesses integrate AI in a non-technical, ethical, and profitable way.

Pepita is an international spoken word poet, award-winning voice actor, lawyer, and international development prac++oner.

Oyin Adekola is a Parenting & Youth Coach, trainer, and founder of Keeping It Real with Oyin (KIRO). She is passionate about helping parents raise confident, resilient children without losing their own identity in the process. With more than 20 years experience supporting both parents and young people, Oyin bridges the gap between traditional and modern parenting, delivering strategies that are practical, relatable, and easy to apply in everyday life. Her work extends beyond parents, she also supports teens and young adults to navigate education, career, and life choices with confidence. Known for her authentic, straight-talking style, Oyin makes tough conversations feel safe and empowering. Through her 1-2-1 coaching, workshops, and speaking engagements, she equips families to build stronger bonds, thrive under pressure, and live with greater intentionality.

Bunmi Oduneye is a Lawyer with 9 years’ experience as Legal Counsel and International Contracts Lawyer across Nigeria, the UAE, and the UK. A Christian and author of two books, she holds an LLB from Delta State University, an LLM in International Commercial Law, an MSc in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, and an LLM in International Law, Security and Strategic Studies from Heriot-Watt University and the University of Aberdeen. She founded Ezar Centre, a humanitarian organisation supporting the needy, churches, and ministries in developing communities. Ms. Oduneye currently works as a Legal Contracts Manager in the UK, combining her legal expertise with her passion for service and faith-driven impact.

Mopelola LAMOND is a woman of indomitable spirit, her story is a testament of her extraordinary power of resilience, intellect, and unwavering faith. She is a Mechanical Engineer by background with more than two decades of experience in the Oil & Gas industry spanning operations, business transformation and project leadership across the UKCS, Caspian and Middle East regions.