CONTRIBUTORS CONFIRMED SO FAR

Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE - 

Professor Uzo Iwobi CBE, Founder & CEO, Race Council Cymru; former Specialist Policy Adviser to Welsh Government on Equalities, 2019-2021; and former Commissioner to the Commission for Racial Equality; prior to that she served as advisor to the 43 police forces in the UK by serving as representative of ACPO and 43 police forces on the Police National Diversity Team which was a national strategic tripartite group based in the Home Office.

Originally from Nigeria, Uzo holds a law degree from the University of Nigeria and she qualified as a solicitor and a barrister and was called to the Nigerian Bar. Uzo is founder of the African Community Centre Wales, and Race Council Cymru where she serves as chief executive and sits on the board of several voluntary organisations. Uzo was a Commissioner to the Centenary Commission established by Theresa May in 2018 and Uzo is a fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, a fellow of the Learned Society of Wales, University of Wales Trinity St David, Glyndwr University, and a Trustee of the Royal Commonwealth Society Wales. Uzo is the founder of the Black Lives Matter Wales Policy Forum, ZeroRacismWales campaign, founder of National Black Asian and Minority Ethnic Youth Forum for Wales and one of the founders of Black History Wales. She launched and facilitated the first Windrush celebration in Wales 2018. Uzo was awarded a CBE for services to race equality and championing diversity and cohesion.

Siân Wyn Rees Siân lives in Pontypridd, and is both Kyria’s National Leader for Wales and Bible Society’s Head of Wales. A musician by training, and an encourager by choice, she is passionate about God and the Bible. In her spare time, Siân is wholeheartedly committed to seeking out the perfect skinny latte.

Arfon Jones  is married to Rachel and has three grown up children – Carys, Seren and Ryan. After a period of time working as an evangelist and youth worker for the Annibynwyr, he was the first General Secretary of EA Wales for ten years. He then worked for Gobaith i Gymru and prepared the translation of the Bible into Welsh – beibl.net

 Jane Dodds MS Originally from Wrexham, Jane now lives in Hay-on-Wye with her husband, Patrick. A social worker for 27 years, she became the Leader of the Welsh Liberal Democrats in 2017 for a number of years. She was subsequently elected to the UK Parliament in 2019 and is now Member of Senedd for Brycheiniog, Tawe, Nedd. Jane is also a long standing supporter of animal welfare, and currently lives with Wanda the Wonderful, a retired greyhound.

WORSHIP- Led By Cath Woolridge and SOW

Cath is an international gospel singer, poet, podcaster, popular speaker and one third of SOW Acapella, who also happens to feature in hit sitcom ‘Gavin and Stacey’. She leads the creative collective ‘Sound Of Wales’ with her husband Dai and is author of creative devotional ‘Pylon People’. Cath is an also a regular contributor for ‘Pause for thought’, on Scott Mills BBC Radio 2 breakfast show.

CATERING- Square and Fair Cardiff  - Home of Gourmet Focaccias, Welsh Roasted Coffee and Cake Cans

PRACTIAL INFORMATION

During the day we will worship together, listen to inspirational speakers, share more of what Kyria is doing nationally and much more. There will be opportunities to network with others. Refreshments and lunch will all be provided as a part of your ticket, please do let us know of any dietary requirements.

VENUE

Glenwood Church Centre & Wellbeing Space
Circle Way West
Llanedeyrn
Cardiff
CF23 6UW

PARKING

There is a free carpark at the church and additional parking by the side of the road.

GIVING

As part of the day we will be taking up a offering for the work of Kyria Network and our ongoing work in Wales and beyond. We would invite you to come ready to contrinbute to this offering

OUR POSTURE

In these changing and uncertain times we recognise that to lead well means to listen, learn and love well - even when we hold differing views. Kyria is committed to model this and so we acknowledge that whilst we may sometimes differ in views on the platform and in the room, we can resist being disagreeable. Kyria is not aligned to any particular denomination, or political party, but simply exists to champion, empower and release women across all leadership spheres.

EARLY BIRD

Early Bird Closes March 1st

REFUNDS

We sadly also cant offer refunds after 1st April due to catering requirements and costs.