Alicja Zalesinska
Assistant Director
I currently lead on managing the strategic and operational development of Race Equality First. This includes developing and maintaining partnerships with statutory and third sector, developing and leading on strategies and policies to enable REF to deliver its objectives; managing finance and staff. I have an M.A. in linguistics as well as being a qualified teacher and translator, currently completing and MSc in Equality and Diversity. I came to Cardiff from Poland in 2004.
Benjamin Brown
Administrative Support Officer
I assist staff with administration and I oversee the payment of invoices and recording of income/expenditure. I have studied IT Business/Computing at University level and I have gained knowledge & experience from my time at REF
Marta Bzikot
Development Officer
The aim of my work is to reduce inequalities and empower individuals to take actions on issues affecting their lives and the lives of others within the community. I engage with minority ethnic groups in the Vale to identify key service provision needs. I build positive relationships with service providers
Hodan Hersi
Discrimination Casework Coordinator
I manage and co ordinate the Discrimination Casework. I undertake case work/representation and provide advice and support to victims of racial discrimination and harassment. I also work with statutory, voluntary, public and private organisations to assist them in developing and implementing service delivery polices that maintain equalities. I have a BA (Hons) in Business & Social Policy.
Mair Rigby
Project Officer - All Wales Race Hate Crime
The All Wales Hate Crime Research Project is a Big Lottery funded partnership with Cardiff University looking into the extent and the impact of hate crime in Wales across all recognised equality strands. As Project Officer I’m responsible for coordinating activities between the project partners and stakeholders and organising capacity building events. This is an exciting project and the first of its kind in Wales.
Stephanie Blake
Discrimination Casework Officer
Fathima Ali
Community Liasion Officer
Benjamin Stamp
Discrimination Casework Officer