Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola

Mehvish Shaffi-Ajibola is a nationally recognised strategic leader, advocate for equity and social justice, and a passionate voice for anti-racism and systemic change across healthcare. As Chair of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) Anti-Racism Subgroup and former First Vice Chair of the RCN Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Mehvish champions the need to confront structural racism, challenge inequalities and translate commitments into meaningful action across the nursing profession and wider healthcare system. She is also the Founder and CEO of Socially Inspired, a values-led HR and Organisational Development consultancy guided by the ethos: “Human-first. Always. Systems that serve, cultures that care.” Through her work, she challenges organisations to move beyond performative commitments towards courageous leadership, accountability and sustainable cultural transformation. With over 15 years of NHS leadership experience, alongside expertise across public, private and volunt