Dr. Kizanne James (she/her)

Dr. Kizanne James serves as the Director at KWISA Women of African Descent in Scotland, focusing on advocacy and empowerment for women and girls of African descent, addressing inequalities related to race, gender, health, and socio-economic mobility. As a Service Improvement Manager at NHS Lothian, Dr. James has engaged in initiatives including Active Bystander Training and leadership development programs. Previous roles include Case Manager at NHS Dorset supporting long Covid patients, Instructor at the University of Southampton teaching clinical skills, and Interim Resource Mobilisation Manager at FRIDA, where leadership in resource mobilization was crucial during the pandemic. Dr. James has clinical experience as a Medical Doctor in the Ministry of Health Trinidad and Tobago and has been involved in feminist activism as a Community Mobilisation Specialist for the Children's Investment Fund Foundation. Academic qualifications include a Master's degree in Public Health Global Health from The University of Manchester and multiple postgraduate certificates in global health and leadership.