Karine Bah Tahe is the founder and CEO of Blue Level Training, a Black woman-owned global training company that aims to build respectful and diverse work environments.  

Karine has spent the past 10 years working in training, C-suite diversity and inclusion development, and international business journalism. Her areas of expertise include diversity, equity and inclusion, including anti-racism, inclusive communications, sexual harassment prevention, and microaggressions. 

She has worked with international leaders, the diplomatic community, academic innovators, and senior business executives from various industries in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Switzerland, Sweden, Germany, India, and Australia.  

Karine holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree from Concordia University and Certificates from Cornell University in Strategic Human Resources Leadership and Diversity and Inclusion. She also earned an Executive Program Certificate in Human Resources from Stanford University. 

Rhyana Ebanks-Babb is an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Manager and Mental Health and Emotional well-being consultant. She is also the show host of Black Mental Health Matters Inc. where she facilitates discussions on a range of topics surrounding the mental health issues faced within Black communities. This show is broadcast every week across the US, Africa, and the UK to raise awareness, bring forth knowledge, and build collective agency for change.

Rhyana holds several qualifications, including a Masters in Clinical and Community Psychology.

Monica Mwanje is MM Creative Solutions’ Founder and Managing Director. She provides strategic consultancy services for organisations seeking growth and transformation in nuclear and other regulated sectors.  She has worked in the nuclear sector since 2003 and is a Chartered Chemical Engineer.

Monica co-founded Inclusion and Diversity in Nuclear, a not-for-profit organisation that aims to provide useful and practical information and support around inclusion and diversity, and the co-founder of Grassroots Graduates, an organisation that advertises Internship opportunities, Apprenticeship opportunities, and Graduate positions.

Caroline Ribeiro-Nelson is Head of Free Choices I Diverse Mental Health. She is an experienced Executive, Psychotherapist, Consultant, Coach, and Trainer who has been working in the fields of Mental Health & Well-Being, and Employee Assistance Support for 30 years. She has headed operational, clinical, and training positions for leading organisations in Germany and the UK and established cooperation partnerships in Europe & U.S. Caroline works to create better mental health & well-being, connected to a person’s diversity, equity, and inclusion status. She strongly believes that, for relationships and businesses to thrive, a positive culture of mental health & well-being, anti-isms, diversity, equity, and inclusion must exist, in which leadership, management, and employees can foster belonging and perform at their best.

Matielyn Jones is a wife, mother, millennial, and woman of faith who has spent her career in a variety of mission-driven roles, including political consulting, teaching, ministry, program management, and corporate training.  A graduate of Georgia State University with degrees in Political Science and Education, she is passionate about driving social impact initiatives through civic leadership and professional development.  

This episode sets the context for this podcast series. Marcia Ore, the creator of Black Women in Policing is interviewed by Monica Mwanje from Monica Mwanje Creative Solutions Ltd.  

Marcia shares an insight into her 30 years of lived experience as a Black Woman in Policing, her involvement in the Black Police Association at a local and national level, as well as championing gender equality Women Sergeants Federation Representative and the first Black woman on the executive of the British Association of Women in Policing. 

She shared how these experiences have led her to work as a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practitioner and specialist since transitioning from policing.

As a result of the podcast series, Black Women in Policing , Marcia and Karen Geddes QPM started an organisation called Women In the Shade with a clear vision: to create an environment where the talents, unique experiences, and perspectives of Black women are not just acknowledged, but respected and valued. We refuse to accept the status quo where Black women in uniform services continue to face barriers and obstacles in their professional journeys.
 
Website:

marciaoreconsultancy.com

https://womenintheshade.com

Connect with me on socials: 

Instagram: @wraparoundequalityconsultant

YouTube: youtube.com/@marciaore6063

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marciaore/

In this episode, Marcia Ore interviews Karen Vanterpool-Daber who served in Cambridgeshire Constabulary retiring in the rank of Assistant Chief Constable.  

Karen shares her lived experience as a Black Woman in Policing including insights into her career progression and her key achievements and contributions to policing in Cambridgeshire and UK policing.

As a result of the podcast series, Black Women in Policing , Marcia and Karen Geddes QPM started an organisation called Women In the Shade with a clear vision: to create an environment where the talents, unique experiences, and perspectives of Black women are not just acknowledged, but respected and valued. We refuse to accept the status quo where Black women in uniform services continue to face barriers and obstacles in their professional journeys.
 
 

Website:

marciaoreconsultancy.com

https://womenintheshade.com

Connect with me on socials: 

Instagram: @wraparoundequalityconsultant

YouTube: youtube.com/@marciaore6063

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marciaore/

Dr. Marlene Ellis served as a Police Officer in the Metropolitan Police Service joining in 1977 and retiring 12 years later, leaving at the rank of Sergeant.  

Marlene shares how her passion for sports and her foster father influenced her decision to become a Police Officer and how once in she became increasingly interested in policing and carving out a career.  Marlene worked on the Central Drug Squad and Serious Organised Crime Squad.  

Dr. Ellis shares her lived experience of being a black woman in policing and her career journey within policing and post-retirement.

As a result of the podcast series, Black Women in Policing , Marcia and Karen Geddes QPM started an organisation called Women In the Shade with a clear vision: to create an environment where the talents, unique experiences, and perspectives of Black women are not just acknowledged, but respected and valued. We refuse to accept the status quo where Black women in uniform services continue to face barriers and obstacles in their professional journeys.

Website:

marciaoreconsultancy.com

https://womenintheshade.com

Connect with me on socials: 

Instagram: @wraparoundequalityconsultant

YouTube: youtube.com/@marciaore6063

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marciaore/

Marcia Ore interviews Janet Hills who retired from the Metropolitan Police having completed 30 years of service.  

Janet shares her motivation for becoming a Police Officer, her role models and influencers, and how her work with the community and policing was acknowledged and celebrated with the awarding of an MBE in 2021.
 
As a result of the podcast series, Black Women in Policing , Marcia and Karen Geddes QPM started an organisation called Women In the Shade with a clear vision: to create an environment where the talents, unique experiences, and perspectives of Black women are not just acknowledged, but respected and valued. We refuse to accept the status quo where Black women in uniform services continue to face barriers and obstacles in their professional journeys.

Website:

marciaoreconsultancy.com

https://womenintheshade.com/

Connect with me on socials: 

Twitter: @marciaore62

Instagram: @wraparoundequalityconsultant

YouTube: youtube.com/@marciaore6063

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marciaore/

In this first episode of Black Women in Policing, Marcia Ore interviews Karen Geddes who retired from West Midlands Police after 30 years of service in 2022 having reached the rank of Superintendent.  Karen shares her lived experience as a Black Woman in Policing who was finally able to join after height restrictions were relaxed.  Karen was awarded QPM and was the first Black female to reach the rank of Superintendent in West Midlands Police history.

As a result of the podcast series, Black Women in Policing , Marcia and Karen Geddes QPM started an organisation called Women In the Shade with a clear vision: to create an environment where the talents, unique experiences, and perspectives of Black women are not just acknowledged, but respected and valued. We refuse to accept the status quo where Black women in uniform services continue to face barriers and obstacles in their professional journeys.

Website:

marciaoreconsultancy.com

https://womenintheshade.com

Connect with me on socials: 

Twitter: @marciaore62

Instagram: @wraparoundequalityconsultant

YouTube: youtube.com/@marciaore6063

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/marciaore/