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Patricia

Patricia Keiko Hamzahee OBE FRSA is an accomplished leader with extensive experience spanning financial services, social enterprise, education, and the arts. With expertise in strategy development, impact management and stakeholder relations, she is dedicated to advancing social justice, racial equity, and inclusion. As co-founder of Black Funding Network and Extend Ventures, she has created initiatives aimed at diversifying access to finance and supporting Black-led community organisations. She also serves as a Non-Executive Director at Social Enterprise UK and as Trustee for Ballet Black, Stratford East, and the NFL UK Foundation. A skilled communicator and networker, Patricia has spearheaded initiatives in responsible investment and community engagement, including leading groundbreaking research projects on philanthropy and underrepresented founders. Fluent in multiple languages, she brings a global perspective and a deep commitment to equity and systemic change.