Uzo Iwobi OBE appointed new vice president of RWCMD
Friday, May 14, 2021
Iwobi has been working on the College’s Strategic Equality Plan for the last three years in her role as Hodge international chair of diversity.
Simon Gough
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has appointed professor Uzo Iwobi OBE as its new vice president.
Currently a specialist policy advisor on equalities to Welsh government, Iwobi has previously been commissioner to the Commission for Racial Equality UK and CEO of Race Council Cymru.
On her appointment, Iwobi said, ‘It is such a great honour to be invited to serve the College as a vice president. Over the past few years as the international chair of diversity for the Royal Welsh College I have developed a great admiration for the valuable work being done here.
‘I was delighted to support the College as it took its vital and challenging steps to develop its own Strategic Equality Plan and its Anti-Racism Plan. The development of the Anti-Racism Plan has been recognised by Black History Wales and Windrush Cymru Elders as best practice in the sector.
‘In my new role, I am fully committed to continuing to work with the College towards the effective implementation of both plans. These are important steps towards embedding an inclusive culture in all facets of the College’s work and it’s such a pleasure to be part of this exciting and transformational journey. I am truly honoured to serve the College in this capacity.’