Hannah Litt Ltd

At the heart of profound change is a transformative journey requiring courage, resilience, and a commitment to dismantling barriers and fostering true inclusivity. As a leader in Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Antiracism, I bring a passionate activist perspective to corporate settings. Every day, we face the harsh realities of intersecting religious and racial injustices, particularly among marginalised groups such as intersectional Black, Brown, and LGBTQ+ communities. I am dedicated to inspiring and guiding organisations to create a culture that values and celebrates diversity, unity, and collective healing.

Recognising the need for compassionate, judgment-free spaces, my mission is to support you with empathy and understanding to cultivate an inclusive corporate environment where every individual feels respected and valued. Despite organisational efforts, systemic biases persist, and leaders must prioritise accountability to dismantle these barriers. My role is to collaborate with you as both a leader and activist, advocating for inclusive policies and fostering empathy among stakeholders. Together, we can drive sustainable change that enriches corporate culture and promotes societal equity and justice.

Founder

Project Humanise

Co-Founder

BAC-IN C.I.C.

BAC-IN is a grass roots service that offers innovative solutions inspired by lived experience, positive impact of Transformative Recovery and shared voices of the under-served/seldom engaged Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities . 
Our dedicated staff and volunteers (former service users) are deeply committed to making a difference in transforming lives of individuals and their families.
 
Service users (we prefer to call ‘friends of BAC-IN’) are at the heart of BAC IN’s philosophy, service design, peer led engagement through to planning and decision making.  We are deeply committed to service user involvement, consultation and participation.

Advisory Board Member

NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Working with a panel of experts and practitioners to evaluate the Inclusion Plans submitted as part of scientific proposals for the Astrophysics Division within NASA.

IDEA Consultant for NASA Astrophysics

Mindweaver

As a senior leader within a anti-racism technology organisation working with corporate clients, leading EDIA, Resourcing, Wellbeing and Communities, Outreach and Marketing and Comms,  I have successfully integrated strategic initiatives and antiracism diversity, inclusion, intersectionality, and technology approaches into their businesses to create better outcomes.

Supporting the technology industry. I work closely with corporate clients to develop and implement bespoke solutions through people processes and technology that address systemic racism and promote equity. This includes conducting intersectional anti-racism training for all levels of employees offering bespoke solutions and also consulting services. By fostering a culture of antiracism and actively engaging in conversations around race and racism, we can create inclusive environments that dismantle barriers and foster equal opportunities.

In addition to antiracism, I also prioritise intersectionality in my work.  This includes creating spaces for open dialogue, implementing inclusive policies and practices, and providing resources and support tailored to the unique needs of different intersectional identities, including understanding unique barriers that are in place. 

Working with clients and internal employees to understand the significant impact that technology has on society and the potential it holds to either reinforce or challenge existing biases and inequalities. As a technology-focused leader, I advocate for the ethical and responsible use of technology, ensuring that it does not perpetuate discrimination or harm marginalised communities. I actively promote antiracism & diversity and inclusion in tech product development, data collection and analysis, and algorithmic decision-making processes. By integrating an intersectional and accessible lens into technology, we can create products and systems that are more inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all users.

 Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Antiracism (EDIA) and Resourcing Senior Leader

Northampton International Academy

Joining in a voluntary governor position to support the school SLT through a period of cultural and transformational change for positive outcomes for young people.

Co-opted Governor (Voluntary)

Black Inclusion Week

We are are group of volunteers that have come together to make a difference but we can not continue the work we do without the support of individuals and organisations committed to Black Inclusion 

Black Inclusion Week, Will:
Make us stronger as one community
We want to support understanding, care and support for each other as we rebuild our strength. We know that together we will heal, so we can rise.

Create a commitment towards change
Encourage everyone to join us by being the change and working to eradicate racism and foster Black inclusion

Be a celebration of Black people in the UK
Amplify the voices of Black people across the UK. Celebrate the achievements and impact that we have had and continue to have in Britain.

Empower all and facilitate action
Increase education and raise awareness through tools and resources to enable individuals and organisations to make tangible progress towards Black inclusion

Connect us through collaboration
Partner and collaborate with individuals, organisations, communities and allies who are ready for and committed to change.

To see how you can support Black Inclusion Week click on the attached document

Committee Member - Volunteer

Motorpoint

Working with the CEO & SLT to drive ED&I cultural change inclusive of retention, talent management, leadership development, employee engagement, reverse mentoring and internal communications

Leading the Talent function to review and improve the recruitment process to ensure a more diverse talent pipeline is coming into the business.

Capturing data at all points of the employee lifecycle to make equitable decisions and make data led decisions in order to set targets

Established relationships with external partners such as Stonewall, Sunflower Lanyard Scheme, NIB, Automotive 30% Club and more

Subject matter expert on best ways to recruit and able to support sites to develop bespoke attraction strategies aligned to labour market in the local community and being representative in the communities we serve. 

Breaking down the walls of communication, create safe spaces and get people together,  facilitate important conversations around empathy, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives; leverage small behavioural changes to gain more participation and show sustained progress

Reviewing all policies to ensure they are inclusive and aligned with our ED&I strategy and cultural change.

Programme/Project Management of all ED&I initiatives working in collaboration with stakeholders across all business areas 

Implementation of a new ATS systems and careers sites  to support ED&I Strategy

Head of Resourcing and Inclusion

Sainsbury's

Talent Manager Argos & Habitat (Contract)

Balfour Beatty plc

Responsible for Resourcing Strategies for the Gas and Water Business unit of Balfour Beatty which are predominately joint ventures. Responsible for the day to day management of a team of Talent Acquisition Specialists
 
A member of HR leadership team for business streams 

Contributing to the strategic development of the business through resourcing and ED&I


Working in partnership with the business unit leaders, the HR Business Partner and the Talent Acquisition Team to define the business unit resourcing strategy whilst contributing to the wider BB UK resourcing and ED&I strategy

In partnership with the HRBP supporting business unit change programmes e.g. mobilisations/ demobilisations and wider group HR Strategies and initiatives e.g. Diversity

Leading the Talent Team to drive the Talent Acquisition Function and bring in diverse talent into the Gas and Water business unit of Balfour Beatty

Implemented Ex Offender Scheme in partnership with Skanska to increase diverse representation 

Worked with the Early Careers team to increase the representation across ethnicity and gender representation 

Worked with Business United MD and Project Directors to run Bias Training to roll out with management team to remove barriers to talent coming in

Administer the “Employer Brand” activities in-line with the Balfour Beatty brand guidelines

Exploring new routes to recruitment via social media, working closely with the marketing team to ensure the right tools and frameworks are in place.

Using online and offline marketing and social media channels to increase brand awareness

Senior Resourcing Business Partner - Gas and Water

Award Winning JEDI (Justice,Equity, Diversity & Inclusion)UK Top 100 Influential Muslims 2022 | Resourcing Leader | Anti Racism | Neurodiversity| Islamaphobia | Wellbeing | Mindweaver

Hey, I'm  Hannah, 

I’m an award-winning resourcing EDI and social impact consultant and a seasoned leader in justice, equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism. My purpose-driven journey has been fueled by a commitment to creating positive change. My experience spans industries such as Automotive, Construction, Retail, Financial Services, and Technology, where I’ve worked with some of the largest organisations and dynamic start-ups. My unique approach to antiracism and decolonisation drives transformation wherever I go.

As a South Asian, Muslim woman from the East African diaspora with ADHD, OCD, and hidden disabilities, I combine lived experiences with strategic knowledge in people-led functions and employee experience. I am committed to making the workplace more inclusive and equitable for neurodivergent people of the Global Majority by creating awareness and driving change in systems where they are most impacted but often excluded from the conversation.

I’ve featured and contributed to books, podcasts, panels, and keynotes on intersectional neurodiversity, disability antiracism, and inclusive workplace cultures. Today, I am excited to be working on my debut book and preparing to launch my eagerly awaited podcast.


I offer direct, transparent guidance grounded in social justice principles through my organisation Hannah Litt Ltd.

If you like my content and have learnt from me and want to pay it forward click here https://ko-fi.com/hannahlitt or you can use my paypal https://www.paypal.me/HannahLitt

Hannah Litt

Evan Birkhead LLC

Strategic marketing, global sales strategies, product marketing, product messaging, corporate communications and media relations for tech start-ups.  Current clients:

1 - Augmented Reality for Enterprise Alliance (the AREA), since 2022: Membership ecosystem  providing the support organizations need to assess, plan, and manage enterprise Augmented Reality projects. (not-for-profit, TheAREA.org)

2 -  Digital Twin Consortium, since 2020: Global ecosystem of technologists influencing the direction of digital twin technology development consortium (not for profit, DigitalTwinConsortium.org)

3 - Industry IoT Consortium, since 2019: Global ecosystem of networking and IT professionals from Industry dedicated to accelerating the Internet of Things (not for profit, IIConsortium.org)

4 - Object Management Group Standards Development Organization (SDO), since 2019: Internationally recognized technology standards development (not-for-profit, OMG.org)

5 - Truiem, since 2018: Customer experience software for call centers (Truiem.io)

Selected clients / exits:

1 - Optanix, top-right "Leadership" position in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed Network Services (acq. by ATSG 2022)

2 - Trusted IoT Alliance, open software ecosystem for securing IoT with blockchain (joined forces with the Industry IoT Consortium, 2020)

3 - OpenFog Consortium, best practices for Industrial IoT (joined forces with the Industry IoT Consortium, 2019)

4 - OneOps, cloud-based workloads (acq. by Walmart Global eCommerce, 2013)

5 - Perspective Solutions, voice/data management (acq. by Carousel Industries, 2012) 

6 - Western Cape Direct / Helicor, medical devices (IP acq. by Philips, 2009) 

7 - WysDM Software, storage management (acq. by EMC, 2008)

8 - Fidelia, network management (acq. by Network General, 2006)

9 - Micromuse, service assurance (acq. by IBM, 2005)

10 - Quantiva, Internet monitoring (acq. by NetScout, 2005)

Strategic Marketing & Communications

Micromuse

$212 million developer of telco management software (revenue for 2000); Initial Public Offering in 1998; traded on Nasdaq; Acquired by IBM in 2005.

-  Directed global team of 16 strategic marketing and marketing communications professionals in 5 countries. Reported to CEO and COO.
-  Launched Netcool product line in U.S., Latin America and Asia.
-  Managed strategic product marketing and corporate communications for IPO, 3 acquisitions, quarterly earnings reports, annual reports. Issued between 1 and 4 press announcements per week.
-  Managed global media relations.  CEO interviewed on MSNBC, CNBC, CNN Financial Network.
-  Managed internal communications and corporate sales resource intranet for more than 1,000 employees.
-  Managed annual U.S. and European user group meetings.
-  Produced video tutorials and sales tools for more than a dozen software applications.

VP Corporate Communications

Cardinal Business Media

September 1994 - January 1997 
Editor-in-Chief, Internetwork Magazine  
Monthly news journal published by Cardinal Business Media, reached 120,000 IP network managers, primarily Fortune 500.  

September 1990 - September 1994 
Senior Editor, LAN Computing Magazine
Monthly news journal published by Professional Press, reached 80,000 LAN administrators.(Cardinal Media acquired Professional Press in 1994.) 

January 1988 - September 1990
East Coast Editor, The DEC Professional (Digital Equipment Corp.)
Monthly technology journal and industry commentary published by Professional Press (acquired by Cardinal Business Media), reached 70,000 administrators of DEC VAX computer organizations.

Editor-in-Chief, Internetwork Magazine

Evan Birkhead LLC, since 2002.

Areas of Focus: Global sales & marketing programs, market strategy, product marketing, marketing communications, message creation and evolution, sales presentations, online and print advertising, partner programs, customer reference-ability programs, analyst and media relations, web strategy, trade shows, video production.

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