We are thrilled to announce that Luton Roma Trust has been joined by Mrs. Esther Stubbs as a Charity Operations Manager. Esther brings in a wealth of experience on GRT issues and is passionate to work towards achieving social justice for the Roma community in Luton. At LRT, Esther will oversee the implementation of the operational strategy of the charity and co-contribute to its strategic vision.
Esther’s background is in Traveller Education and social care. Her MA in social work examined the growing concerns of GRT children engaged with children’s social care in the UK. Esther describes herself as a proud Romany Gypsy, born into a large Romany family, living, and travelling around East Anglia.
Esther is a registered social worker, and this year BASW’s Professional Social Work magazine published her article titled, ‘We need to consider racism beyond colour’ in addition she contributed to a handbook aimed at professional best practice when working with GTRSB students in Higher Education, published by the University of Greenwich.
As well as Operations Manager for Luton Roma Trust, Esther works for Buckinghamshire New University leading on the GTRSB into Higher Education Pledge. She is also an acting trustee for Friends, Families and Travellers, and is a member of the Advisory Council for the Education of Romany and other Travellers (ACERT), the Gypsy Lore Society, and BASW’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Advisory discussions.
Esther describes her greatest achievement as her 5 children, who motivate her to advocate for equality of opportunity for everyone, regardless of their heritage and identity.
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