Abigail Agyei

Abigail Agyei MBE is an award-winning policy and strategy advisor, neuroinclusion advocate and community builder who specialises in amplifying intersectional voices and creating meaningful organisational change. Awarded an MBE in 2022 for Public and Community Services and named one of the Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women, she has over ten years' experience working with under-served communities across the civil service and now serves as Portfolio Manager at Impact on Urban Health. Living with ADHD and dyspraxia herself, Abigail delivered a powerful TEDx talk on ADHD in Black women and was selected for LinkedIn UK's inaugural Creator Accelerator Programme. Her sessions equip leaders and teams with practical tools to foster neuroinclusive cultures, engage authentically with diverse communities, and create workplaces where everyone can thrive.

When Abigail Agyei stood on the TEDx stage at the University of Essex to deliver her talk on ADHD in Black women, she crystallised years of advocacy into a single powerful message: recognition and diagnosis should not depend on race. That talk, alongside her work as part of LinkedIn UK's inaugural Creator Accelerator Programme, has positioned her at the forefront of a vital conversation about intersectionality, neurodiversity and health equity. Awarded an MBE in 2022 for Public and Community Services and named one of the Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women, Abigail has spent over a decade working with underserved communities, first in the Civil Service and now as Portfolio Manager at Impact on Urban Health, where she oversees projects designed to improve health outcomes in urban environments.

Abigail's career reflects a deep commitment to amplifying voices that have been historically marginalised. After earning her LLB from Keele University, she worked across multiple government departments, including the Home Office supporting asylum seekers and the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, where she led work on Grenfell survivor support and Windrush commemorations. Her role as Senior Policy Advisor in the Race, Equality and Community Engagement Team saw her facilitate difficult conversations with senior leaders about race in the Civil Service, work that earned her the 2020 Civil Service Rising Star Award. Living with ADHD and dyspraxia herself, Abigail understands first-hand the barriers faced by neurodivergent individuals, particularly Black women who are frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked entirely. Her 'As an ADHDer' newsletter and LinkedIn series continue to share stories from racially diverse and neurodiverse communities, creating platforms for dialogue and change.

Abigail's keynotes, training sessions and facilitated discussions give organisations practical tools to build neuroinclusive cultures and engage authentically with diverse communities. She helps leaders at every level understand how intersectional identities shape workplace experience, equipping teams to move beyond policy towards meaningful cultural transformation. Her work with organisations including HSBC, PwC, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Westminster Insight has demonstrated that real inclusion requires more than awareness; it demands structural change, courageous leadership and a willingness to listen. Audiences leave her sessions with actionable strategies for fostering employee wellbeing, developing inclusive leadership practices and creating environments where everyone, regardless of background or neurotype, can contribute fully and thrive.