Tricia Pereira FRSA is a Social Worker, Restorative Practitioner, and senior Director with experience across children’s and adults’ social care and the voluntary sector. The first Black Chair of the Adults’ Principal Social Worker Network, she has chaired multiple Government advisory groups shaping national practice and policy. Tricia champions compassionate, relational leadership and designs programmes that lift and support women leaders. Her work blends operational excellence with well-being, nature‑based resilience practices, and the power of Pamoja — togetherness. Helping leaders to thrive, stay grounded, courageous, and connected whilst navigating complex systems.
“Leadership rooted in humanity strengthens teams, deepens trust, and delivers outcomes that truly make a difference.”
Synopsis:
In this session, Tricia Pereira explores what it means to lead with integrity in complex, high‑pressure systems. Drawing on her restorative practice, nature‑anchored fortitude, and the philosophy of Pamoja (togetherness) she shares how compassion and courage can transform teams, strengthen wellbeing, and create cultures where women can lead without losing themselves. The session aims to offer a grounded, human‑centred approach to leadership that honours truth, care, and collective accountability