As Collaboration Partner, Emma works closely with businesses across Wales to ensure women prosper across all sectors and levels in the economy via our Hive network, promoting the benefits of modern working practices and our Not Just For Boys campaign, delivering non-traditional career fairs for women and girls, showcasing the progressive and rewarding careers within STEM industries.

Emma is passionate about improving the visibility and representation of women in our economy and society and leads on the Purple Plaques project set up to celebrate the achievements of remarkable women and cement their legacy in the Welsh history books. She also manages our Step to Non Exec programme designed to encourage more young women to take their first step into public life and our LeadHership programme, providing role shadowing opportunities for women across the Public and Private sector.

After attaining the award of PhD from Cardiff University School of Geography and Planning in 2015, Hade joined Chwarae Teg as a research partner. Hade both delivers and manages research into gender equality and diversity, enhancing women’s participation in Welsh economy and public life with a policy focus. She also explores new opportunities for research into the key issues facing women in Wales today. Hade has managed and carried out a number of research projects including Perception of Modern Working Practices in Welsh Business Environment, Men’s Perception of Gender Equality, Decent Work for Women and Bright: Young Women’s Career Aspirations. Currently, she is working on Barriers to BAME Women in (Self) Employment in Wales research project.