Founder and Director — Dorcas Inclusive Education

Danielle Chavrimootoo

CEO and Director

Biography

Born in Halifax, West Yorkshire, a historic market mill town, Danielle is proud of her Yorkshire and Mauritian background and is the first in her family to study in higher education. Her passion for developing diversity and equality is borne from her own educational experiences.

Previously employed as the National Anti-Racist Learning and Development Specialist in the Racial Justice Unit at The Church of England. Danielle also worked at Kingston University as Senior Lecturer in Teaching and Learning within The Learning and Teaching Enhancement Centre. Danielle's role involved advising academic staff how to develop inclusive teaching and learning practices, with a particular focus on enhancing staff competencies and knowledge around developing Anti-Racist practice, and culturally responsive pedagogy.

With over 20 years’ experience, she has held several academic and professional services roles in further and higher education. Prior to working at Kingston University, Danielle worked at The University of Manchester as an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Partner. She is currently a Doctoral candidate at Lancaster University; her thesis examines “Working with Academic Developers in Moving Towards Developing Decolonial Curriculum Design Guidance”. Additional research interests include developing equity and diversity in higher education. Prior to working in education, Danielle worked in the finance sector in Human Resources and Insurance Services. Danielle is passionate about social justice and inequality. She worked in the voluntary sector and helped set up a food bank and homeless night shelter in the north of England. She has also taught ESOL classes and collaborated with the Calderdale Careers Service to develop careers guidance for refugees and asylum seekers.

Qualifications

PhD Lancaster University 2026

Foundation Certificate Change Management

Fellow HEA Academy

Master of Arts, Racism Ethnicity and Disability: Leeds University

Post Graduate Diploma, Education: Bradford College

Post Graduate Certificate, Health and Social Care: University of Huddersfield

Post Graduate Certificate in Post Compulsory Education and Training: University of

Huddersfield University

Bachelor of Science, Applied Social Studies: University of Huddersfield

Certificate in Personel Practice

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