Samantha Whittaker

Strategist, consultant and mother of two daughters. I am a lover of stories and passionate about making progressive change in the world. Failing that tea.

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

@AbdulGurnah v many congratulations! You won’t remember me but you taught me at Kent 86-89!

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

@RichardEGrant @indigoisland99 Thank you. Fabulous series- please do some more. Your joy & enthusiasm for the books, writers, places was a delight.

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

@RichardEGrant I love your shirts in Write around…where are they from? (Fab series btw). Thanks!

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

@CarolineLucas pls check your parliamentary email - it’s sending me ‘automatically generated’ emails every minute into my inbox (I emailed you). Thanks!

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

@RebeccaGroves_ Neither can I 😊💪!

[Rise Jo @risejogo]

I would love to see this statue in Brighton

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

Prime Minister @10DowningStreet it's time to keep your promise to @GrenfellUnited. Appoint a 3rd panelist to the @Grenfellinquiry now! Families deserve a full panel & fair hearing for justice. cc @cabinetofficeuk #Grenfell

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

@CrichtonMariam Fabulous news!

[Jodie Murgatroyd @MurgatroydJodie]

@DandA_inclusion have put together a fantastic list of resources for anyone struggling at the moment. Please take a look, share with your colleagues and friends https://t.co/SOiJif4DKh

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

@willmcinnes Curiosity (to keep learning & keep developing); Ability to collaborate (no one person has the answer); Empathy (what’s it like to walk in your shoes?); Courage (& what can I do about it!)

[David Lammy @DavidLammy]

The government’s U-turn against implementing the recommendations of phase one of the Grenfell inquiry is truly shameful.

72 people lost their lives because of that fire. The government must take every single necessary action to prevent it from happening again.

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

Really enjoyed it! A terrific group, as always, sharing, discussing and learning together. Looking forward to the next session.

[Calling All Minds @CallingAllMinds]

A wonderful session with the Diversity Working Group discussing the desired outcome for the group; a more diverse and inclusive Sussex. Next time we'll be fine-tuning our mission statement and reflecting on where we should focus our work to ensure we achieve this objective.

[Sarah O'Connor @sarahoconnor_]

1) Since Priti Patel has been given front page space for her evidence-free theory about how "fear of racism" is to blame for Leicester's sweatshops, I thought I'd do a factful thread about some other, more obvious, candidates. Beginning with central govt...

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

Reaching out to all those in my Brighton network - be lovely to see you there (via Zoom of course)!

[Calling All Minds @CallingAllMinds]

Diversity, inclusion and representation go so much further than hashtags and Instagram blackouts. To be a part of affecting real change, all Brighton organisations are invited to the next Diversity Working Group meeting on Weds 15th July, 10.30am-12pm: https://t.co/ZVpdpOw0eJ

[David Stead Art @DavidTStead]

This is a painting I made of my daughter. I will NOT be clapping for her tonight. Fund her properly, protect her properly, vote Johnson out.

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

Brilliant article on the notion of collective value creation from @MazzucatoM We need to stop “socialising risk & privatising rewards” to create inclusive, sustainable economies #inclusion

[Mariana Mazzucato @MazzucatoM]

My article in today's @nytimes on why inclusive growth requires recognising COLLECTIVE value creation. This requires new tools to socialize not only risks (for business) but also REWARDS. Some ideas how... https://t.co/F4pUAAY07s

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

@Jane9B9 @LazMazHarry Hello @Jane9B9 and nice to meet you @MorphetMinor Lots of great suggestions already (I've just read Unleashed)I would add Herminia Ibarra too.

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

As lockdown eases its important to use this time to re-set all our assumptions & beliefs. Some great insights & practical suggestions from @DandA_inclusion on how to start to do this.

[Calling All Minds @CallingAllMinds]

For the world to return to 'normal' may be exciting for some. But for many disabled people, a return to ‘normal’ is far from welcome. There are lessons to be learnt from this time that can make the world we return to a more accessible and inclusive space: https://t.co/U71W6eNTs7

[Samantha Whittaker @itsSamActually]

Why does the research in this article not surprise me. Sigh. The coronavirus backlash: how the pandemic is destroying women's rights https://t.co/jlfIHsgFGK

[Kamala Harris @KamalaHarris]

It’s been more than 100 days since Breonna Taylor was murdered. The police who killed her still have not been charged. We cannot forget about her in our quest for justice.