Joshua Samuels
About Joshua Samuels
Joshua Samuels serves as the Race Equity Partnerships Manager at Mind, where he leads an equity project with a £1.3 million budget. He has extensive experience in anti-racism and refugee integration, having held various roles in organizations focused on equity and social justice in both the UK and the US.
Current Role at Mind
Joshua Samuels serves as the Race Equity Partnerships Manager at Mind, a prominent mental health charity in the UK. He has held this position since 2022, where he manages an equity project with an annual budget of £1.3 million. In this role, he provides strategic leadership and development to foster equitable partnerships within the organization.
Previous Experience in Anti-Racism and Refugee Support
Prior to his current role, Joshua worked as an Anti-racism Advisor at Brighton & Hove City Council for 11 months in 2021-2022. He also served as Deputy Director at The Hummingbird Project, where he focused on aid and solidarity for refugees. His experience includes roles as a Refugee Integration Specialist at For the Nations: Refugee Outreach and Fellowship Dallas, where he worked on refugee support initiatives.
Education and Academic Background
Joshua Samuels holds a Master of Arts in Migration Studies from the University of Sussex, which he completed in 2020. He also earned a Certificate in Applied Linguistics from Dallas International University in 2016. His academic journey includes a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Queen's University and a Master of Science in Biblical Studies from Cairn University.
Achievements in Equity and Mental Health Initiatives
Joshua has established a Black Mental Health Collective in collaboration with executive directors of leading Black mental health charities. This initiative aims to influence systems change and address health disparities. He has developed a strategic business plan for Mind to enhance equitable partnerships and provides thought leadership to promote an intersectional approach within organizational strategy.
Coaching and Development in Equity Practices
In his current role, Joshua coaches colleagues to support the development of equitable partnership practices within Mind. His focus on coaching emphasizes the importance of integrating equity priorities into organizational strategies, ensuring that multiple dimensions of equity are considered in decision-making processes.