Veronica Gordon
Non Executive Director @Abri Group
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WORK HISTORY
Non Executive Director @Abri Group
Contributing independent oversight, strategic challenge and community insight to support strong governance, performance and accountability across the organisation: Provide non-executive oversight and constructive challenge to the executive team, supporting effective governance and long-term strategic decision-making. Member of the Customer Committee (formerly Customer Service and Performance Committee), scrutinising service delivery, customer experience and organisational performance. Bring a community- and customer-centred perspective to board discussions, informed by experience in community engagement, customer voice, storytelling and representation. Support Abri’s commitment to listening to residents and strengthening trust, transparency and accountability. Contribute to board-level discussions on impact, inclusion and how organisational decisions affect diverse communities.
EDUCATION
Solent University
Master of Arts - MA, Marketing Management
Solent University
Bachelor of Arts, BA (Hons) Social Sciences
City of Portsmouth College
NCTJ, Diploma in Journalism
Solent University
Master of Science - MS, Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Science
University of Southampton
Bachelor of Science, BSc(Soc) Social Policy and Administration
SKILLS
ABOUT VERONICA GORDON
Who controls the narrative controls the power.After 15 years working in broadcast media and alongside minoritised communities, I’ve seen how that power operates - and who it excludes.I saw how stories are framed, whose voices are prioritised, and how communities are reduced to clickbait headlines.So I created Our Version Media (OVM), a social enterprise amplifying black voices and reshaping narratives through digital media and storytelling training, community advocacy, and championing black-led media.OVM ensures we tell our own authentic stories - rather than be misrepresented in someone else’s.At OVM, I: Teach digital media and storytelling skills Support communities to create and publish content Provide free media support to black-led groups Work with journalists committed to fair representationThis contributes to: More accurate portrayals of African, Caribbean and Black British communities Stronger media literacy and digital skills Countering racially biased, negative narratives Democratising media and shifting power from newsrooms to communitiesIf you’re committed to narrative change, race equity and community-led media, let’s connect.The same dynamics that shape public stories also shape leadership reputations.Alongside leading OVM, I advise charity CEOs and social impact leaders whose work attracts visibility and scrutiny.I understand how quickly narratives form - internally and externally - and how difficult they are to undo.Leaders value my: Insight into how narratives influence perception and trust Understanding of media scrutiny and visible leadership Calm, strategic preparation for high-stakes situationsI prepare leaders for: Media interviews and public statements Communicating leadership decisions and organisational change Periods of heightened visibilityThrough my roles as a founder, non-exec director and committee member of a UK press regulator, I understand governance, media standards, public accountability and the pressures leaders carry.My work sits at the intersection of media, leadership and AI.I hold an MSc in Applied AI and Data Science, an advanced AI training certificate, and created the AI-powered Media Bias Checker Tool. I support leaders to use AI ethically for personal knowledge management, efficiency and clearer communication - particularly in high-pressure roles.If you’re a charity CEO or social impact leader seeking greater media confidence or to integrate AI into your leadership, I offer strategic, tailored support
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