Veronica Pickering DL, HNC (RAF) is an Executive Coach and Diversity and Partnership Consultant with a proven track record of developing partnerships between organisations, charities and individuals, both nationally and internationally. She graduated from East London University with a degree in social work.

For over 35 years she has been entirely people focused, working tirelessly to support multicultural communities through her social work practice, as a Guardian-ad-litem and as a child-protection consultant in Africa. Veronica’s
passion for communities and social work has seen her work as a consultant in Africa for UNICEF, Save the Children, IRC and many others. In doing so she has developed extensive networks that have enabled her to advise global companies on their partnerships and corporate social responsibility programmes, connecting them with charitable organisations, governments and diplomats.

Veronica continues to expand and develop her connections both in the UK and abroad. In 2013 she was appointed as a Deputy Lieutenant for Nottinghamshire and in 2018 as an RAF Honorary Air Commodore (504 Squadron). She is an RSPB Council Member and trustee as well as a member of the RSPB England Committee and a National Ambassador for both The Woodland Trust and for UK RAF Museums.

Regionally, she is a trustee for New Perspectives Theatre Company and Belvoir Cricket & Countryside Trust. Veronica also supports numerous local and charitable organisations including: the Black Achievers Awards, Backlit Studios, Nottingham and Quarrylab, she is also an ambassador for Mojatu Foundation and Priory Church, Worksop and has supported the arts and artists for many years.