Purple Circle Leadership

Purple Circle leadership are leading the way in disability inclusion and accessibility, by build meaningful partnerships with organisations and connecting directly with disability communities to co-design inclusive policies and practical solutions. 

By fostering long-term collaboration, capacity building and continuous feedback, Purple Circle help organisations move beyond compliance to create accessible environments where everyone can participate fully.

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Charlene Overend

Managing Director

Charlene is a recognised leader in disability inclusion and accessibility, driving large‑scale, measurable change internationally and advising organisations on embedding inclusive, human‑centred practices that deliver better experiences and opportunities for disabled people.

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Jessica Smith 
OAM PLY

Director of Partnerships

Jessica Smith OAM PLY is a globally recognised accessibility strategist who blends lived experience, cross‑sector expertise and convening leadership to help organisations embed accessibility into strategy, customer experience and decision‑making.

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Andrea Kennedy

Director of Accessibility

Andrea is a highly accomplished digital accessibility leader with over 20 years’ experience delivering technical excellence, strategic assurance and inclusive design for global organisations.

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Uzma Asker

Director of Neuroinclusion Services

Uzma is a neuroinclusion and accessibility specialist who blends professional expertise with lived experience to help organisations embed inclusive leadership, strengthen accessibility and create environments where neurodivergent and disabled people can thrive.

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Rami Taweelih

Director of Education Services

Rami is an experienced accessibility and inclusion specialist who applies 25 years of education sector expertise to help schools and universities remove systemic barriers, strengthen user experiences and embed practical, scalable accessibility into strategy, services and environments.

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