Ije McDougall, a Magistrate at the UK Ministry of Justice, has worked in several profiles ranging from marketing to news correspondence to employment law. An author and racial equality advocate, Ije is available to book as a keynote speaker where she delves into topics like self-doubt, imposter syndrome, identity, and self-realisation.
Ije is the founder of The Kairos Initiative that supports victims of insurgency in Nigeria. Successfully performing her roles as HR and Employment Law Expert for UK Civil Service and HR Expert Advisor for HM Revenue & Customs, Ije began her role as Magistrate for the UK Ministry of Justice in 2021, where her key responsibility is to bring injustice to the forefront. Additionally, Ije has also authored Surviving 0 to 5: #MumofGirls and has been featured on national and international broadcasts several times.
Traversing her way through different roles and industries Ije has also served as a Producer for the BBC, an HR Case Manager for the Ministry of Justice, an Employment Law & Early Conciliation Support Officer for ACAS, a Benefits Delivery Officer for the Department of Work and Pensions, a Marketing Officer for Awalah Hotel and a News Correspondent for the Nigerian Television Authority. Having a well-rounded and rich career like that makes Ije supremely knowledgeable.
Shortlisted for the National Diversity Awards Positive Role Model Awards in 2020, Ije uses her platform to speak on racial equality, the injustices meted on minority communities, the Black Lives Matter movement and other topics. She has had the experience of speaking for organisations like NHS, Bank of England Youth Forum and HMPSS and can be booked to speak at a range of events now. If you are looking for an informative, robust, and riveting speaker, look no further than Ije McDougall!
