Brandie Opone
Mitcham
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong focus on advocacy for vulnerable groups and residents' rights, leveraging expertise in coaching, mentoring, and guidance delivery. Demonstrates a deep understanding of human rights awareness, policy understanding, and safeguarding for both adults and children. Skilled in community engagement and empowerment, with a proven track record in governance and organisational compliance. Adept at professional review, training coordination, communication, and public speaking. Committed to fostering inclusive environments through strategic community initiatives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
4032
4032
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Trustee (Voluntary)
Faith in Action Merton Homelessness Project
London, England
2026.01 - Current
- Maintained robust, transparent, compliant governance structures aligned with best practice and regulatory requirements.
- Promoted culture of integrity, accountability, and risk awareness across board and executive leadership.
- Collaborated with Chair and Secretariat to streamline board and committee processes, ensuring clear reporting, decision-making, and follow-up actions.
Coordinator
Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
London
2025.01 - 2026.02
- Manage Professional Reviews process for Chartered, Associate-Member, and Technician applications.
- Distribute applications, review results, and coordinate reviewer training.
- Monitor consistency and improve assessment processes.
Community Board Member (Voluntary)
Moat Housing
2020.09 - 2025.09
- Collaborated with councillors and housing officials on community board to amplify residents' voices.
- Advocated for fair housing practices, leading to policy changes that reflect community needs.
- Fostered community engagement and accountability through initiatives that empowered residents.
Head of Women's Ministry
GEL
2021.01 - 2025.02
- Led GEL Women's Ministry, empowering women through personal development programmes.
- Facilitated workshops, mentoring, and group sessions.
- Advocated for women's voices in community spaces.
Governance Officer
Charlton Athletic Community Trust
London
2022.01 - 2024.01
- Supported governance framework to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Coordinated board and committee meetings to facilitate informed decision-making.
- Enhanced accountability in youth, health, and community programmes through structured oversight.
Peer Advisor (Volunteer)
Evolve Housing + Support
London
2019.01 - 2020.10
Safeguarding Support
Croydon University Hospital
2017.01 - 2018.01
Various Business Support & Administrative Roles
Local Authorities
2014.01 - 2017.01
Education
MA - Human Rights and International Relations
University of Roehampton
London 2024.09 - 2025.10
NVQ Level 3 - Advice and Guidance
St. Giles Trust
LondonBSc - Computer Science
Kingston University
Kingston upon ThamesSkills
- Advocacy for vulnerable groups & residents' rights
- Coaching
- Mentoring
- Guidance delivery
- Human rights awareness
- Policy understanding
- Safeguarding (adults & children)
- Community engagement
- Empowerment
- Governance
- Organisational compliance
- Professional review
- Training coordination
- Communication
- Public speaking
Certification
- Mental Health First-Aider, 2025-01-01
- Creating a Positive Engagement Culture - TPAS, 2025-01-01
- Safeguarding Adults - Level 3, 2018-01-01
- Domestic Abuse Awareness, 2018-01-01
- Equality & Diversity, 2017-01-01
- Deprivation of Liberty & MCA, 2018-01-01
- Effective Communication, 2018-01-01
- Information Governance, 2017-01-01
- Prevent Training, 2017-01-01
References
available upon request
Interests
- Singing
- Nature walks
- Community volunteering
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Trustee (Voluntary)
Faith in Action Merton Homelessness Project
2026.01 - Current
Coordinator
Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)
2025.01 - 2026.02
MA - Human Rights and International Relations
University of Roehampton
2024.09 - 2025.10
Governance Officer
Charlton Athletic Community Trust
2022.01 - 2024.01
Head of Women's Ministry
GEL
2021.01 - 2025.02
Community Board Member (Voluntary)
Moat Housing
2020.09 - 2025.09
Peer Advisor (Volunteer)
Evolve Housing + Support
2019.01 - 2020.10
Safeguarding Support
Croydon University Hospital
2017.01 - 2018.01
Various Business Support & Administrative Roles
Local Authorities
2014.01 - 2017.01
NVQ Level 3 - Advice and Guidance
St. Giles Trust
BSc - Computer Science
Kingston University