Agnes Agyepong

Agnes Agyepong – Patron, Autistic Inclusion Group

Agnes Agyepong is a renowned advocate, strategist, and mother of three, deeply committed to advancing equity for children and families. She is the Founder and CEO of Global Child and Maternal Health CIC, an organisation dedicated to dismantling systemic inequalities in maternal health, early years, and SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). Agnes leads with lived experience as a mother raising neurodivergent children and is known for her trauma-informed, culturally grounded, and future-focused approach to leadership and parenting.

With a professional background spanning policy, research, and advocacy, Agnes has authored groundbreaking reports, including the Black Child SEND Report and Black Child Clean Air, both of which centre the experiences of marginalised communities. Her work has received national recognition, including endorsement from Beyoncé’s BeyGOOD Foundation and an Honorary Doctorate from Solent University.

Agnes is currently pursuing a professional doctorate (D55) at the Tavistock, with a focus on SEND equity, and is developing an AI-powered assistant to support families navigating the SEND system. She is a sought-after public speaker, having addressed platforms such as COP28 and the UK Clean Air Conference, and remains committed to transforming systems through both policy and grassroots change.

As Patron, Agnes brings not only strategic insight and advocacy experience, but a deep, personal passion for inclusion, belonging, and justice for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Her role reflects a powerful alignment between her values and vision for a more inclusive world.

Agnes accepted the role of Patron because she believes true inclusion must be shaped by those with lived experience, community wisdom, and strategic power. She is passionate about creating spaces where autistic and neurodivergent individuals are not just supported, but celebrated, and sees this patronage as an extension of her life’s work in equity, care, and justice.