Chief Executive Officer, Walsall Black Sisters Collective

Maureen Lewis is the Chief Executive Officer of a local charity, Walsall Black Sisters Collective: her work within the voluntary and community sector spans over 30 years, where she has contributed to the development of projects and services that meet the needs of vulnerable and disadvantaged communities within Walsall and the West Midlands.

Maureen’s background in community development equips her with a plethora of knowledge of securing funding and project management, as well as governance and operations.

In 2021 Maureen was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Multicultural Business & Community Champion (MBCC) Awards, which recognised her for outstanding service in the voluntary and community sector.

As a wife, mother of four and grandmother of six, Maureen has a sincere passion for people: She is motivated by seeing people achieve their dreams, overcome barriers and create positive impact within society.