Yvonne has  over 30 years direct social work experience in Children and Families within Child  Protection in London and as a Children's Guardian in London and Kent.  With her black african-caribbean background she has acted as a self-employed ISW and Children’s Guardian in public and private law cases for more than 15 years.  Yvonne has worked with families where concerns encompass neglect and child protection, substance misuse, domestic violence, mental health and learning difficulties.  She undertook ASW training in 1991 and has a great deal of experience of cultural issues, complex assessments where children are rehabilitated to their families and also sibling contact during and post proceedings.  Yvonne  has been instrumental in helping set up the Nagalro Black Children's Lives Matter  Group and was appointed Nagalro Chair in October 2022.    

Fiona Wallace (BA Hons, DIPSW, MA) is an Independent Social Worker, and former employed Children's Guardian, with particular experience in working with adults with mental health, drug and alcohol issues, and adverse childhood experiences.  She has over 30 years direct work experience in mental health provision, statutory child protection, adoption and fostering, and children in care social work. Her first degree was in psychology and philosophy.  Recently she completed a Masters in contemporary fine art and cultural contexts.  Fiona has been involved with Nagalro Council in particular with recent conferences, training, and the Black Children's Lives Matter sub group.  Fiona feels privileged to have the opportunity to take up the role of acting Vice Chair of Nagalro at this important time for the association.  She particularly welcomes open and regular lines of communication with all Council and Nagalro members, in order to continue to improve all aspects of our offer to our members and to the children we serve.

Independent Social Work Consultant, Expert Witness and LADO with over 39 years’ experience in child protection, public and private law, and complex risk assessment. Qualified in social work, law (LLB Hons) and legal practice, with extensive frontline and court‑facing experience including work with local government, the NSPCC, and as a Children’s Guardian. Specialist expertise in cases involving abuse, neglect, domestic abuse, forced marriage, honour‑based violence, FGM, child abduction and cross‑border safeguarding, supported by fluency in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu and significant international assessment work. Proven leadership through previous roles as Chair and Treasurer of Nagalro, membership of national diversity and child‑welfare forums, and contributions to professional training on the Children Act and cultural competence. Currently provides expert evidence, LADO decision‑making and high‑conflict casework in private law through NYAS.