A safe, just and equal world for women

Sandjea-Marie Adassa

Director of Development & Engagement
Sandjea-Marie joined Advance in 2025, and since April 2026 she has been Director of Development and Engagement. With over 20 years of senior leadership experience across local government, the voluntary and community sector, and the women’s sector, she is passionate about creating opportunities that enable women, children and communities to thrive.

Prior to joining Advance, Sandjea-Marie held senior leadership roles including Programme Director at Engage Britain, leading national work to influence policy and tackle poverty, and Head of Service at the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, where she led services that included focus on Grenfell Community Recovery and health inequalities. She also previously served as Interim Head of Regional Violence Against Women and Girls Services at Advance.

Known for her collaborative and values-led approach, Sandjea-Marie brings expertise in strategic partnerships, organisational development, income generation and service transformation. She is committed to amplifying community voice, strengthening partnerships and driving sustainable growth and innovation across Advance.

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