Anita Goyal MBE Chair

Anita Goyal MBE is a philanthropist, author, and educational advocate committed to equity, empowerment, and systemic change, particularly for children and young people.  She is Chair of The Goyal Foundation and a trustee of the Hallmark Care Homes Foundation. Anita also serves as Vice President of Barnardo’s and an Ambassador for the Alzheimer’s Society.

Her career began in education as a secondary school teacher. She holds a master’s degree in special and inclusive education and is passionate about personal development, having led transformative workshops in schools across the UK.

Anita is author of Voices from Punjab and Voices from Gujarat, and continues to drive initiatives that inspire connection, confidence, and contribution in young people. In her podcast show – Relight Your Fire, she explores the minds, values and habits of high performing individuals. She believes true change begins with mindset – and that passion and purpose should underpin everything we do.