It is a real privilege to work with organisations that all seek to promote positive and progressive approaches towards disability. Together we are leading the way by influencing the sector through a combined expert voice, working to harness skills and knowledge, and collectively challenging barriers to shape disability provision for the better”
Meet the VODG Leadership Team
Rhidian Hughes
Prior to joining VODG Rhidian’s career spanned a range of senior research, regulation and consultancy roles. He worked in management consultancy across the health and social care sectors and before that in regulation. Earlier in his career Rhidian held academic appointments, leading programmes of social policy research.
Rhidian was educated at the University of York where he also earned his Doctorate.
Kerry Hamilton
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Sarah Woodhouse
Sarah joined VODG as the Head of Policy and Influencing in May 2023.
Sarah has a wealth of policy and public affairs experience from her time at Turning Point, the Local Government Association, as a freelance consultant (working with organisations including Relate, ElectHER and the World Bank), and working with parliamentarians on various high profile campaigns and commissions.
Sarah has a master’s degree in public policy from the University College London (UCL) and is a Member of the Chartered Institute for Public Relations.