Dr Alice Maina is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of BAME HUB–UK Network C.I.C., a nationwide community organisation committed to empowering Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities and strengthening communication between diverse communities and mainstream institutions across the United Kingdom.

Dr Maina holds a PhD in Social Work from the University of Essex. Her doctoral research, titled Systemic Inequalities in UK Child Protection: A Critical Race Theory Analysis of Challenges for Sub-Saharan African BME Families, examined the experiences of Sub-Saharan African families involved with the child protection system in England. Her research contributes to wider discussions about institutional inequality, culturally responsive social work practice and anti-racist safeguarding.

With an extensive multidisciplinary background encompassing social work, psychology, criminology, public health, counselling and community development, Dr Maina brings together academic expertise, professional knowledge and personal lived experience. This broad foundation informs her commitment to helping individuals and families overcome barriers, access opportunities and achieve personal, social and economic wellbeing.