Women Leading in Business with Circle Steele

Looking to make new connections and speak with other inspiring and aspiring business people?

Brush up on your people skills and join us for the networking event of the month! At this event you can speak to like-minded business women, discuss your ideas, share your knowledge and your expertise. Come along either either in-person or online to make new connections in an informal setting.

This month we will hear from Circle Steele, CEO, Wai Yin Society.

Circle Steele

Notably, Circle made history as the first female Youth Leader from Hong Kong to receive the prestigious British Diversity Gold Award, recognizing her pioneering efforts in partnership with Halifax Bank to create employment opportunities for British Chinese youth, in which she played a crucial role as a partner in pioneering these ideas.

Beyond her role at Wai Yin, Circle actively contributes as an Executive Member to various boards, front line networks and organizations, passionately advocating for cultural diversity, health equality, and bringing social change, while championing underrepresented groups, particularly those for whom English is not their first language. Her lived experience with health and well-being issues further fuels her dedication to ensuring equitable access to healthcare and support for these communities.

Circle recently received two awards. In 2022, she was recognized with the Culture Award, a part of the Uncertain Future Project led by Manchester Art Gallery, where she served as an advisory group member. In 2023, she honoured with the National BAME Health and Care Award for Community Initiative of the Year, in collaboration with Vocal as a BRAG member, which plays a key role in shaping the direction of health research at the NIHR Manchester Biomedical Research Centre, highlighting her commitment to promoting equality, inclusiveness, and social justice.

Hosted by MBA alumna Claire-Marie Boggiano, Lurig Change & Development.