ABOUT
Dr. Nicole Edwards is redefining what it means to be a leader in the field of social action. She promotes girls’ education, women’s empowerment, and global peace. Crowned as the Face of the Women of Heart Awards (WOHA) 2024, she has become a global voice for peace through education, championing resilience, equity, and opportunity as pathways to a more peaceful and just world for the next generation. As Senior Vice President for Social Responsibility at HBL and Head of Health and Social Care at one of the UK’s top-performing academies for girls, Dr. Edwards demonstrates a deep commitment to giving back to society. Her pioneering approach transforms classrooms into communities of care, where knowledge meets compassion, and education becomes a tool for peacebuilding and social change. For Dr. Edwards, every lesson is not only an investment in academic growth but also in nurturing global citizens committed to peace and collective wellbeing. Her influence stretches far beyond the school gates. A frequent speaker at international forums, she brings both academic expertise and lived insight to global conversations about education, skills, women’s empowerment, and peace diplomacy. Her leadership has been recognised with 18 international honours in 2025 such as: Albert Einstein Innovation Award 2025 – Pioneer in Education & Skills World Peace and Diplomacy Organisation – Medal of Honour in Girls’ Education, Women Empowerment, and Peace 2025 World Leaders Award, UK Parliament & House of Lords Global Power Leader 2025, White Pages International Healthcare Elite of the Year 2025, Fluxx Awards, Hong Kong Inspiring Woman of the Year 2025 Best International Leader 2025 – Hoinsen Group Women of Heart Awards Dubai 2025 – Best International Achiever and Role Model Featured in Forbes India, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue, Elle, The Hollywood Journal, Passion Vista, and Billboard Fashion Beyond education, Dr. Edwards is an ambassador for the Becoming HER programme, a published author, and a school governor, extending her influence into governance, policy, and peace advocacy. With every platform she steps onto, whether in the classroom, at Parliament, at international peace summits, or on the runway, Dr. Nicole Edwards embodies a vision of leadership that is bold, authentic, and transformative. She is not only shaping the future of girls’ education but also redefining leadership on the world stage, inspiring women everywhere to rise, lead, and thrive as architects of peace
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