Donna Whitehead

Professor Donna Whitehead serves as Deputy Vice-Chancellor at London Metropolitan University, overseeing all student-facing operations including academic schools, student support services, degree regulations, academic registry, quality assurance, research support, and the university's equality and diversity initiatives. Her leadership spans the entire student lifecycle from enrollment to graduation across all institutional units.

Her professional focus centers on Social Work, Equality and Diversity, and transformative Higher Education Leadership. She champions systemic change to eradicate inequity through inclusive pedagogy and organizational practices, drawing inspiration from critical race theory and social justice frameworks. Her vision positions London Met as a catalyst for societal transformation where graduates drive inclusion in their professional fields.