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Naomi Butters is a passionate advocate for gender equality and an experienced leader in addressing issues related to sexual harassment, consent, healthy relationships, and violence against women and girls. She has been at the forefront of initiatives designed to address gender inequality and has actively worked to highlight and address the gender pay gap. As the Co-Founder and CEO of ICENA, Naomi has dedicated her career to empowering women and creating safe, equitable environments. Her work emphasises the importance of gender equality and fostering environments where women and girls can thrive.

Naomi's leadership contributions have been widely acknowledged. Through ICENA, she has developed comprehensive training and consultancy services that focus on creating safe, harassment-free, and equitable workplaces. She was named one of the ‘Top 100 Trailblazing Leaders in Social Enterprise’ by Euclid Network and has led ICENA to be recognised by NatWest and Pioneer Post’s ‘Social Business Awards SE100’ for its innovative approach to gender equality and social impact.

Naomi's extensive experience in the voluntary sector includes significant roles focused on supporting and uplifting women. By partnering with organisations and businesses, she has implemented strategies and programmes aimed at achieving pay equity and promoting fair compensation practices. As Chair of Trustees for Peterborough Rape Crisis, she provided governance and strategic direction, ensuring the charity effectively addressed sexual violence and supported survivors. 

In building sustainable partnerships that deliver impact, she has cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including NHS England, and The Ministry of Justice. These partnerships have been crucial in enhancing ICENA's impact and reach, promoting gender equality and addressing issues such as sexual harassment and violence against women. Naomi holds an MSc in Voluntary Sector Management with a specialisation in Fundraising and Marketing from Bayes Business School, London.

Beyond her role at ICENA, Naomi continues to provide strategic advice and training to charitable organisations, philanthropists, and corporate donors. Her work focuses on improving lives and transforming futures, with a particular emphasis on gender equality and addressing violence against women and girls.

Naomi Butters remains a dedicated and influential figure in the fight for gender equality, continually striving to create a world where women and girls can live free from harassment, violence, and discrimination.

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