Kimberley Ashwin
BSc, DipHE, RNLD
Kimberley Ashwin went from teen mum to CEO before the age of 36.
She is also an Autism Consultant Nurse and was previously the CEO of Autism Oxford UK. With over 12 years of experience in the NHS, independent, and social care sectors, Kimberley specialises in supporting neurodivergent individuals, particularly those with autism, PDA, and ADHD. As a registered learning disability nurse and a SEN mum, she brings a unique blend of professional expertise and personal insight to her work. Kimberley is dedicated to promoting humility in leadership and fostering inclusivity in the workforce.
She has extensive experience in public speaking at both local and national levels. Her talks provide invaluable insights to audiences across a range of clinical, business, and lived experiences perspectives.
Kimberley’s professional accolades include being winner of the National Learning Disability and Autism Awards for Senior Manager of the Year in 2025 and shortlisted for the Female Entrepreneur Awards- Health and Wellbeing 2025 and National Learning Disability and Autism Awards in 2018. She also received invitations to speak at the Houses of Parliament. She has contributed significantly to service development in the NHS, notably leading the Greenlight Toolkit for Oxfordshire. Additionally, Kimberley has served on the NICE committee for ADHD, acted as a clinical expert for CT(E)Rs, and co-chairs the National Autism Consultant Nurse Network, advocating for national policy changes benefitting autistic individuals.
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