Sherelle Fairweather

Sherelle has worked within the equalities and social change space across local government and the community sector for over 10 years. Now as Digital Strategy Lead at Manchester City Council, Sherelle is responsible for the implementation of the city’s five-year strategy, which aims to drive Manchester’s digital ambitions around digitally skilled residents and fair opportunities, future-proofed infrastructure, a thriving digital economy and a digitally enabled sustainable transition to zero-carbon. Sherelle previously coordinated the council’s response to reducing the digital divide whilst intensified by covid-19 lockdowns and is passionate about technological influence on society being for the better. Sherelle believes true cross-organisational collaboration mobilises action and long-lasting change and is enthused by projects that enable people to live their life’s independently and full.  Sherelle also currently serves as a proud board member of the Manchester Animation Festival and Community Arts Northwest and chair of Proper Job Theatre Trustees Board.