Raffaela Goodby

Raffaela Goodby is a transformative HR leader whose work has had a profound and lasting impact on inclusion, equity, and wellbeing in the workplace. Her dedication to supporting the most vulnerable employees—particularly care-experienced young people and those affected by pregnancy or baby loss—has reshaped policy, culture, and national standards.

As a champion of the National Care Leaver Covenant, Raffaela has embedded inclusive employment pathways both within her organisation and across the broader sector. From guaranteed interviews and ring-fenced roles to tailored mentoring and cultural awareness campaigns, her work ensures care leavers aren’t just given access to jobs—but real opportunity to thrive. Her leadership has helped organisations shift from passive inclusion to active empowerment, offering meaningful support to those often excluded from traditional career routes.

Raffaela has also been a leading voice behind the National Pregnancy and Baby Loss Framework, transforming how organisations support employees through grief and trauma. Thanks to her efforts, HR policies now include clear, compassionate guidance for managers, flexible leave options, and peer support networks—turning silence and stigma into understanding and action.

Her approach is holistic, strategic, and deeply human. Raffaela’s leadership doesn’t just touch policies—it transforms lives. She is widely recognised not only for her professional excellence, but for inspiring a national movement towards more inclusive and emotionally intelligent workplaces.

Raffaela truly embodies the values of the HR30. She leads with empathy, drives systemic change, and champions a future of work that is fairer, kinder, and more resilient for all.