Becca Dean MBE co-founded The Girls’ Network over 11 years ago with a mission to ensure that no girl’s future is limited by her gender, ethnicity, background, or parental income. Returning as CEO in 2025, Becca brings a commitment to empowering girls from the least advantaged communities to realise their potential and achieve their ambitions.

Becca is a social entrepreneur, education leader and advocate for equity. An ex-English teacher and Teach First Ambassador, Becca has founded and led multiple education initiatives, including a pioneering literacy programme in the South East that combined creative learning environments with one-to-one support to raise aspirations and attainment.

Her leadership and impact have been widely recognised:

• MBE for services to young people (2020)

• Forbes 30 Under 30 in Social Impact (2018)

• Stylist Magazine Prix Award winner (2017)

• Muhammad Ali Humanitarian of the Year Award finalist (2017)

• Honorary Doctorate from the University of Portsmouth for services to education and social mobility

Becca is an experienced charity leader with a track record of building and scaling impactful programmes, securing investment, and working in partnership with government, corporates and communities.  Through The Girls’ Network and her wider work, Becca has supported thousands of teenage girls to develop confidence, skills and networks, ensuring they feel seen, heard and able to pursue their ambitions.

Becca’s vision and dedication remain at the heart of The Girls’ Network, driving its mission to build a world where every girl and young woman can reach for her unlimited future.