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Vanessa Laber
I ensure the voices of diverse communities are at the forefront of all the work we do in improving the health of people with, or at risk of, diabetes.
Vanessa Laber, 29 is our Engaging Communities Officer for the North of England. Here she talks about the important work she does and what Black History Month means to her.