Suicide Prevention Officer for the City of London Corporation, Founder of Winning Minds & Former Charity Board Trustee for InspireUK
Anastasia Vinnikova’s Biography:
Anastasia Vinnikova is a keynote speaker known for her powerful advocacy in mental health, leadership, and resilience. Anastasia brings a rare combination of professional expertise, academic excellence, and deeply personal insight, making her a compelling voice at conferences, corporate events, and public forums. Drawing on her lived experience of anxiety and intermittent depression, she speaks with authenticity and clarity about the realities of mental health, while also offering practical strategies for individuals and organisations. Her ability to connect research, policy, and human experience is why she is sought after by a wide range of audiences.
Anastasia’s early career reflects both academic distinction and a strong foundation in professional environments. She achieved a First Class Honours degree in Human Resource Management from the University of Westminster before completing an MSc in Management and Human Resources at the London School of Economics, where she also qualified with the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development, becoming a Chartered HR professional. Early roles included working in Risk Arbitrage and Dividend Outlook EMEA at DealReporter, as well as an administration internship at the Egyptian Embassy Medical Office. Alongside this, Anastasia pursued a sporting career spanning nearly two decades as a competitive figure skater and later as a Level 2 coach at Alexandra Palace, demonstrating discipline and resilience from an early stage.
In her later career, Anastasia has taken on influential roles across mental health, finance, and the charity sector. She has worked as a Graduate Recruitment and Development Assistant at Berwin Leighton Paisner and has held key leadership positions, including Co-Chair of the Mental Health Network for the Bank of England. Her involvement extends to being a Member of the Commission for Equality in Mental Health at the Centre for Mental Health and contributing to initiatives such as the Lord Mayor’s Appeal This is Me campaign. Anastasia is also the Founder of Winning Minds and has served as a trustee and advisor for organisations including InspireUK, Samaritans, and Little Wings of Hope, reflecting her commitment to systemic change.
Why Hire Anastasia Vinnikova?
Anastasia’s achievements highlight both her professional impact and her influence as a thought leader. She has contributed to speaking and writing engagements with organisations such as the Financial Times and the Royal Society for Public Health. She has also co-authored academic work on wellbeing, including research into digital interventions in severe mental illness. Her work with organisations like MQ Mental Health and the Wellcome Trust further demonstrates her expertise. Recognised as an Emerging Leader by the InsideOut Leaderboard and nominated for the Women of the Future Community Spirit award, Anastasia also received the Breaking the Silence Award by Not A Red Card, underlining her ongoing mission to transform how mental health is understood and supported.
Anastasia is hired for a wide range of events because she delivers meaningful, evidence-based insights combined with genuine lived experience, making her message both credible and relatable. Organisations engage Anastasia for keynote speeches, panel discussions, leadership programmes, and workplace wellbeing initiatives, particularly where there is a focus on mental health, inclusion, and performance under pressure. Her ability to bridge corporate, academic, and charitable perspectives allows her to tailor her message to diverse audiences, from senior leaders to early career professionals. By inspiring open conversations and equipping audiences with practical tools, Anastasia helps organisations create healthier, more resilient cultures.
Anastasia Vinnikova’s Career Highlights:
Here are some of the key milestones that define Anastasia Vinnikova’s remarkable career in personal development and workplace culture:
- 2026 – Trustee of Little Wings of Hope
- 2025 – Suicide Prevention and Project Officer for the City of London Corporation
- 2024 – ‘This is Me’ Programme Steering Group Member for The Lord Mayor’s Appeal
- 2024 – Chair of the Board of Trustees for InspireUK
- 2023 – Lived Experience Advisor for Samaritans
- 2019 – Wellbeing Lead at the Bank of England
- 2018 – Member of the Commission for Equality in Mental Health for the Centre for Mental Health
- 2018 – Co-Chair of the Mental Health Network for the Bank of England
- Founded Winning Minds
Videos
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Testimonials
“Anastasia has spoken on mental health a number of times for Richmond Events and has brought her extensive insight, experience and expertise to our audiences who have benefitted from her thoughtful and practical advice, helping them to enhance their own strategies and practices in this area. She brings her lived experience and extensive knowledge to a critical issue for all organisations every time. Many thanks, Anastasia!” – Hilary, Conference Manager, Richmond Events
“Anastasia joined us during a virtual Westminster Working Cultures programme in April 2022, speaking to undergraduate students on the topic of mental health in the workplace. Anastasia prepared a thoughtful presentation which was tailored to the student audience and covered a variety of topics, while highlighting the importance of key messages that will help to guide the listeners for many years to come. During the session, Anastasia shared her experiences from her time at the University of Westminster until the present day, showing a talent for connecting to the audience with key insights, vulnerability, and honesty. Her session was incredibly reassuring, and participants reported feeling inspired to have a role model that is so open about their mental health struggles and empowered to share their own concerns.” –Tierney, Senior Alumni Officer, University of Westminster
“Working with Anastasia in May of this year was an absolute pleasure. Anastasia chaired our Chartered Banker Institute webcast on ‘Mental Health Awareness’, in support of Mental Health Awareness week. Anastasia led the discussion in a very professional manner, and brought her wealth of professional experience and personal experience on the webcast topic to the table which led to a very engaging online event. Feedback from the audience shows that they found Anastasia to be a great Chair, delivering key information on this topic in a clear way, and she had taken the time to research statistics and shared them with our audience of banking professionals. Her ability to draw the panellists into the conversation was seamless and the Chartered Banker Institute would be delighted to work with her again on future projects.” – Emma, Marketing & Events Coordinator, Chartered Banker Institute
Speaking Topics
Anastasia Vinnikova’s Official Keynote Topics:
- Mental Health
- Mental Health In The Workplace
- Mental Health In Young People
- Mental Health Inequalities
- Suicide
- Toxic Perfectionism
How Much Does Anastasia Vinnikova Cost to Hire?
How Much Does it Cost to Hire Anastasia Vinnikova?
The cost of hiring Anastasia Vinnikova depends on factors such as your event format, location, audience size and length of appearance. For an accurate quote tailored to your event, please contact a London Keynote Speakers Agency booking agent for expert guidance.