Danetta Powell

Danetta Powell is an accomplished professional with extensive expertise in sports management and operations, particularly within football academies. Currently serving as a member of the Women's Talent Pathway Diversity & Inclusion Advisory Group at The Football Association since January 2025, Danetta has held various significant positions, including Head of Academy Operations and Administration at Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and Academy Manager at Birmingham City FC. Throughout a career spanning over a decade, Danetta has demonstrated leadership and operational excellence in managing safeguarding and player care initiatives, as well as coordinating educational and welfare support within football academies. Educational qualifications include a Cert.Danetta in Classical Literature & Civilisation from the University of Birmingham and ongoing studies for a CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma in People Management at ICS Learn.