Sabrina Cohen-Hatton is highly respected for becoming one of the most senior female fire officers in the world. Having faced a difficult childhood, consisting of homelessness by the age of 15, Sabrina has developed a remarkable career over recent years and is now dedicated to irradicating the industry's stubborn stereotypes. Now working as the proud Chief Fire Officer for the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Services, her journey from overcoming personal adversity to reaching the height of her career is treasured by audiences globally. When looking to hire an inspirational female speaker to attend your upcoming events, look no further than Sabrina today.
Throughout her esteemed career, Sabrina has secured some of the most prominent roles throughout the fire services. From becoming the Deputy Assistant Commissioner for the London Fire Brigade to the Fire Inspection Development Lead/Chief of Staff at Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services, these roles have tested and developed upon her remarkable leadership abilities. Recognised for her critical decision-making skills, Sabrina was selected to become an Honorary Research Fellow at Cardiff University and has also been the recipient of the prestigious Raymond Nickerson Best Paper Award.
An inspiration to audiences globally, Sabrina is now working as the Chief Fire Officer for the West Sussex Fire and Rescue Services. Having achieved the highest rank possible in the UK fire service, she has become a proud advocate for breaking barriers within male-dominated industries. Passionate to share her specialist knowledge and experiences, Sabrina released ‘The Gender Bias’ in 2023, a book which offers readers strategies to overcome barriers that hinder women’s workplace progress. Her debut publication "The Heat of the Moment" is an inspirational memoir. With her journey resonating with audiences of all ages and backgrounds, Sabrina has become a must-see speaker in recent years. In 2024, she was appointed as an Honorary Professor of Behavioural Neuroscience at Cardiff University.
A leading authority in her field, Sabrina Cohen-Hatton is now highly sought-after to attend speaking engagements internationally. With her unique combination of personal resilience and professional achievements, Sabrina gained the opportunity to deliver her powerful TEDx Talk ‘Ordinary People Who Do Extraordinary Things’ in 2019 and has continued to transform the industry as a motivational speaker ever since. When looking to hire an experienced speaker to educate and motivate audiences at your future events, do not hesitate to hire Sabrina.
Books
The Gender Bias: The Barriers That Hold Women Back, And How To Break Them
How to hire Sabrina Cohen-Hatton
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- 2024 - Honorary Professor of Behavioural Neuroscience, Cardiff University
- 2023 - Author of "The Gender Bias: The Barriers that Hold Women Back, And How to Break Them"
- 2020 - Author of "The Heat of the Moment"
- 2019 - Chief Fire Officer at West Sussex Fire & Rescue Service
- 2017 - Fire Inspection Development Lead/Chief of Staff at Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS)
- 2015 - Deputy Assistant Commissioner at London Fire Brigade
- 2014 - Psychology of Incident Command Research Programme for the Chief Fire Officers Association (CFOA)
- 2013 - Incident Command Project for the National Operational Guidance Programme
- 2012 - Assistant Fire & Rescue Advisor for the Welsh Government
- 2010 - Honorary Research Fellow at Cardiff University
- 2001 - Group Commander for South Wales Fire & Rescue Service