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Grey Also known as grey-A, this is an umbrella term which describes people who experience attraction occasionally, rarely, or only under certain conditions. People may also use terms such as gay, bi, lesbian, straight and queer in conjunction with grey to explain the direction of romantic or sexual attraction as they experience it. < Back to Glossary

(they/them) Aitch Aitch is non-binary, Scottish and a leading expert in addressing Sexual and Gender Based Violence and Harassment (SGBVH), passionate about supporting survivors. They have successfully led anti-harassment and bystander intervention initiatives at leading Higher Education Institutions. They are a train-the-trainer specialist who is committed to making inclusive and engaging learning experiences.They have also contributed their expertise to a range of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) projects for notable clients such as Google and BT Group. They currently serve as the Harassment Prevention Coordinator in the Equality and Diversity Unit at the University of Oxford where they oversee the university's Harassment Advisory Line, provide guidance on EDI strategy and support a network of 450+ Harassment Advisors across all departments and colleges. Aitch Farley Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Jen Jen, a transgender woman, graphic designer, and food photographer from Thailand who is a former commercial model and passionate trans rights activist, has faced significant challenges in her home country. Seeking a more inclusive environment, she relocated to Barcelona, where she has discovered new opportunities and renewed hope. Her ultimate goal is to have her gender legally recognized as female in Spain. As a strong advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community, Jen believes our strength lies in embracing diversity. She likens our journey to a butterfly's transformation—requiring patience, self-trust, and appreciation for becoming our truest selves. Jen aims to inspire others by example. Jen Keawphaisan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Christopher Christopher is the Chairman and Founder of Brand Advance Group and CEO (North America). As a top 100 company in Startups.co.uk for three years in a row, Christopher connects brands with diverse audiences globally, through Insights, Media and Creative. His company was awarded the title of "Campaign 2021 - Media Business of the Year" and " The DRUM - Diversity & Inclusion Company of the Year 2021." In addition to his work in media and advertising, Christopher is also a director at UK Conscious Advertising Network (CAN) and the US country lead for (CAN). As a mixed-race, out gay father, he is a strong advocate for diversity and representation within media and advertising. Christopher also serves on the advisory boards for ITV, WFA, TikTok, London MetPolice, a nd the V&A Museums. As a thought leader in his industry, Christopher can speak about various topics, including leadership, intersectionality, culture change, community building, activism, and parenting. Christopher Kenna Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

Latin(a/o/e/x) People who originate, or who have heritage from anywhere in Latin America (including Brazil). Latin people can be any race or colour. Latina - someone who identifies as female who comes from Latin America. Latino - to someone who identifies as male. Latine - a non-binary person from Latin America, to be used instead of ‘Latinx,’ which holds colonial connotations. (See: Hispanic) < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Eduardo Eduardo is an Oxford University graduate from Colombia with a passion for philosophy, peace-building and story-telling. His inspiring story talks about bridging his bisexuality and his catholic faith, but also of overcoming cancer at a young age. Eduardo Gutierrez Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

Anti-Semitism Antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews. Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewish individuals and/or their property, toward Jewish community institutions and religious facilities. Just like any other form of discrimination, Anti-Semitism has no place in the Queer Community, or in wider society as a whole. < Back to Glossary

(he/she/they) Andrea Andrea is an Italian singer-songwriter and pop musician based in London. Andrea has found solace and strength through their song-writing; mixing their music with an androgynous sense of style. They firmly believe that the clothes you wear should be an extension of your soul. Andrea Di Giovanni Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

Story-telling Storytelling is essential because of its central role in human experience, culture, and history since the dawn of humankind. Storytelling stimulates our brain in a unique way, as we connect with the message we not only absorb the information but feel the emotion too. We all have unique life experiences and stories to tell. Sharing our stories with others can provide opportunities for learning, insight, understanding and connection. The wisdom of others can also be an essential tool in helping us learn more about ourselves. < Back to Glossary

Slur Derogatory terms used as insults towards marginalised groups of people. Many slurs have been commonly used in the past but are now seen as socially unacceptable. Communities sometimes "reclaim" slurs by adopting them into their vocabulary and changing their meaning e.g. "Queer" was a popular slur in the past but is now a well-established term for people whose identities fall under the LGBTQ+ umbrella. < Back to Glossary

Language Whether or not we realize it, we are constantly using language to evolve our ideas and beliefs into concrete reality. By becoming more aware of the impact and power of language, we can make more conscious, insightful choices about how we express ourselves and how we interpret others. < Back to Glossary

(he/they) Alberto Alberto is an advertising professional and volunteer dedicating his time over the last few years to a wide range of LGBTQ+ initiatives and efforts in Barcelona. Alberto is driven by the idea that the happiness and growth of the community is rooted in the establishment of a solid and healthy social fabric. Alberto Antón Benítez Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Neil Neil is We Create Space's Community & Events Director based in London. With almost 20 years experience in the events industry, Neil has a real passion for bringing audiences together. An experienced emcee & public speaker, Neil prides himself on his authenticity & warm energy that lets the audience know that they're in extremely capable hands! His style and approach boasts a diverse way of thinking, an inclusive mentality and warmth in abundance. With a touch of chaos & disruption when it's needed. Neil has delivered and hosted events, as well as spoken and written about, a broad range of hard-hitting & sensitive topics including violence against women & girls, male allyship, racism, sustainability, LGTBQ+ inclusion, menopause and sobriety. He's the Co-Founder of The House of Happiness, a queer led & delivered sober clubbing event, to help address the lack of LGBTQ+ sober spaces. He's also the producer & host of his podcast 'Pause. And Rewind...' which focuses on inclusion heroes & their origin stories. He's a passionate advocate for volunteering too - he's the Events Director for Trans+ History Week & regularly supports multiple charities, non-profits & initiatives. Neil Hudson-Basing Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Brandi Brandi Andrews is a Black-Latinx female identifying lesbian who co-parents with her gay male best friend and loving wife. She brings over 23 years of experience, awards, and recognition in the beauty industry. Brandi also sits as Executive Director of the non-profit UNITE which is focused on providing mental health resources to underrepresented communities. She has provided top-tier services and education in the LA area where specializing in pigmentation disorders and skin conditions for people of color will have her 3rd state license in medicine in 2024, and has created her own skincare line YouthDealer, A science backed and melanin focused natural products that focus on safe products for people with melanated skin. Brandi Andrews Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Darren Darren is a native Mancunian and is currently a director. producer, and choreographer. Darren has 23 years’ experience in fashion, theatre, TV and performing arts. He is the founder of Ghetto Fabulous , a QTIPOC dance collective that aims to excite, entertain, and have fun with the projects it embarks on, inspired by fashion, music, film, photography, and the ever-changing world. Darren is not afraid to explore the political and the personal. It let him to create Black Pride MCR , a yearly event for the QTBIPOC community that is fierce, flamboyant, and fabulous. Darren is also the Co-Artistic Director at Black Gold Arts , the UK’s only Queer People of Colour outside festival. One of the main objectives of Darren’s work is the economic advancement of the QTBIPOC community, and the other is to spread Joy. Darren Pritchard Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

MLM Men who love or are sexually attracted to other men. < Back to Glossary

Strength Inner Strength refers loosely to the wide range of mental and emotional resources (behaviours, skills and attitudes) that keep us stable and adaptable in life. < Back to Glossary

South Asian South Asian culture and heritage is typically associated with the region made up of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, The Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Each of these countries has been hugely impacted by its relationship with Britain, primarily through war, colonisation, and ultimately via the British Empire. < Back to Glossary

Advocate Similarly to an ‘activist,’ an advocate also wants to make change and support a cause or community that matters to them. However, they work within existing systems to raise awareness about issues and injustice, selectively considering when they are vocal about a specific issue - amplifying discourse taking place in society, and bolstering the efforts of activists. < Back to Glossary

(they/them) River River is a Brighton-based non-binary, neurodivergent creative working on projects as a songwriter, photographer, model and creative director. They use their own lived experience with mental health struggles and self-discovery to create music and media with a message. Their song ‘Paranoia’ , an original piece about gender-based violence, was featured in the UN Women UK 'A Safe Space' Virtual Exhibition. As a Youth Consultant for Mind, they work on a freelance basis, developing a trauma-informed care programme for young women, girls and non-binary people as well as delivering presentations and workshops on the relationship between mental health and physical activity. River Solace Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Beyond Calendar Moments: How Organisations Turn Belonging Into a Movement. Community Building 101 | Wellbeing with Panteres Grogues. Our Community Impact: 2025 Year in Review. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us