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(she/her) Ashtar Ashtar a passionate Motion Designer, originally from Homs, Syria, but currently living in Spain and pursuing higher education at Idep Barcelona. Disability and feminist advocacy play a main role in her work. As a war survivor, refugee, and activist, she uses art to make a change and tell the unheard stories of underprivileged people. She works in a wide range of creative disciplines including motion design, animation, and illustration. She has an extremely positive attitude towards life with a great ambition to make a change. Ashtar speaks on topics such as LGBTQ+ discrimination, disability, body positivity, self-empowerment, culture change, activism and trauma. Ashtar Alahmad Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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/they) Sergio Sergio is a gender‑queer researcher, community builder, and cultural producer whose work centers queer inclusion, multi‑directional approaches, and radical joy. As a brown migrant currently based in the Netherlands, he brings his lived experiences into every collaboration, grounding his work in people‑centered practices and community care. With a background in Gender and Queer Studies and years of hands‑on grassroots organizing, they create spaces where people feel seen, can show up for themselves, and thrive in collective organizations. Sergio Villamizar Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Kathryn Kathryn is an anthropologist, writer, trainer/facilitator and researcher, who has taught and conducted fieldwork in India, Spain, Italy, the UK and Brazil. She is a gender and LGBTQ equality trainer, with expertise in bystander intervention to prevent sexual and anti-LGBTQ harassment; affirmative action policy; the use of language; and creating safe, LGBTQ affirmative spaces in the workplace and in schools/universities. Kathryn is a feminist activist, passionate about combatting period poverty and helping queer refugees integrate into society. She is fluent in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and English. Kathryn Lum Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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

(they/them) Stewart Stewart is the award-winning Founder and CEO of OUTpatients (formerly Live Through This), the UK's LGBTIQ+ cancer charity. Their personal experience with cancer and the healthcare system has driven them to establish a patient-led organization focused on enhancing the representation, information, and support available to the LGBTIQ+ community affected by cancer. As an expert in both cancer care and LGBTIQ+ advocacy, Stewart speaks passionately about the intersectionality of these two fields. They emphasize the importance of understanding the unique challenges faced by LGBTIQ+ people in the healthcare system, particularly when it comes to accessing adequate care and overcoming discriminatory practices. Stewart also discusses the role of promoting inclusivity in cancer care, as well as the importance of leadership in driving systemic change towards equitable healthcare for all. Stewart O'Callaghan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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

(they/them) Devin Devin is a neuroscience researcher from Turkey and is based in Barcelona. Currently their life revolves around two aspects; surviving in academia which is a highly competitive field and navigating life as a queer, immigrant person. Throughout their life, they have spent time on various artistic endeavours from film-making and writing to dancing. They have a keen interest in stories that make us who we are. Devin Ozbagci Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Kosta Kosta is a Bulgarian-Armenian director, producer, choreographer, and writer exploring empathy through movement and storytelling. His work has been described as "an important voice for LGBTQ+ struggles in Chechnya and elsewhere" by The Columbia Spectator and has been featured by NOWNESS, The New Yorker, The Guardian, and ELLE. He brings visceral physical expression to his projects, which often tackle social topics such as the lives of LGBTQ+ people in Eastern Europe, mental health, and the climate crisis. He is an alumnus of Berlinale Talents, a Forbes Europe 30 Under 30 honoree, and a member of the European Film Academy. Kosta Karakashyan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Xesca Xesca has over 15 years of leadership in tech, and brings warmth and expertise as both a CTO and passionate mentor. As a proud trans woman, she founded Chiatech Career Institute where she's helped diverse professionals successfully transition into tech with her unique "CTO as Career Advisor" approach. Xesca's journey spans fintech, media streaming, and blockchain innovation, including leading MotoGP's global platform and Spain's first Pay-DTT broadcast channel. Her multidisciplinary background in space engineering and financial technology fuels her mission to make tech careers accessible to everyone, regardless of their starting point or identity. Xesca Alabart Lopez Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Aisha Aisha is a social entrepreneur and LGBTQ+ activist, recognized as one of the 'Top 100 LGBTQ+ Trailblazers' changing the world. She is the founder of Moonlight Experiences, an award-winning company dedicated to the celebration of diverse queer culture and travel by harnessing the economic power of tourism and nightlife. The organisation is decolonizing travel and addressing the lack of visibility and services for queer women, non-binary, and Black/POC members. Aisha also runs The Common Press—an intersectional queer bookshop cafe and events space in East London. Aisha’s activism and community contributions also extend to her role as Head of Community Engagement for UK Black Pride and as a Trustee for GiveOut. Aisha Shaibu-Lenoir Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Coda Coda is a dynamic consultant with extensive experience in DEI, partnership management, and creative leadership. She combines advanced analytical and communication skills with a passion for creating inclusive, transformative spaces across corporate, creative, and cultural domains. Coda’s strong ability to influence change and transformation has seen her design and implement inclusion initiatives for FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 companies such as Google, Standard Chartered, National Grid and Warner Bros Discovery. Coda is also the co-founder of Trans Voices, the UK's first professional music collective for marginalised genders. Under her leadership, the collective has partnered with the Guardian for a specially commissioned documentary film as well as with M&C Saatchi and Olly Alexander for the award winning #borntomix advertising campaign. The collective is currently working on a high profile art installation with a leading British culture institution. Coda Nicolaeff Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Yeison Yesison is a Colombian and Spanish multidisciplinary artist with a Masters in Contemporary Performative and Technological Art from the University of the Basque Country . He lives in Barcelona where practices Drag Art, Contemporary Dance and independent Theatre. His career is linked to dramaturgy, dance and audiovisuals. He has participated in several collective exhibitions, audiovisual projections and theatrical performances. He has recently been the winner of the 1st Prize at the Sitges Queer Fest with his dance theater piece "Yoko Nofue" . He is interested in identity, bodies, narrative and collective creation. Yeison Forero Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Hishaam Hishaam is a devoted advocate for the LGBT+ community and a seasoned digital marketing professional based in Los Angeles. His passion and dedication revolves around fostering inclusivity within the greater LGBT+ community, especially for challenges faced by queer individuals of faith, which he draws from his own journey as a queer Muslim. In addition to creating and writing digital content addressing the intersection of spirituality and sexuality, Hishaam has made significant contributions towards advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in corporate environments, actively working to build more equitable and inclusive workplaces for all. Hishaam Siddiqi Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Mayra Mayra is a proud first-generation Latina lesbian psychologist and computer engineer from Peru, she uses her unique perspective to bring attention to the experiences of marginalized communities. Mayra is also a passionate mental health advocate and volunteers her time coaching women+ individuals to address gender disparities in tech. In addition to her advocacy work, she provides free psychological support to refugees and migrants who have experienced trauma. Mayra is an experienced speaker on topics related to intersectionality, mental health, and trauma, using her expertise to empower and inspire others. Mayra Pastor Valdivia Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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/they) Mitchell Mitchell Kenyon Davis, M.S. & M.A. is a culture transformation and diversity, equity and inclusion executive coach & strategic partner. They hold Master's Degrees in International Development & Healthcare, and Emotional Intelligence, Coaching & Leadership Development. They’re a certified coach by the International Coaching Federation with over 400 hours of executive coaching experience. They're also certified in the Intercultural Development Index, design thinking, Prosci change management, Birkman coaching, Harvard Management and Mentorship, Situational Leadership, and Speaking with Impact. Before doing what they do now, Mitchell spent 11 years leading international teams in sales, customer success, corporate social responsibility, and entrepreneurial operations. Mitchell is a proud queer non-binary human living with a disability. They leverage their own personal journey to empathetically build bridges across differences. Their passion and talent for breaking down barriers to new learning opportunities creates that conscious, human connection innovation is made of. Mitchell Davis Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Lisa Lisa, a queer woman working in STEM, leads the LGBTQ+ network at a leading consumer goods company, while supporting research and development for pain management. Lisa has cultivated a diverse lead team for the network, through which they have influenced real change not just for the company's LGBTQ+ employees, but reverberating further across all other DE&I networks and all employees within the business. Her work has driven change through initiatives for LGBTQ+ inclusion and against racism, ableism and sexism and, through this, updating corporate policies and practicing openness inside the organisation and with partner businesses. Lisa Cowling Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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/they) Jason Jason, a queer non-binary singer/songwriter from Hong Kong now based in London, has a diverse range of passions. In addition to creating hauntingly beautiful dark pop music, they are a cabaret performer, diversity and inclusion consultant, and youth worker who supports LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness across the UK. Jason also models for commercial campaigns, collaborating with brands to create inclusive and captivating campaigns that represent and celebrate diversity. Jason can offer insightful perspectives on the intersections of art and social justice, and the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces. Through their music, performances, and advocacy work, Jason is committed to empowering others and fostering positive change. Jason Kwan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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

(they/them) Shiva Shiva is a non-binary filmmaker and performance artist, who is dedicated to telling intersectional, gender-expansive stories with a focus on social justice and universal hope. Their work has garnered critical acclaim, including being a semi-finalist on Britain’s Got Talent , and receiving the inaugural Netflix Documentary Talent Fund , as well as TogetherTV 's 'Diverse Film Fund' . Their films, such as 'Peach Paradise' , 'Queer Parivaar' , and 'Always, Asifa' center on the narratives of LGBTQIA+ British Asians in ways that challenge stereotypical, mainstream representation. Aside from their successful filmmaking career, Shiva also freelances as a diversity, equity, and inclusion consultant within the wider creative industries. They have worked with prestigious organizations like BAFTA , BFI , and VIACOM/CBS , to name a few. Shiva is passionate about using their platform to uplift and amplify underrepresented voices in media and storytelling. In addition to their film and consulting work, Shiva is an advocate for several social justice topics. They can speak about anti-racism, LGBTQ+ discrimination, identity, self-empowerment, culture change, community building, and more. Shiva Raichandani Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Manjinder Manjinder is a human rights activist, author, and speaker, who has worked with with prestigious organisations like the United Nations, governments, and NGOs around the world. Having recognised the lack of awareness and support within his own community, Manjinder is passionate about supporting LGBTQ+ South Asians. He creates video blogs in various languages to assist all sorts of people and offers life coaching to empower individuals to make change happen. His book, Bollywood Gay, a self-help guide based on the principles of the Law of Attraction, is an Amazon No. 1 Bestseller. Manjinder Sidhu Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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/they) Christopher Christopher, author of 'Visible Justice: An LGBTQ+ Inclusivity Handbook' , holds a PhD from Anglia Ruskin Universit y, Cambridge, and is an expert in intersectional systemic oppression. He has presented at more than a dozen international conferences and has published articles on topics such as intersectionality, cognitive theories of identity, feminist revisionism, the history of social change, and queer resistance. With a wealth of experience in developing and implementing queer liberation programming, training, and consultations across Greater Manchester, Dr. Owen now serves as the Inclusivity Development Manager at Manchester Pride , where he delivers their intersectional LGBTQ+ workplace inclusion program, the All Equals Charter . Christopher Owen Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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) Paula Paula spent over 15 years working within the HIV sector, setting up an HIV/AIDS support agency called Body & Soul for women, teenagers, children and families in 1994. She worked to raise awareness of those living with or closely affected by HIV/AIDS, collaborating with The Body Shop, Comic Relief, Children in Need and MTV to bring conversation around HIV into the mainstream. Paula is passionate about fighting misogyny and racism within the LGBTQ+ community. Paula Harrowing Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... AI Is Exposing How We Lead. Visibility to Resonance: How to Shape Culturally Competent Communications. How Skill-Based Learning Is Powering AI-Ready Organisations. 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