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(She/They/Jen) Jen Jen, a genderfluid and pansexual individual from Germany, was born into a working-class family and managed to complete a master’s degree from university. Despite being straight-passing and white, they have faced mental health issues such as depression. Jen is a DEI speaker focusing on LGBTQIA+ topics and tackling intersectional correlations. They speak from both places, being part of a marginalized group as well as knowing and using their privileges as an ally. In addition, Jen is an expert in inclusive leadership and co-chairs the LGBTQIA+ inclusion employee resource group of an international company with about 50,000 employees. Their passion and main objectives are bringing people together, creating a better world for marginalized communities, and building allyship. Jen's expertise extends to language and terminology surrounding marginalized communities and their identities. They are also a strong advocate for addiction recovery and self-empowerment. Through community building and culture change, Jen hopes to create a more inclusive and accepting workplace for all individuals. Additionally, Jen has been honored as a Prout Performer by the Prout at Work Foundation in 2022, highlighting their dedication and impact in the field of DEI. Jennifer Polzin Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Doug Doug is an accomplished activist, speaker, and researcher on LGBTQI+ and human rights issues, hails from Caracas, Venezuela. As a human geographer, Doug offers critical analysis of sociopolitical phenomena through an intersectional feminist and decolonial lens. They have collaborated with multilateral and international organizations such as IGLYO , ILGA World , and the Equal Rights Coalition , in addition to local and community groups across Europe, North and South America. Doug's unwavering commitment to undoing harmful and unjust systems of power that marginalize, disenfranchise, and dehumanize individuals and communities across the world is evident through their work and actions. They are a passionate advocate for reimagining futures of hope and mutual care, with a focus on topics such as LGBTQ+ history, anti-racism, intersectionality, and culture change. Doug Graffeo Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Chloe Chloe is a youth worker and community organiser based in Manchester with over a decade of experience working in communities across the city. Chloe is the Strategic Lead for Rainbow Noir , a social, peer support and community action group for LGBTQI people of colour and Co-Director at Colours Youth Network ; a national organisation supporting QTIPOC youth and youth workers. Chloe is passionate about creating spaces for QTIPOC to find connections, inner love and joy, she is also a big lover of plants, trainers, livingroom dancing and eating cake. Chloe Cousins Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Jonny Jonny is a highly acclaimed mental health campaigner, author, filmmaker, and public speaker. He speaks publicly about his personal experience with mental illness and has written numerous articles, as well as given interviews on TV, radio, and in print globally, to help educate and break the stigma surrounding mental health. Jonny has also produced and presented documentaries on BBC Three and Channel 4 , further highlighting the importance of mental health awareness. With three published books under his belt, including his most recent paperback, The Book of Hope , Jonny continues to use his platform to empower individuals to take control of their mental health and well-being. He is also passionate about building communities of support and creating safe spaces for people to share their experiences. In addition to his advocacy work, Jonny founded the youth mental health charity, Beyond , in 2018. Beyond holds a yearly well-being festival for schools, as well as provides grants to support mental health services for young people across the UK. Jonny's dedication to mental health, well-being, and self-empowerment make him a highly sought-after speaker on these topics. Jonny Benjamin Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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

Restorative Justice An approach to justice that seeks to repair harm by providing an opportunity for those harmed and those who take responsibility for the harm to communicate about and address their needs in the aftermath of a crime. < Back to Glossary

WCS | Courses are a collection of self-navigated online training programmes designed to encourage learning and knowledge building around issues relating to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), Allyship and Leadership. We combine informational knowledge sharing, research, resources and real-life experiences. Who am I? Home page | Courses EMPOWERING COMMUNITIES THROUGH ONLINE LEARNING. WCS | Courses E-learning through an intersectional lens. WCS | Courses are a collection of self-navigated online training programmes designed to encourage learning and knowledge building around issues relating to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion (DEI), Allyship and Leadership. We combine informational knowledge sharing, research, resources and real-life experiences. Enquire now Michael Stephens , Founder of We Create Space , introduces WCS | Courses . Allyship Programmes Our Courses... FREE LGBTQIA+ Inclusion . A free e-learning course for those wanting to deepen their understanding of LGBTQ+ identities with the goal of creating more inclusive workplaces, communities and societies. This course will benefit those who already have some knowledge or understanding of LGBTQ+ identities, but who wish to further their allyship journey. Module 1: DEI Core Concepts. Module 2: LGBTQIA+ Identities. Module 3: Intersectional Experiences. Module 4: Queer Allyship. Find out more Our Platform. All of our courses are delivered via WCS | Campus , our online community learning platform and social hub. Any other Questions? If you're looking to develop resources for your business or organisation, we offer a variety of bespoke solutions designed to honour and elevate the diverse voices and perspectives of marginalised communities. To book a free consultation, please email hello@wecreatespace.co 💌. Get in touch

(she/her) Marthe Marthe is a queer parent coach who supports new and growing LGBTQIA+ families. Originally from the Netherlands and now living in the UK with her wife and daughter, she brings both lived experience and professional expertise to her work. With a background in oncology nursing, yoga, and life coaching, Marthe creates a safe and affirming space for queer parents navigating identity shifts, relationship challenges, and the complexities of raising a family in a politically divided world. Her approach is honest, compassionate, and always rooted in helping queer parents thrive. Marthe Koster-Thomas Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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

Grassroots A Grassroots movement is one that uses the people in a given district, region or community as the basis for a political or economic movement. Grassroots movements and organisations use collective action from the local level to effect change at the local, regional, national or international level. Often, the biggest changes as far as the fight for equality for the LGBTQIA+ Community comes from Grassroots movement. See: Activist and Equality. < Back to Glossary

(she/her) Raga Raga is an award-winning entrepreneur, author, TedX speaker, and producer based in London. She publicly came out as a lesbian at the age of 50 through her debut book, 'Untold Lies' , which made headlines in India. Since then, she has been a vocal supporter of the LGBTQ+ community and created positive LGBTQ+ content. With over 30 years of experience in media, events, and entertainment industries in various countries, including India, the Middle East, Southeast Asia, New Zealand, and the UK, Raga has received numerous prestigious awards. She currently holds several Trustee and Board roles in the UK and India, including as the Chair of Trustee of the London LGBTQ Community Centre and on the Steering Committee & Management Team of the Gay India Network (GIN) London UK. Raga's personal coming out journey has been featured internationally across various media channels, including BBC India in 2022 in several Indian regional languages. In 2022, she was shortlisted as the 'Woman of the Year' by the Asian Achievers Awards and received the Woman of Courage award at the UK Houses of Parliament. Raga spends her time with her partner of 16 years and their cat, Biscuit, at Tonic Housing , the UK's first LGBT+ affirmative housing. Raga is available to speak on topics such as LGBTQ+ history, discrimination, workplace allyship, and activism. Raga D’Silva Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Don Don is currently the Global DEI Manager at Henkel, a multinational company. In his role, Don is dedicated to fostering equitable workplaces for all, regardless of gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disabilities, and other identities. Originally from Kerala, India, where he was born into a Catholic family, Don lived in Singapore for nearly 11 years before moving to Amsterdam, where he has resided for the past 7 years. Alongside his DEI work, Don is also a certified yoga teacher and is passionate about spirituality and an animal lover. Don is an advocate for LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace, intersectionality, addressing microaggressions, and promoting inclusive, empathetic leadership through vulnerability. Don Dominic Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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

QTIPOC QTIPOC stands for Queer, Trans, or Intersex, Person of Colour. < Back to Glossary

Who am I? Home page Bespoke Resources & Content. EDUCATE & SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITIES Engaging content that uplifts, inspires and educates. We create bespoke digital content, media, research and resources to further educate and inspire on the topics of inclusion, wellbeing and leadership. It can be shared across both brand’s social channels to amplify the reach. Enquire now Our bespoke content... ✓ Inspires Inclusive Leaders in your Business ✓ Educates and Equips Allies ✓ Encourages Diverse Thinking ✓ Demonstrates Your Organisation's Commitment to DEI ✓ Gives Back to the LGBTQ+ Community ✓ Attracts Diverse New Talent to your Business Case Studies JTI VIDEO SERIES An educational video series exploring the complexities transgender and non-binary people face while navigating workplace environments, dissecting how transphobia manifests in professional environments and ways to best affirm transgender and non-binary colleagues. Garnier SAFE GUARDING TOOLKIT A safe-guarding guide, delivered as part of our consultancy on Garnier's 2023 Pride campaign, covering best practices for managing public reactions and negative feedback while prioritising the safety and comfort of queer talent. The guide is accompanied by an article on Garnier's website aimed towards consumers, explaining the role of allies in supporting the advancement of marginalised communities with practical tips for how to best practise allyship. Lululemon INSIGHT REPORT A report detailing the findings of the WCS x lululemon research project investigating inequalities in the wellness industry, through interviews and focus groups with Black women across the UK by our research team. Our findings informed the development of lululemon 's new action plan to combat inequality. JTI GLOSSARY Designed as a central resource to support queer allyship and DEI learning journeys, the Queer Allyship Lexicon is an evolving glossary of over 400 words to encourage increased understanding of topics surrounding identity, community, activism, mental health and DEI. Sponsored by JTI, the lexicon is a key learning resource for their PRIDE ERG. Hubspot RESOURCE GUIDE A multi-lingual resource guide to pronouns and gender neutral speech, produced in several languages for distribution across Hubspot's global offices, with cultural awareness and competency for each region reflected in their respective translations. My Journey as a Trans Man. Jack López and Tate Smith discuss transitioning, mental health and societal expectations of what it means to be a man. Watch now Intersectional Networks. Our team explores how to facilitate intersectional conv ersations and strengthen collaboration amongst resource networks. Watch now Thrive with Pride. Six LGBTQ+ leaders share stories from their mental health journeys and explore practical self-care tools. Watch now Any other Questions? If you're looking to develop resources for your business or organisation, we offer a variety of bespoke solutions designed to honour and elevate the diverse voices and perspectives of marginalised communities. To book a free consultation, please email hello@wecreatespace.co 💌. Get in touch

(all pronouns) Ora Ora is a community strategist at Omek, and a founding member of Periferia Cimarronas, an Afrocentric creative space and theater in Barcelona. She is a certified meditation teacher and coach, a seasoned D&I consultant with over a decade of experience in the film industry, and has extensive experience as a mentor and facilitator. Ora supports creatives, leaders, and changemakers in crafting bolder and bigger visions for the future and walk the steps to reach them. Her mission is to restore agency to those who've lost it and to foster and nurture communities where we learn, support each other, and collectively craft a shared vision of a thriving world that embraces us all. Ora Özer Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Esteban Esteban is a certified alternative therapist and yogi who has spent over a decade specializing in different techniques, including sound therapy, guided meditations and aromatherapy. His sessions focus on emotional self-awareness, relaxation, connection with your past and managing stress. He's passionate about helping people overcome emotional blockers and guide them to balance their energy. He developed his interest in alternative therapies after traditional medicine failed to provide a solution to a sports injury. Esteban Zamora Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Yasmin Yasmin, a British model, asexual activist, writer, and speaker, is a leading voice for the asexual community. After coming out publicly in 2017, she quickly gained recognition as the "unlikely face of asexuality" by Cosmopolitan Magazine . Yasmin founded the #ThisIsWhatAsexualLooksLike movement to increase diverse asexual visibility and representation and co-founded International Asexuality Day on April 6. Her unconventional approach to activism has been covered by various British and international media outlets, including Vogue, MTV, Sky News, Paper Magazine, Attitude Magazine, and the BBC . In 2022, she collaborated with Stonewall to launch the Stonewall x Yasmin Benoit Ace Project , the UK's first asexual rights initiative. Yasmin's tireless work as an asexual activist earned her the 'Campaigner of the Year' award at the Rainbow Honours Awards . She is available to speak on topics such as asexuality, diversity and representation in media, and LGBTQ+ activism. Yasmin Benoit Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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) Hunter Hunter is an openly queer trans man who is dedicated to educating others about life as a trans man, being pansexual, and the intersectionality of these identities alongside mental health and neurodiversity. Hunter is an experienced speaker and advocate for better mental health awareness and offering tools for allies in the workplace and at home. Hunter’s aim is to create a more welcoming environment wherever he goes and to shed light on the misconceptions of being trans in today’s society. Hunter McCance Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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

Polysexual A person who is attracted to more than one gender. < Back to Glossary

Homosexual An outdated term to describe a sexual orientation in which a person feels physically and emotionally attracted to people of the same sex or gender. < Back to Glossary

Micro-Aggression The verbal, nonverbal and environmental slights, snubs, insults or actions, whether intentional or unintentional, which communicate hostile, derogatory or negative messages to target persons based solely upon discriminatory belief systems. < Back to Glossary

(he/him) Shawn Shawn is the Founder and Executive Director of Dem Bois Inc ., an organization that advocates for access to gender-affirming care and surgeries for trans men of color, irrespective of their economic status. Shawn is dedicated to addressing intersectionality in relation to gender identity and promoting access to non-biased healthcare. As someone who has experienced the importance of transition-related care firsthand, Shawn is committed to advocating for others who are seeking similar care. He identifies as trans masculine. Shawn Aaron Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... DEI Trends in 2025: Practitioner Wellbeing and Career Sustainability. UNLOCK | Queer Leadership 101 with Pius Kennedy Harnessing Queer Joy as an Act of Resistance. 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