(he/they) Drew Drew is a Queer SWANA cultural producer who has dedicated his life to showcasing the rich diversity of Queer SWANA work. As the founder of NAFS.SPACE , Drew has created a space for creative Queers from the SWANA regions to explore their artistic and entrepreneurial endeavors, with the support of allies. Drawing from the wisdom of Sufism, Drew's work is centered around the development, refinement, and mastery of the self, the ego, and the soul. With a deep understanding of the intersectionality of identity and the challenges faced by marginalized communities, Drew is a powerful advocate for anti-racism, LGBTQ+ history and discrimination, intersectionality, well-being, self-empowerment, culture change, activism, and trauma. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to these important topics. Drew Demetry 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) Tanvir Tanvir is a Technical SEO Lead at Merkle, leveraging an academic background in Marketing B.Sc . with first-class honours from Aston University. Born to first-generation immigrant parents in Tower Hamlets, he called it home until 2008. Since then, he's found roots in Leicester, where he resides with his family. Beyond his professional endeavours, Tanvir is a passionate self-taught Python enthusiast, with a particular focus on data science applications. He's also on a musical journey, currently mastering the art of playing the piano. A dedicated gym-goer, he views exercise as a crucial aspect of maintaining his mental well-being. In 2021, Tanvir took on the role of caring for his younger brothers alongside his sister, a responsibility they've embraced since their mother's passing from Ovarian Cancer. Tanvir Ali 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) Jacqui Jacqui is a lawyer and a trailblazer in the legal industry. As a Hogan Lovells UK Pride Network Steering Committee member, Jacqui leverages her unique position as the firm’s only out Black lesbian employee to ensure that the firm adopts an intersectional approach when it comes to DEI. Externally, she sits on The Law Society’s LGBTQ+ Solicitors Network Steering Committee, where she works tirelessly to ensure that LGBTQIA lawyers can thrive within the legal industry. In April 2023, Jacqui founded Legally Lesbians. This initiative saw 25 lesbian lawyers write about their careers and the importance of lesbian visibility. Jacqui Rhule-Dagher 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) Josephine Josephine is a BACP Accredited Counsellor. Her career has centred around helping parents cope with change and supporting people in difficult circumstances such as baby loss, involuntary childlessness and domestic abuse. Since two of Josephine's children came out as transgender in 2015, Josephine has been learning first hand what it is like to face an unexpected change in family circumstances. Her podcast, Gloriously Unready, about her experience was shortlisted for the 2023 Independent Podcast Awards and reviewed by The Guardian. Josephine Hughes 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) CK CK is an artist, medical professional, yoga, breath and sound teacher. They write poetry through the heart and perspective of a trans non binary person in their journey of self-discovery. They are passionate about art, poetry, faith and spirituality. CK lives, loves and leads in service to humanity. Whilst practicing they bridge allopathic and holistic medicine and amplify their voice and presence to cultivate intersectionally inclusive spaces and practices for LGBTQIA + and all people. CK 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) Christopher Christopher, a former nurse, made a life-changing decision at the age of 32 to leave his successful career in London and move to Barcelona in 2015. He had no concrete plans except for a deep-seated desire to live an authentic life. Fast forward to the present, Christopher is now the Director of Privacy & Compliance at an international company, where he also spearheads the global Pride Employee Resource Group. It all started as the Barcelona chapter in 2018. Christopher is an openly gay man and advocates for the LGBTQIA+ community by ensuring visibility and relatability, particularly in the workplace. This is something he wishes he had when he was growing up in the 80s and 90s. Christopher McDonnell 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) Chris Chris is the founder of Your D+I. After spending nine years battling inequalities and injustice across a number of sectors, Chris started Your D+I with the mission to make EDI accessible for all, without confusing jargon, complicated processes or gatekeeping information. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge from working with companies across multiple sectors and a wider network of EDI professionals who share best practice. Chris Allan 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 Jude Jude is a Trans, Non-binary Public Speaker, Consultant and Model. They use their platform to share trans joy, speaking very openly about their own journey, with the hope of inspiring the future generations of trans and non-binary youth so they may see themselves represented, empower themselves and celebrate who they are! Their public speaking career started while working for the Amy Winehouse Foundation in the charity's early days. Jude travelled to schools across the country as a part of their resilience programme, telling their life story and speaking about their struggles with substance misuse, peer pressure and how to build up resilience. Jude is now not only paving the way for trans and non-binary representation in the world of fashion and beauty but is also championing trans equality in schools and businesses across the UK and Europe. Jude Guaitamacchi 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) Elliot Elliot is a non-binary transgender man, a sports physical therapist, and a professionally trained circus artist. In 2018, Elliot immigrated to Barcelona from Israel in pursuit of freedom from the Middle East. His activism includes running a donation-based training group called Drama y Biceps exclusively for transgender and non-binary individuals, providing accessible physical therapy services to trans individuals, co-authoring the first academic study on the rehabilitation of masculinizing top surgery, and giving talks about trans issues such as non-binary biology, trans experiences in the workplace, and personal lived experiences. In addition, Elliot is passionate about promoting intersectionality and educating people on the importance of creating safe spaces for marginalized communities. He is also interested in the history of LGBTQ+ rights movements and combating discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community, particularly in healthcare settings. Additionally, Elliot advocates for the importance of physical activity and its benefits for mental health, and discusses the unique challenges faced by trans individuals in accessing appropriate healthcare. Elliot Theodor 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) Ali Ali is an esteemed Inclusion Consultant and Holistic Life Coach who is dedicated to understanding the intricacies of the human experience. As a TEDx speaker (Survivor's Guide to Jealousy) and DIVA Magazine relationship columnist, Ali uses her platform to educate and empower others through her personal experiences as a queer woman, co-parent to a neurodivergent daughter, and 8-years alcohol-free individual. These areas of her life have provided her with a deep understanding of identity, addiction, and self-empowerment. Additionally, Ali is passionate about workplace allyship, anti-racism, and culture change, and has expertise in sexual health and parenting. She believes in building strong communities and prioritizing mental health and well-being, and uses her skills as a coach and mentor to guide others on their personal journeys toward self-compassion and self-discovery. Ali Hendry 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) Ben Ben is an accomplished non-binary writer, author, presenter, content creator, and Diversity and Inclusion consultant, who is also a vocal advocate for the LGBTQIA+ community. They have contributed to numerous publications including The Guardian, Cosmopolitan, Women's Health, Refinery 29, and Diva Magazine . Ben has collaborated with several prestigious brands such as Manolo Blahnik, Condé Nast, Dr. Martens, The NSPCC, Virgin Atlantic , and more to increase awareness and promote education about the LGBTQIA+ community. They're the author of The Book of Non-Binary Joy. Ben is also a TEDx speaker, with their talk focused on ensuring trans and non-binary people can find joy every day. Ben can speak on a range of topics including Workplace Allyship, Intersectionality, LGBTQ+ Discrimination, Identity, Self-empowerment, Community Building, and Activism. Ben Pechey 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) 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... 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) 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... 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) Sara Sara has over 8 years of experience in the Tech Recruitment sector across the EU, managing Talent Selection Teams. After her successful stint in the corporate world, she decided to embark on an entrepreneurship adventure with two talented women. Together, they founded TRech International - a Global Training Incubator for Recruitment, where Sara currently serves as the Learning & Development Partner. With her wealth of experience and expertise, Sara is committed to creating a unique learning experience that helps individuals and organizations thrive in the recruitment industry. Sara Alvarez 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) Trish Trish is consistently motivated by human connection and social impact. They have inadvertently made a career in the world of events as a certified yoga instructor and event producer, with a passion for intimate and engaging personal and professional development experiences. Trish has curated LGBTQ+ wellness retreats, queer community yoga offerings, and worked in the field of social and emotional learning, managing and supporting events to increase learning outcomes, participant engagement, and accessibility. They believe that when we participate in and hold intentional space for ourselves, we naturally create and sustain systems for our own holistic wellness that leads to increased capacity for understanding and uplifting the people around us. Trish Boston 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/they) Jossy Jaycoff Jossy is a Visual Artist and LGBTQ+ Rights Activist with a special focus on Non-Binary Trans Identities. She is also a Communicator, Model, Writer, Actress and International Host promoting Queer culture from platforms such as Boiler Room, British Fashion Council, Resident Advisor, Primavera Sound and Soho House. She has worked with the Ministry of Equality of the Spanish Government to help development “La Ley Trans Estatal” (the Trans Law), one of only a few activists involved in this historic legislative change. Jossy is committed to taking spaces that are not created for gender variant people, along with the promotion and development of new legislatures. Jossy Jaycoff Angulo 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/she) Kali Kali is an activist, sex worker, performer and educator born in Tkaronto, unceded Indigenous territory in the settler-colonial state of Canada. They are dedicated to dismantling structures of white supremacy within feminism, and directly challenges gatekeeping of feminist spaces. The main focus of her work is exploring and presenting dissident sexuality, directly confronting white-ableist-cis-heteronormativity by using porn and various forms of sex work as a medium. Kali Sudhra 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) Brian Brian knows that inclusive leadership requires leaders to recognize the full humanity of themselves and their team. As the founder and CEO of Hummingbird Humanity , a consulting firm and speakers community that aims to amplify the voices of the unheard, Brian, an openly gay man and a person with a disability, shares his lived experiences in service of fostering workplaces where humans thrive. As an author, consultant, facilitator, and speaker with over 25 years of experience across industries, Brian is a sought-after leader in cultivating human centered workplace cultures and navigating organizational change through the lenses of DEI and employee experience. Brian is committed to changing how people lead and work within organizations to meet the changing landscape of our society. Brian McComak 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) Saski Saski is an LGBTQ+ Inclusion Consultant, Coach and Mentor. A keen activist for positive promotion and equal rights for the LGBTQIA+ community and all, Saski has appeared on several TV and Radio shows and panels, promoting inclusion. Working with both adults and young people in schools and the workplace, she has also worked closely with a variety of charities and organisations, as an LGBTQ+ Inclusion Trainer and Host. Saski 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) Piotr Piotr is the founder of MiFit Mindful Fitness and takes his transformative Body/Mind/Energy programs worldwide. A dynamic public speaker, he guides men to embrace emotions, vulnerability, and authenticity. As a health and wellbeing advocate, Piotr shares his cancer and chemotherapy journey, compelling us to prioritize physical and mental health now. Piotr Ciepiel 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