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WorkPride

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Inclusive Futures

Building workplaces that enable every talent to thrive

WorkPride 2026 is a free, award-winning five-day global event series for professionals, graduates, inclusive employers, and anyone committed to workplace equality. Each year, thousands of virtual attendees come together to connect, share best practices, and explore practical strategies for building truly inclusive workplaces — all identities and experiences are respected, represented, and empowered.

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Speakers

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Meet our Hosts

Belton Flournoy
Belton Flournoy
He/Him
Managing Director
Protiviti
London, United Kingdom, GB 
Bio
In addition to being a Managing Director in Protiviti’s Technology & Digital consulting practice, Belton is founder of Protiviti UK's LGBT+ group, which won best LGBT+ network in 2019 by the Inclusive Tech Alliance. Belton was shortlisted as a top 10 inspirational business leader in 2020 by the British LGBT+ awards, was recently listed as #18 on Yahoo Finance’s Top 100 Future Leaders, #15 on Yahoo Finance’s Top 100 Ethnic Minority Leaders and was featured on the top UK Black Role models, presented by Google. Belton was co-founder of Pride in the City with Pride in London where he ran a Mayor backed initiative dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusivity across London businesses.  In January 2021, Belton joined The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at the London School of Economics as an Advisory Board Member supporting their three-year innovative partnership programme bringing together research and practice to build more inclusive work environments. He has over a decade of experience supporting clients with deploying strategic solutions across some of the world’s leading financial services institutions, while maintaining a strong passion for ensuring diversity and inclusivity remain high on organisations business agenda.  He is extremely passionate about intersectionality, where he believes it is each person’s role to support other groups who are in the minority – “after all, we don’t want to preach to the converted, we want to educate and inspire people to be more aware and inclusive.” Belton also acts as an adviser to the UK Multicultural network, proCulture. He has experience delivering Cyber Security, Customer Experience, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Spreadsheet Risk and Compliance/Regulatory Risk programs across Europe. He has managed global teams across large organisations, as well as supporting small and medium-sized organisations to implement fit-for-purpose solutions. Protiviti is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration through consulting solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk and internal audit. Please do not contact me if you require financial support.
Marta Fernández Herraiz
Marta Fernández Herr...
None
CEO
Madrid 
Bio
Jim Donnell
Jim Donnell
He/Him
Business Analyst (M&A IT)
Cambridge 
Bio
Lead Business Analyst at AstraZeneca in the M&A IT team, previously I spent over 20 years in the Financial Markets locally and at a Global level in operations and project work. I'm a proud straight super ally and work closely with our employee resource group AZPride. Away from work most of my energy is focused to my family but I still have time for my passion for rugby, photography, and Live Action Roleplay (LARP).
Marie-Helene Tyack
Marie-Helene Tyack
She/Her
Global Diversity & Inclusion Mana...
Paris 
Bio
Aasha Tikoo
Aasha Tikoo
She/Her
Director of Strategic Partnership...
London 
Bio
Camila Matos 🏳️‍🌈 (ella/she)
Camila Matos 🏳️‍🌈 (e...
She/Her
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion S...
Barcelona / Santiago, Chile 
Bio
Profesional Especialista en Diversidad, Equidad e Inclusión (DEI); Equilibrio de Género, Comunidad LGBTI+, Personas con Discapacidad, Inter-culturalidad, Inter-generaciones. Con experiencia en diseño, implementación, desarrollo, gestión, monitoreo y medición de resultados e impacto en proyectos estratégicos DEI, en distintas organizaciones y corporaciones de alto reconocimiento con alcance nacional y multinacional, en industrias como: tecnología, minería, retail, servicios, banca, entre otras y de sectores públicos y privados; he liderado con un sentido de co- construcción y participación activa de los diferentes stakeholders y agentes de cambio, equipos y personas; impactando en los todos los niveles y roles; desde operaciones, hasta comités ejecutivos, directivos y gerenciales, estableciendo, fortaleciendo e implantando la transformación cultural inclusiva como parte del ADN organizacional; resultando en un espacio que valore la diversidad, promueva la equidad y otorgue igualdad de condiciones para que todas las personas puedan desplegar su máximo potencial personal y profesional, en el desarrollo de sus carreras y como consecuencia, beneficie los resultados del negocio. Eng: Diversity, Equity & Inclusion specialist; gender balance, LGBTI+ community, people with disabilities, interculturality and intergenerational topics. I have over 3 years of experience in design, implementation, development, management, supervision and result measurement of strategic DEI projects across highly regarded, recognized national and international growing companies within several fields; technology, mining, retail, banking and services industries, among others both in the public and private sectors. Skilled in leadership, conflict resolution, cooperative teamwork, affective communication and creativity. Achieved conscious and active participation of stakeholders and agents of change, impacting all organizational levels and roles; from operations to the board of directors, establishing, implementing and strengthening the inclusive cultural transformation.
Lauren Schweppe
Lauren Schweppe
She/Her
Senior Customer Success Manager
Burlington 
Bio
Thea Bardot
Thea Bardot
None
 
Bio
Sarah Willcocks
Sarah Willcocks
She/Her
London, UK 
Bio

Meet our Speakers

Cristina Gaviria Beltrán
Cristina Gaviria Bel...
She/Her
Creative Lead
Spain 
Bio
Cristina Gaviria Beltrán is myGwork’s creative lead artist. In her role, she oversees the visual aspects of the company. She is also dedicated to questioning non-binary visions of sexuality and intimacy in a society which often still seeks to undermine them. She celebrates the liberty of her self-exploration and experimentation and being able to work at a place like myGwork, which acts upon this in all it offers in the corporate world. Her job involves not only a practical approach to visual language, but it is also modelling the behaviour she hopes to see and taking practical steps to act upon concerns and lead transformation.
Belton Flournoy
Belton Flournoy
He/Him
Managing Director
Protiviti
London, United Kingdom, GB 
Bio
In addition to being a Managing Director in Protiviti’s Technology & Digital consulting practice, Belton is founder of Protiviti UK's LGBT+ group, which won best LGBT+ network in 2019 by the Inclusive Tech Alliance. Belton was shortlisted as a top 10 inspirational business leader in 2020 by the British LGBT+ awards, was recently listed as #18 on Yahoo Finance’s Top 100 Future Leaders, #15 on Yahoo Finance’s Top 100 Ethnic Minority Leaders and was featured on the top UK Black Role models, presented by Google. Belton was co-founder of Pride in the City with Pride in London where he ran a Mayor backed initiative dedicated to increasing diversity and inclusivity across London businesses.  In January 2021, Belton joined The Inclusion Initiative (TII) at the London School of Economics as an Advisory Board Member supporting their three-year innovative partnership programme bringing together research and practice to build more inclusive work environments. He has over a decade of experience supporting clients with deploying strategic solutions across some of the world’s leading financial services institutions, while maintaining a strong passion for ensuring diversity and inclusivity remain high on organisations business agenda.  He is extremely passionate about intersectionality, where he believes it is each person’s role to support other groups who are in the minority – “after all, we don’t want to preach to the converted, we want to educate and inspire people to be more aware and inclusive.” Belton also acts as an adviser to the UK Multicultural network, proCulture. He has experience delivering Cyber Security, Customer Experience, Identity & Access Management (IAM), Spreadsheet Risk and Compliance/Regulatory Risk programs across Europe. He has managed global teams across large organisations, as well as supporting small and medium-sized organisations to implement fit-for-purpose solutions. Protiviti is a global consulting firm that delivers deep expertise, objective insights, a tailored approach and unparalleled collaboration through consulting solutions in finance, technology, operations, data, analytics, governance, risk and internal audit. Please do not contact me if you require financial support.
Michelle (Michi) Raymond
Michelle (Michi) Ray...
She/Her
Business Development Director
Madrid 
Bio
Michelle Raymond is the Business Development Director at myGwork, a global networking hub and job board for LGBTQ+ professionals and graduates. In addition to being a public speaker and D&I consultant, Michelle is also an accomplished musician who performs under the artist name ‘Michi.’ She has graced the stage with some of the biggest names in music today including Miley Cyrus, Meghan Trainor, DJ Marshmello, Rita Ora, and Carly Rae Jepsen.
George Wright (he/him)
George Wright (he/hi...
He/Him
Senior Communications Officer
Houses of Parliament
London 
Bio
I am the Senior Communications Officer for an MP in the House of Commons, with a history working at myGwork as the Head of Community Engagement. My undergraduate was in Law at the Royal Holloway College, University of London, and I'm always keen to answer questions :)
Char Bailey
Char Bailey
She/Her
NLP coach
Char Bailey Coaching
London 
Bio
Martyn Thomas
Martyn Thomas
He/Him
Talent & ED&I Consultant
Martyn Scott-Thomas
London 
Bio
I founded my own HR Talent Consultancy. I provide Talent expertise and solutions and specialist ED&I education and support. A Global Senior People Leader with 15 years of HR experience in large Global organisations such as Starbucks and Booking.com. I have particular expertise in Talent Acquisition, Career Development, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Talent Management, Wellbeing and People Leadership. I am also an Accredited Coach and Counsellor . You can request a free consultation to find out more. Email contact [email protected] Follow @mstthejourney on instagram I am proud to partner and work with the team at myGwork, where I design and facilitate specialised training and workshops and can be found as a Host/Panellist at certain events.
Jamie Brown
Jamie Brown
He/Him
Software Engineer
London 
Bio
Giuseppe Giulio
Giuseppe Giulio
He/Him
Account Executive
JN Global Project
Madrid 
Bio
People call me a marketing unicorn. Helping companies to work on LGBTQ+ community, and reach this target on the Internet using ads, brand content, digital pr, and special projects. Strong business development professional graduated from 24 Ore Business School. I can speak in Italian, English, and basic Spanish & German. Skilled in Digital Strategy, Creative Briefs, Brand Implementation, and Web Content. I'm currently working as Executive for Gay.it, the main LGBTQ+ media in Europe and for JN Global Project, the main LGBTQ+ agency in Spain. I regularly speak at digital, and LGBTQ+ marketing conferences, including Gnetwork 360, Lincoln Center, and Hospitality Day. Since 2018 I have been a member of IGLTA.
Emily Abbam ACIPD (she/her)
Emily Abbam ACIPD (s...
She/Her
Head of Diversity, Equity and Inc...
London 
Bio
Hi everyone! My name is Emily and my role is Head of DEI working for Rapport Guest Services. I believe in the importance of putting diversity, inclusion and equity at the heart of what we do and providing opportunities to educate, share diverse views and opinions and give back to the community. I also enjoy getting creative looking at ways to engage our teams with different events and initiatives. I understand the importance of investing in personal progression and have recently self-funded and completed my CIPD Level 5 Diploma in Learning and Development with Acacia Learning.
Natasha Whitehurst
Natasha Whitehurst
She/Her
Head of Diversity, Inclusion & Be...
Rolls-Royce
London 
Bio
Hi there, I’m Natasha and I’m the Head of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Rolls-Royce. I have extensive experience within multiple industries, where I have gained operational and generalist HR experience, over the last 5 years I have specialised in Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging. I’m an experienced speaker, facilitator and training professional, and use my own lived experience to help business leaders develop their own inclusion confidence. I co-founded and co-host ‘D&I Spy: Inclusion Uncovered’ a weekly podcast, taking inclusion back to basics, tackling often unspoken topics with a number of high-profile guests from the entertainment, sport and business worlds. I am experienced working with people and talent teams to establish more inclusive recruitment practices, and attracting diverse talent, which earned her a coveted spot on the Global Diversity List 2020.  I live in London, but a proud northerner. I have endometriosis from which I found a passion for running. I love reading and learning, often travelling to feed my curiosity.
Jade Thomas
Jade Thomas
She/Her
Employee Experience Partner
Haarlem 
Bio
Jeff Barth (He, Him, His)
Jeff Barth (He, Him,...
He/Him
Director, Diversity & Inclusion
New York City 
Bio
Elys LC
Elys LC
She/Her
Life Coach, NLP MP, Reiki Master,...
Faro 
Bio
Elys has been helping people find their centre and live in alignment for over 15 years. She combines science-based behavioural transformative practices with the ancient arts of energy work and intuitive card reading to provide her clients with a dynamic experience sure to impact their life. Since 2018, Elys has also been a dedicated Real Estate Broker in the "Golden Triangle" of the Algarve, Portugal, working with national and international companies to help clients find their ideal home.
Karn Gupta (he/him)🏳️‍🌈
Karn Gupta (he/him)🏳...
He/Him
Executive Producer & Pride leader...
Mumbai 
Bio
The young, Emmy® nominated film maker believes in the power of storytelling for bringing characters of all shades together in the most gripping narratives. Karn is a storyteller at heart; a perfect blend of creative, technical and managerial skills. He has experience in directing, producing and marketing content for various platforms including theatrical, TV, digital & OTT. He has also worked on international projects for two UK-based productions and a Hollywood release. Karn was born in Jaipur, Rajasthan and is now settled in Mumbai, India with his dog KOKO!
Pepi Sappal
Pepi Sappal
She/Her
Head of PR & Communications
Brompton
London 
Bio
Hi, I cover content, PR and communications at myGwork. Our goal at myGwork is to empower the LGBTQ+ community by offering our individual users a safe space where they can network, connect with inclusive employers, find jobs, professional events, and news. I'm passionate about diversity, inclusion and equality matters, which is why I'm an LGBTQ+ ally and why I also run the equality-focused platform fairplaytalks.com. If you have an interesting story you think will resonate with myGwork members and the wider LGBTQ+ community, please feel free to reach out and connect.
LaRissa ONeal
LaRissa ONeal
She/Her
Director of Talent and Organizati...
Keller 
Bio
As the Director of Talent and Organizational Development for RS Group Americas, I passionately believe in identifying and creating diverse and inclusive learning opportunities that meet people where they are to enable them to grow and develop on their personal and professional journeys. I am an advocate for the true, authentic representation of self and strive to create an environment where people are inspired and encouraged to share their whole selves with us.
Tashan Nicholas
Tashan Nicholas
None
Life & Leadership Coach/ DEI Advo...
RELYTE
London 
Bio
Tashan is a Speaker, coach and workshop facilitator who specializes in empowering underserved leaders to bring their authentic selves to the forefront. Tashan is an ICF Member and Certified coach with a diploma in Life and Performance Coaching from The Coaching Academy. With a decade of experience in the Data, Statistics and analytics world of advertising and media industry, most recently a leadership role as an Analytics Director, Tashan brings a data-driven approach to their work. Tashan is also passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is actively involved in advocacy groups such as Outvertising & NoTurningBack2020. Tashan also serves as a trustee for 'You Make it', a charity that helps young unemployed and underemployed women from Black and Asian backgrounds. Tashan draws from their unique perspective as a Black and Queer individual and is dedicated to empowering diverse communities through their work.
Dr Gus Bussmann
Dr Gus Bussmann
He/Him
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion E...
London 
Bio
15+ years of experience with an intersectional background: retail, luxury, legal, corporate and professional bodies. People-first leader with strategic skills to deliver global strategies with a localised approach. In-depth knowledge of emerging issues and trends in DE&I to serve as a strategic partner and collaborator to key stakeholders, anticipating future needs and embedding inclusive practices as a red thread across the business.
Nikki Phinyapincha
Nikki Phinyapincha
She/Her
Founder
TransTalents Consulting Group
Bangkok 
Bio
Nikki Phinyapincha (she/her) is the founder of TransTalents Consulting Group, Thailand's first LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace consulting firm, aiming to help transform the future of inclusive businesses by empowering LGBTQI+ employees through an ESG and sustainability framework. She helps multisectoral businesses to reframe their diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) policy and practices to thrive profitably and purposefully. She believes in the power of communication to connect and collaborate people for "all" people. As a former PR director for 8 years specializing in branding and communication, she becomes a DE&I speaker, advocating for transgender professional leadership on both the national and international stage, challenging the status quo of traditional social stigma and the business community. She is also the chair of the PRCA APAC Pride Network, the country director of the ASEAN Youth Advocate Network, Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative Professional Fellows Program (YSEALI PFP) 2022 awarded by US government and recently the Future List 100 by Koktail magazine. She also plays basketball and competes in the Spartan Race, fills her brain with people and power management books/podcasts, and has a network obsessed with growth.
Dominik Remplik
Dominik Remplik
He/Him
Sr. Operations Manager, Creative ...
Munich 
Bio
Aasha Tikoo
Aasha Tikoo
She/Her
Director of Strategic Partnership...
London 
Bio
Bekki Roberts
Bekki Roberts
She/Her
European Director - Talent and ED...
Kellanova
Manchester 
Bio
Jennifer Joy Pawlitschek
Jennifer Joy Pawlits...
She/Her
Executive Coach and Trainer
Jennifer Pawlitschek Coaching and Training
New York City 
Bio
I’m a neuroscience-based Executive and Career Coach for technical professionals. I have a passion for empowering women and diverse professionals to rise in their careers to become impactful leaders and innovators. I bring over a decade of experience in assessing and training high potential professionals in leadership and communications. I prioritize DEI in my work and am an always-learning ally. I’m also a theatre artist, and my work as a coach is informed by the high-performance communication and innovation principles arising out of improv. https://jpcoachingandtraining.com/
Angela Qithi
Angela Qithi
She/Her
EMEA Inclusive Talent Advisory & ...
Johannesburg 
Bio
I am a Global Strategic Partnerships Leader and Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) Leader at a Fortune 500 company. In addition, a Masters class part time University Lecturer at a top 5 University in Africa. I have over 15 years of experience leading Human Resources, Culture transformation, Talent Management, Employer Branding and Diversity, Equity & Inclusion teams in alignment to organisational strategies. This is evident in the impact I made at the notable, successful and listed organisations I have worked at. I was awarded the best overall achiever for my Master of Commerce: Human Resources and Labour Relations qualification by the South Africa Board of People Practices at the University of Pretoria. I am on the Dean’s prestigious list awarded at the Economic Management Sciences Faculty at UP. I am also qualified in Commercial Business Management and enabling the people side of mergers & acquisitions. I have over the years successfully established and led new functions, business branches, employee resource groups, affinity groups locally and globally. My professional experience and qualifications have moulded me to be the bridge between business and people strategies whilst leveraging technology to enable an inclusive and equitable culture. My love for technology and ability to make it a business enabler whilst leading and developing others is the reason I am also a HR Data Metrics and Analytics Lecturer for Masters Commercial students at one of the top universities in South Africa. Generally, I am good at knowledge sharing. My overall life purpose is to take Black girls to school all over the world. This was inspired by me being a recipient of many bursaries and scholarships growing up. I aim to pay that forward by partnering with corporates as part of their sustainability goals. Personally, I love life. I am a natural networker, socialist and collaborator which makes me able to engage at all business levels, across different continents and industries.
Joey Lewin
Joey Lewin
None
Trainee Solicitor
London 
Bio
Former teacher of Law, Social Science, and Citizenship now working as a Trainee Solicitor in the defendant personal injury space.
David Piñeiro
David Piñeiro
He/Him
Finance Process Expert Manager
Madrid 
Bio
Sophie Gillibrand
Sophie Gillibrand
None
Research Scientist
Cambridge 
Bio
Sophie is a research scientist working in early stage drug discovery at AstraZeneca. As a member of the global High Throughput Screening team they use a range of biochemical, cell-based, and biophysical techniques to find chemical hits for targets across a range of therapeutic areas, with a specialism in Oncology. Outside of the laboratory, Sophie is an enthusiastic driver of sustainability and D&I initiatives, championing intersectionality and collaboration between communities.
Tom Wellings
Tom Wellings
He/Him
UX Designer
Milton Keynes 
Bio
Working in user experience, design and analysis to create unique and compelling products to enhance processes and empower users.
Luca Simonazzi
Luca Simonazzi
He/Him
Vice President FP&A International
london 
Bio
Luca is a finance professional with 20 years of international experience across different roles and industries. He started his career in investment banking at Citi in London, where he covered Italian clients across different products such as M&A and equity/debt capital markets between 2003 and 2009. After his MBA at London Business School, he joined adidas where he spent 11 years with 5 roles in 4 different countries – namely he was CFO for Argentina, then CFO for Brasil, then Finance VP for Latin America, based in Panamá, leading a €1.7bn business across 7 regional offices. His last role at adidas was VP Brand Finance at the Global HQ in Germany, supporting the entire marketing organization globally across finance and strategic decisions. After leaving adidas in April 2022, he joined lululemon in August 2022 and he currently leads the International FP&A team, from Shanghai to Hong Kong and London. In his role Luca supports the international leadership team in the fast paced growth of the brand across international markets, outside of North America. Luca is married to Richard, has two dogs, loves travelling, cooking, gourmet restaurants and wines and is a passionate runner.
Radam Ridwan (They/Them)
Radam Ridwan (They/T...
They/Them
Head of Content & Corporate Comms
London 
Bio
Radam is a highly-skilled, award-winning, internationally-acclaimed individual looking to take over the world with infectious determination, kindness, and the desire to learn (a couple) new things a day. Currently the Head of Content & Corporate Communications at myGwork - they utilise their advanced communications skills, marketing prowess, and creative pulse to lead a vibrant team in the development of compelling, DE&I-focused content tailored to a target audience.
Simon Price
Simon Price
He/Him
Editor
London 
Bio
Simon works in the editorial department of S&P Global, managing the European arm of the biofuels Commodity Insights pricing team. He acts as relationship management for the UK Pride People Resource Group, maintaining links with external organisations.
Mac Boatswain
Mac Boatswain
He/Him
Chartered Building Surveyor
Bristol 
Bio
Mac is a Chartered Building Surveyor and Construction Project Manager working in commercial real estate. Mac has a broad range of project and professional experience in the commercial sector, including office, industrial, retail and higher education. He also co-chairs Building Pride, which is JLL's LGBT+ Employee Resource Group, where he aims to foster inclusion through sharing stories and being an active LGBT+ role model.
Matthew Eccleston
Matthew Eccleston
He/Him
Cyber Security Software Engineer
Liverpool 
Bio
Rhodri Evans
Rhodri Evans
He/Him
D&I Lead
London 
Bio
Eboné F. Bell
Eboné F. Bell
She/Her
DEI Keynote Speaker and Facilitat...
Eboné F. Bell
Washington 
Bio
Eboné F. Bell (she/her/hers) is a visionary business owner, speaker, and trailblazer, illuminating the realms of entrepreneurship, DEI, leadership, and activism. Widely recognized as the founder and former editor of Tagg Magazine, an award-winning print publication and media company dedicated to serving LGBTQ women across the nation. For her outstanding contributions, Forbes Magazine featured her as an "Inspiring Black Entrepreneur Changing Our World," reflecting her commitment to creating meaningful change. Eboné's mission is clear: to make a lasting impact on the world. Among her notable achievements is the initiation of a student group for LGBTQ people of color during her time at the University of Maryland College Park. She further solidified her legacy by establishing the Tagg Scholarship Fund— a crucial resource for young, queer, women of color pursuing higher education. Eboné extends her influence as a dynamic DEI and Leadership Keynote Speaker. Over the years, she has delivered impactful presentations at esteemed institutions such as Microsoft, Printful, Deloitte, VistaPrint, Edward Jones, Kent State University, Penn State, The STEAD School, and Rochester Institute of Technology, showcasing her versatility and expertise. Beyond lecture halls and corporations, Eboné is actively engaged in middle schools and high schools nationwide, focusing on anti-bullying initiatives and workshops. As a keynote speaker and facilitator, Eboné is celebrated for her warm energy and unwavering transparency. Fearless in tackling tough conversations, she invites audiences to explore their presence in the world. Approachable both on and off-stage, her humor adds an engaging touch, while her dedication to fostering connections solidifies her status as a dynamic community leader and unforgettable speaker.
Luiza Wilson
Luiza Wilson
She/Her
Principal Counsel, Ethics
Falls Church 
Bio
Josef Vice
Josef Vice
He/Him
Professor of English and Rhetoric
Purdue University Global
Conyers 
Bio
I am a Professor of English and Rhetoric at Purdue University Global. I have taught English, literature, and technical writing for the past 35 or so years, including a short stint in Japan. I am also the Faculty Advisor for the PG Pride Alliance Student Affinity Group. I recently completed my doctorate, writing a dissertation on first-year writing programs and LGBTQIA2S+ student belonging and identity development. I also am currently the lead scientist on a longitudinal study of faculty attitudes toward teaching LGBTQIA2S+ students, so we better understand our students' needs and promote equity in the classroom. I am also the co-editor of two books coming out this year at McFarland Publishing on popular culture and gender/queer identity representation.
Alexandra M. Sims
Alexandra M. Sims
She/Her
Customer Engagement Strategy Mana...
Malaga 
Bio
Michael Snellenburg
Michael Snellenburg
He/Him
Head of Accessibility Training & ...
Amazon Web Services
Nashville 
Bio
A Leader and accessibility technologist that focus on strategy and tactile implementation of accessibility programs, equipping builders to adopt accessibility processes and practices to innovate and deliver accessible experiences for people with disabilities as a part of everything we do.
Mirko Profeti
Mirko Profeti
They/Them
Retail Operations Coordinator - E...
VF international - VANS
Stabio 
Bio
Timothy Martini
Timothy Martini
None
Senior Executive of Performance C...
London 
Bio
Tyan Hynes
Tyan Hynes
She/Her
Group Product Manager
Box, Inc.
Seattle 
Bio
Moran Udi
Moran Udi
She/Her
Oncology Category lead
Tel-Aviv 
Bio
Kali Dlugolenski
Kali Dlugolenski
She/Her
Associate Principal Medical Write...
Boston 
Bio
Christy Fryer
Christy Fryer
She/Her
Executive Director
Cambridge 
Bio
Christy Fryer is an executive director of Biology at Novartis Biomedical Research with over 15 years of experience in drug discovery. She focuses on mentoring, developing, and empowering talent, and is passionate about diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Trent Huffman
Trent Huffman
He/Him
Senior Director, Global Revenue O...
New York 
Bio
Debbie Palmer
Debbie Palmer
She/Her
Relationship Manager
London 
Bio
Hong Kwon
Hong Kwon
He/Him
Director, STMS
New York 
Bio
Hong Kwon has over 27 years of experience in the UN system including 23 years in human resource management and 4 years in development. He currently serves as Chief of Strategic Talent Management Service in the Office of Human resources, UN Secretariat, providing leadership to designing, communicating and implementing global talent management strategies. Prior to that, he was the Director of Human Resources in UNESCO ensuring that the organization is equipped with right talent to fulfill its mandates and objectives, particularly the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, and sphere heading modernizing HR practices and policies. He previously worked as Chief of Staffing in the UN Secretariat and his main achievements included the implementation of the new staff selection and managed mobility framework and online assessment and contributing to the UN System Gender Parity Strategy. He first joined the UN Secretariat through the National Competitive Examination (currently Young Professionals Programme) and his first assignment was in the Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP), Bangkok as Associate Programme Officer in area of transport and infrastructure development.
Sam lumb
Sam lumb
She/Her
Senior Analyst
FSI
Salisbury 
Bio
A varied career, my background sits firmly in counter terrorism, human rights and humanitarian responses, the focus of my PhD. I have worked across defence platforms globally as well as advising on large-scale events such as the Olympics. My interest in international relations has focused on the role of women in certain organisations and the barriers and pathways women undertake in them, delving specifically into the unseen realities. As an educator, law and politics played heavy in the balance of affairs. Outside of teaching, I undertook elected roles within student unions, supporting welfare roles, women's officer, diversity and neurodiversity pathways. As a keen sportswomen, I have played in the UK and US at premiership levels which opened my eyes to disparity and insufficient equity across elite platforms and is now a key driver in some of the lectures I deliver to grass roots communities.
Eve Logunova-Parker
Eve Logunova-Parker
None
CEO
Evenness
Atlanta 
Bio
Eve Logunova-Parker is a pioneering leader in frontier tech, dedicated to fostering inclusive innovation, promoting a green economy of scale, and enhancing digital capabilities for all through technology. With over 15 years of experience collaborating with global businesses and their innovation labs, she has successfully ignited ESG-compliant and agile solutions for productivity, collaboration, and learning. Eve has been acknowledged as one of the TOP 100 Women of the Future in the Web3-Metaverse domain (2022), among the TOP 100 Women to KNOW in America (2023), and as one of the TOP 10 AI experts from the Netherlands (2021-2023). She is an avid public speaker with demonstrated success in teaching emerging tech and agile principles in project management and product development, scaling both Web2 and Web3 domains. Her life mission revolves around making technology more inclusive for people from all walks of life, with a specific focus on encouraging companies to build accessible, sustainable, and data-secure solutions. In 2020, Eve founded Evenness, a rapidly scaling startup operating in Europe and the USA. Evenness is on a mission to enhance digital accessibility across both traditional and immersive internet solutions by tailoring web interfaces and virtual experiences to the diverse health profiles of people at work, learning, shopping, creating, and connecting.
Fernando Cuevas
Fernando Cuevas
He/Him
HR & Learning Consultant
BETTER360
Barcelona 
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Fernando is an Industrial/Organizational Psychologist and experienced coach, and Human Resources and Learning consultant with more than 20 years of business experience in Europe, the Middle East & Latin America, with an expertise in hospitality and travel. Before setting up his own consulting firm in 2020 he held the position of Sr Director of Learning and Development for Europe, Middle East and Africa at Marriott Hotels International. He was responsible for talent programs including high-potential and career acceleration schemes, as well as employee engagement, wellness, and diversity and inclusion strategies. He has experience in project and change management, including system and process implementation, mergers and acquisitions, and brand/re-branding implementations. ​Fernando is a certified master trainer, team facilitator and practitioner for InsideOut Coaching, VitalSmarts (Crucial Conversations), Emotional Intelligence, Insights Discovery and Myers Briggs and he facilitates in Spanish and English.
Lynna Do
Lynna Do
She/Her
Founder
Orchid Angel Consulting
San Francisco 
Bio
Dedicated to effecting positive change and fostering growth in various domains, Lynna is a multifaceted professional whose journey encompasses education, leadership, psychology, and community service. With a wide-ranging background and a commitment to excellence, Lynna has made a profound impact in numerous roles throughout their career. Lynna is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in education, psychology, politics, and community engagement. Working on a Ph.D. in Psychology with a Clinical and Research focus from Walden University. Complementing this advanced degree are a Master of Philosophy in Psychology, Masters in Public Administration, BA in Politics and a certificate in Political Psychology from Stanford University's Summer Institute. Furthermore, they've augmented their knowledge with specialized certifications from esteemed institutions such as eCornell and the Kellogg School of Management. A true advocate, Lynna has demonstrated remarkable versatility and a deep-rooted passion for effecting positive change. Their journey encompasses education, psychology, politics, and community service, all of which they've embraced with unwavering dedication. Through their tireless efforts, Lynna continues to inspire those around them and shape a better future for all.
Dee McDougal
Dee McDougal
She/Her
Global Head of Diversity, Equity ...
Raleigh 
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Dee McDougal is Head of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion at Capco where she leads the firm’s global DEI strategy and programs. Dee joined the firm from a midsize commercial bank, where she led education and engagement programs for internal and external audiences, including candidates, employees, clients, partners, suppliers and community groups. Previous positions also include Vice President, Marketing & Communication and roles in banking compliance and commercial real estate development. Dee has been a member of several industry committees and advisory groups, including the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Advisory Group and Professional Development Council of the American Bankers Association. She was named one of Triangle Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, and was named a BizWomen Headliner and Rising Star by American City Business Journals.
Tatiana Buelvas Baldiris, Ph.D.
Tatiana Buelvas Bald...
She/Her
Expert in Diversity Equity, Inclu...
AuthentiKU
Madrid 
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Quinnie Wong
Quinnie Wong
She/Her
Global DEI Director
New York 
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Quinnie Wong is Pfizer’s Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Director. She leads the DEI strategy for Pfizer’s Global Sciences and Business Innovation organizations, as well as the company’s DEI Communications. Before joining Pfizer, she was on Verizon’s DEI Leadership Team overseeing DEI branding, communications, and diversity partnerships. Prior to Verizon, she was on the Motorola Solutions Learning Organization’s Leadership Team driving external/internal communications. Earlier in her career, she was the Online Marketing Director at Dale Carnegie Training; Head of Marketing at Yahoo Hong Kong; and the Southeast Asia Regional Marketing Manager for Shell. Quinnie holds a B.A. degree from Wellesley College. She is fluent in English and Chinese, and a 2020 OCA Asian Pacific American Corporate Achievement awardee. She also serves on the board of Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association Central New Jersey Chapter.
Tim Barnden
Tim Barnden
He/Him
Partner & LGBT+ Ambassador
Bates Wells Immigration Department
LONDON 
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