Back in January we launched Elevate the Conversation to find and recognise diverse speakers from all sectors.

We were inundated with nominations and are so grateful to everyone who put themselves or someone else forward. It means we now have a wonderful long list that will continue to add to and maintain, so please do keep submitting recommendations.

The first 30 speakers we have chosen to highlight are:

Anna Roberts – Explorage
Azhar Quaiyoom – Q Sustain LTD
Becci Martin – Boo Coaching and Consulting
Carly Tait – JD Group
Christie Spurling MBE FRSA – N-Gage
Cody Gapare – C-Lash
Emily Abbott – Culture Shift
Fran Darlington-Pollock – Greater Manchester Mayor’s Charity
Gabrielle Austen-Browne – Diversity Alliance
Georgena Adesida – OCS Group
Grace Sanderson – Praetura
Izzy Panton – UA92
Javed Bobat – Fide Recruitment
Jennie Johnson – My First Five Years
Joy Baraza – UKRI-Science & Technology Facilities Council
Kirsty Devlin – Apadmi
Lauren Rosegreen – MACC
Leyya Sattar – The Other Box
Martina Witter – Rapha Therapy & Training Services
Myda Carolan – Lemon n Co
Natalie Jameson – Heroworx
Ngozi Weller – Aurora Wellness
Nyomi Rose – whatnyomidoes ltd
Obehi Alofoje – Aurora Wellness
Rebecca Hartley – Saving Grace Events
Rita Ochoa – AFL Architects
Sarah Glynn – Realm Recruit
Sharon Amesu – She Leads for Legacy
Vydune Zlabyte – Carbon Literacy Project

Stay tuned to find out more about all of them!

Now, let’s Elevate the Conversation…