Meet the UNLRN Community

Kirsty Nicol is part of the LGBTQ+ community. She has worked as teacher and trainer for 8 years and has extensive experience working in mental health settings, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and SLV.Global in Sri Lanka. She has completed a Fo

Kirsty Nicol is part of the LGBTQ+ community. She has worked as teacher and trainer for 8 years and has extensive experience working in mental health settings, including Great Ormond Street Hospital and SLV.Global in Sri Lanka. She has completed a Foundation Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy and has qualifications in Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Practice and Mediation. Kirsty is also a listening volunteer for the Wren Project.

Yuliya Pankratova is a Russian immigrant with Jewish heritage. She started her career in the advertising industry, where she saw first-hand the workplace challenges around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. She went on to direct an DEI scheme, gaining ex

Yuliya Pankratova is a Russian immigrant with Jewish heritage. She started her career in the advertising industry, where she saw first-hand the workplace challenges around Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. She went on to direct an DEI scheme, gaining experience in inclusive recruitment and strategy. She has qualifications in Mental Health First Aid, Trauma Informed Practice and Mediation. Yuliya is also a published author-illustrator and a mentor for the Kids Network.

Esther Kwaku is British-born with West African roots. She is a facilitator, coach and speaker, specialising in energising conversations. She has 20 years’ experience in social impact, storytelling, strategy, leadership, and driving transformational c

Esther Kwaku is British-born with West African roots. She is a facilitator, coach and speaker, specialising in energising conversations. She has 20 years’ experience in social impact, storytelling, strategy, leadership, and driving transformational change. Esther also founded The Nerve Network, a social enterprise working with most marginalised communities across the world. She is passionate about creating environments where everyone has an equal chance to thrive, especially in the workplace.

Leah Slater Radway is a first-generation Briton with Jamaican roots. She is a qualified solicitor, who spent much time advocating for diversity and inclusion in the Magic Circle. She is now an EDI leader within the healthcare/third sector, having wor

Leah Slater Radway is a first-generation Briton with Jamaican roots. She is a qualified solicitor, who spent much time advocating for diversity and inclusion in the Magic Circle. She is now an EDI leader within the healthcare/third sector, having worked in the NHS and St John’s Ambulance.

Samantha Renke is a broadcaster, actor, campaigner and educator. In her Disability Awareness training she takes an honest look into how disability is viewed in 2021, draws on her own experiences, addresses ableism and allyship. Click on the photo to

Samantha Renke is a broadcaster, actor, campaigner and educator. In her Disability Awareness training she takes an honest look into how disability is viewed in 2021, draws on her own experiences, addresses ableism and allyship. Click on the photo to view Samantha's website.

Amber Mendez Martin is dual heritage Jamaican/English and an expert presenter of Black History and racial inequalities. Amber has experience in the media/entertainment industry and an actor’s background.

Amber Mendez Martin is dual heritage Jamaican/English and an expert presenter of Black History and racial inequalities. Amber has experience in the media/entertainment industry and an actor’s background.

Shruti Nivas is a user researcher and designer from India with a purposeful approach towards design. Her design goal is to create meaningful objects and experiences that are emotive, sustainable and reciprocal to society. Click on the photo to view

Shruti Nivas is a user researcher and designer from India with a purposeful approach towards design. Her design goal is to create meaningful objects and experiences that are emotive, sustainable and reciprocal to society. Click on the photo to view Shruti's website.

Amani Kaite is a Belgian immigrant of dual heritage (Congolese/Italian). She started her career as an Account Manager in the Tech industry in Dublin. Her passion for optimal nutrition and lifestyle medicine led her to retrain as a Nutritional Therapi

Amani Kaite is a Belgian immigrant of dual heritage (Congolese/Italian). She started her career as an Account Manager in the Tech industry in Dublin. Her passion for optimal nutrition and lifestyle medicine led her to retrain as a Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner to help her clients uncover the root cause of their chronic conditions. She runs a virtual gut health clinic and offers a variety of corporate wellness trainings.

Cathy Jacquot has dual French/Senegalese heritage. She has 15 years of experience in advising international organisations on how to attract and retain talent, and how to foster inclusive workplace cultures. She is now an ICF-certified coach and consu

Cathy Jacquot has dual French/Senegalese heritage. She has 15 years of experience in advising international organisations on how to attract and retain talent, and how to foster inclusive workplace cultures. She is now an ICF-certified coach and consultant who specialises in women's empowerment and in the inclusion of mothers in the workplace.

“To win the fight for equity, we will all need to speak up and stand up. And we need to do that even when it's hard and even when we feel out of place. Justice counts on all of us.”

— Dr Nita Mosby Tyler