In addition to my work in funding, I also have several roles where I can advocate for the interests of disabled people. I am a member of the London Partnership Board, Chaired by Sadiq Khan. I have advisory roles with Habinteg Housing Association, the UK Cinema Association and Transport for London. I was recently appointed as a Mayor’s Design Advocate, working to improve the built environment across London to create a more inclusive and accessible city. I am also honoured to serve as a trustee for the organisation that helped me take my first steps into the world of work: Muscular Dystrophy UK. I previously worked on the delivery of the inaugural Parallel London (latterly Parallel Windsor) and that event, which drew ten thousand people to the Olympic Park in a celebration of diversity and inclusion, remains one of the highlights of my career.

“I am honoured to be included in this list and hope I can encourage others to think about nominating: disability is just one aspect of our identity and I’d love to see more people of colour appearing on this list!”

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