Jennifer MacDonaldInterim Head of Diversity and Inclusion at the Royal Academy of EngineeringAboutJennifer MacDonald is a dedicated diversity and inclusion professional and engineer with experience in driving equitable change and developing inclusive STEM initiatives. As the Interim Head of Diversity and Inclusion at the Royal Academy of Engineering she leads the Academy’s D&I aim to…
Natalie DestyFounder, STEM ReturnersAboutNatalie Desty is the Founder of STEM Returners, an award-winning solution to an industry wide problem. After building a progressive career in recruitment, where she was Director of Maritime Engineering at a large recruitment company, Natalie was struck by the apparent lack of progress in diversity and inclusion within STEM industries. She…
Maddie DinwoodieDirector of Engagement Programmes, Engineering UKAboutMaddie Dinwoodie is Director of Engagement Programmes at Engineering UK, and responsible for expanding the portfolio of programmes and growing the collective impact of careers outreach activities to encourage more, and more diverse, young people into engineering, technician, and tech roles. With over 20 years’ experience, Maddie has led…
Rose RussellArt and D&T Technician and STEM CoordinatorAboutWith more than 32 years’ experience in education, now retired, Rose is a passionate advocate for STEM education, engineering excellence, and community engagement. As founder of the award winning Visualize STEM Club, established in 2010, she has inspired young people to explore creativity, innovation, and engineering through hands-on learning and…
Antonella Di Trapani Senior Research Fellow, United Nations University About Antonella di Trapani is a Senior Research Fellow at UNU, with extensive experience in science policy and diplomacy, strategic research governance, and stakeholder engagement. Her career spans academia, industry, and international organisations, including the European Commission, the OECD, and the G20, where she has worked…
Greg Turner-SmartHead of Culture & Inclusion, Rolls-Royce SMRAbout With degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management, Greg joined Rolls-Royce in 2006, working in multiple technical roles within Civil Aerospace. In 2015, he launched Prism, an LGBTQ+ employee network, and success here included taking Rolls-Royce to the Stonewall Top 100. Greg became Group Inclusion and Diversity Lead in 2020, supporting…
Fiona Jackson Managing Director & Founder Fiona Jackson Consulting About Fiona’s varied career has spanned both commercial roles such as energy pricing and front office trading analysis along with HR roles in Leadership, Recruitment and Workforce planning. More recently, Fiona has led in a role that brings together Diversity and Inclusion and Employer Branding at…