Katy Aylward
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Advisor,
Royal Academy of Engineering
About
Katy Aylward is an Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Advisor at the Royal Academy of Engineering, where she works to embed inclusive practices across programmes, partnerships and organisational processes. With over five years’ experience spanning HR and strategic EDI roles, Katy specialises in developing evidence-based approaches to inclusion, from data collection and evaluation frameworks to stakeholder engagement and training delivery. She is responsible for designing and leading initiatives that drive equity in engineering, including positive action frameworks, inclusive design, and facilitating sector-wide events. Katy is particularly passionate about translating EDI principles into practical, measurable action that creates lasting impact.