WorkPride 2024: Promoting Socioeconomic Diversity: Breaking Barriers

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  Ash Daniells

  Senior Associate Solicitor
  RPC

  A Senior Associate Solicitor based in Bristol. A gay man, husband and father to a son (born through surrogacy). I am the first member of my family to attend university and am an advocate for social mobility. I was named Mentor of the Year at the 2021 UK Social Mobility Awards and am Trustee of a charity (Ablaze) which aims to ensure there is equal opportunity for all young people across the South-West of England.

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  Richard Chapman-Harris (he/him)

  Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Leader
  Marsh McLennan

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  Gee Foottit

  Channel Marketing Manager
  St. James's Place

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  Tashan Nicholas

  Life & Leadership Coach/ DEI Advocate
  RELYTE

  Tashan is a Speaker, coach and workshop facilitator who specializes in empowering underserved leaders to bring their authentic selves to the forefront. Tashan is an ICF Member and Certified coach with a diploma in Life and Performance Coaching from The Coaching Academy. With a decade of experience in the Data, Statistics and analytics world of advertising and media industry, most recently a leadership role as an Analytics Director, Tashan brings a data-driven approach to their work. Tashan is also passionate advocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and is actively involved in advocacy groups such as Outvertising & NoTurningBack2020. Tashan also serves as a trustee for 'You Make it', a charity that helps young unemployed and underemployed women from Black and Asian backgrounds. Tashan draws from their unique perspective as a Black and Queer individual and is dedicated to empowering diverse communities through their work.

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  Callie Strickland

  Inclusion and Belonging Manager
  The Trade Desk

  Callie is an Inclusion and Belonging Manager at The Trade Desk, a global AdTech company and media buying platform. Based in London, Callie leads The Trade Desk’s inclusion and social impact efforts across the EMEA region. Her role focuses on elevating employee engagement through strategic initiatives and philanthropic partnerships. She designs and implements programs to boost morale, culture, and connection. She also manages philanthropic partnerships, volunteer efforts, and mentorship opportunities to advance The Trade Desk’s community impact and expand its talent pipelines. Prior to The Trade Desk, Callie worked at The B Team in London and The Moore Charitable Foundation in New York City. She has an undergraduate degree from Columbia University in Women's Studies and a Master's Degree from London School of Economics in Gender and International Development.

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  Casey Edwards

  Sales Analytics Projects Lead
  Reed Exhibitions / RELX

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