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Rachel Howes
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I’m Rachel and I am the Institute of Microbiology and Infection cross college operations manager. I joined the Race Equality Network in 2021 as a general member. I feel very passionate about Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and within our Institute we are committed to providing a welcoming, inclusive and safe community for all. I am proud to be a white ally and I provide support and feedback to the Network where I can. I have worked at the University since 2007 in both the Colleges of MDS and LES.
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Lorraine Mighty
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I’m Lorraine and I have been a member of the REN since it started in June 2017. Up until June 2023 I was the Events Officer and I am now General Member on hand to provide support across REN initiatives. Alongside my work with the REN, my day job allows me to contribute to the university’s race equity agenda – I am a Consultant in the People and Organisational Development team and lead on the Aditi Leadership Programme for colleagues from the Global Majority. In August 2023, I will continue to pursue my commitment to making meaningful change for social justice whilst on secondment in two roles across the university. I will work half of my week as a Strategic Improvement Coach in the IMPACT centre in the College of Social Sciences, and the other half as an EDI Project Manager in the Centre for EDI and Wellbeing.
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Caroline O'Mara
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I’m Caroline and I sit on the Race Equality Network Committee and have been at the University since October 2013. I have a keen interest in all things Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and have a passion for creating diverse and inclusive working cultures where everyone can succeed. I currently belong to the EDI Community of Practice and the EDI Leadership Group within the University. I am also an alumna of the Aditi Programme, an Aurora Mentor, and an ally to the Rainbow Network.
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Ethel Fitzjohn
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I'm Ethel and I work in Campus Services as part of Business Support Services. I provide direct support to Malene Stanley, the Head of Venues and Events and Mark Lawrence, the Head of Campus Safety and Security. I arrived at the University just ahead of Campus Services’ outstanding delivery of the Commonwealth Games, which was some learning curve! Prior to this role, I was running my small business. I am a General Committee member for the Race Equality Network and I look forward to helping to develop and expand the reach and awareness of the Network among staff, while building relationships with colleagues across the University.
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