Arc of Inclusion is in business to make a positive difference to people’s experiences of their working environments and the services they use. If you’re reading this, the chances are, you are too.
"Changemakers are people who can see the patterns around them, identify the problems in any situation, figure out ways to solve the problem, organize fluid teams, lead collective action and then continually adapt as situations change .” David Brooks, Everyone a Changemaker, New York Times
Supporting people in organisations to be changemakers, and being able to measure that change in people’s experiences is what we love to do.
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As a disabled person and activist, I understand firsthand that our rights are hard-won and that we are often invisible in decision-making processes. Including disabled people in leadership positions, where our diverse perspectives and lived experiences can drive change, is essential to achieving true disability inclusion and justice.
As a white person who grew up in apartheid South Africa, I am acutely aware of my privilege and the everyday disparities faced by racialised communities. I am committed to ongoing learning and action to help address these inequities. I am proud to be a member of the Equality Republic, hosted by brap, engaging in meaningful antiracism work
My work with the rape crisis and women’s aid movements in Scotland has shaped my understanding of intersectional feminism and feminist leadership. It has deepened my awareness of structural sexism, power dynamics, and control. I believe we can disrupt these systems through highlighting everyday sexism and mysogyny, and also amping up kindness, collaboration, and solidarity.
In 2023, I earned certification as an LGBT Foundation Academy Gold Champion. Over the decades, I have had the privilege of working in partnership with several LGBTQ+ community forums, building meaningful relationships and fostering solidarity
Intersectionality, a term coined by Kimberlé Crenshaw and rooted in Black feminist thought, recognises that structural inequalities intersect to create and compound disadvantage. We all have intersecting identities that shape how we experience the world, and addressing these complexities is critical to advancing equity for those who face multiple forms of discrimination
Peacebuilding and social justice go hand in hand. The ability to empathise across difference is such an important key. Particularly in a world that is becoming more and more polarised.
I'm interested in creating spaces where people can explore issues with respect and curiosity. In nurturing brave spaces where we can hold mirrors up to each other, but most importantly to ourselves.
I'm a member of the UK and Ireland Peacebuilders Network, hosted by the Centre for Good Relations and supported by Quakers in Britain. This diverse group of peacebuilders working to create more equitable and harmonious societies.
This is a highly values based area of work, covering a myriad of complexities and challenges. As a practitioner, I recognise that my own biases and blind spots affect what I do. Being part of peer led communities of practice, as well as having mentors is a vital part of my development, whcih strengthens my practice.