Rajani Naidoo (she/her), Vice President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (People and Culture), Office of the Vice-Chancellor and University Executive.

Martin Siegert (he/him), Deputy Vice Chancellor (Cornwall), Office of the Vice Chancellor. Current Chair of Sexual Orientation Equality Group. 
Awareness and promotion of LGBTQ+ issues, people and groups are essential in a modern progressive University and I'm proud and pleased to support it.

Dave Stacey (he/him), Chief Financial Officer, University Executive Board.
Pleased and proud to show my support.

Michael Wykes (he/him), Divisional Director, University Corporate Services. Current Chair of Disability Equality Group. 

Jesse Abrams (he/him), Senior Research Impact Fellow, Geography. 

Ian Burton (he/him), PhD, Geography.
Solidarity for a truly inclusive and welcoming research environment for all.

Jennifer Catto (she/her), Professor in Weather and Climate & Director of EDI, Mathematics and Statistics.
My goal is to foster a positive culture and inclusive environment.

Peter Cox (he/him), Director of Global Systems Institute.

Claire Davies (she/her), Senior Lecturer (E&S), Physics and Astronomy.
As an out gay woman who presents rather androgynously, I am well aware of the difficulties faced by people across the LGBTQ+ spectrum of identities and wish to make clear that I stand in allyship with all across the community.

Helena Fornwagner (she/her), Senior Lecturer, Economics.
Supporting people from all backgrounds is a primary mission of mine.

Naomi Gatis (she/her), Lecturer, Geography.

Steph Hay (she/her), Postdoctoral  Research Fellow, Mathematics and Statistics

Thomas Hutton (he/him), Postdoctoral Research Associate, Geography.
Signing as someone who openly identifies as LGBTQ+ to be visible and show my willingness to support others who may be struggling or facing prejudices due to their identity.

Suzanne McClure (she/her), Postdoctoral Research Fellow, INDEX

Ana Neves (she/her), Director of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Accessibility & Senior Lecturer in Engineering.

David Newman (he/him), Public Engagement Manager (Metamaterials), Physics and Astronomy.
As an LGBTQIA+ individual, it is my responsibility to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for others in my community, whether they are out or not.

Hiren Dhiraj Nisar (he/him), Faculty, Economics.

Konstantina Papadopoulou (she/her), Lecturer (E&S), Physics and Astronomy.

Zdeněk Plešek (they/them), PTA, Computer Science.

Sian Robinson (she/her), Lecturer in Human Resource Management, Business School.
Inclusive education is very important to me both personally and as a lecturer. I lead neuroinclusive education practices, as well as inclusion more widely within my teaching.

Jack Ryan-Phillips (he/him), Web Officer, Business School.
I am part of the community and always up for more inclusivity :)

Dario Sansone (he/him), Senior Lecturer, Economics. 
I am also the Business School Sexual Orientation Theme Lead. 

Jan Sieber (he/him), Professor and Senior Academic Lead, Mathematics and Statistics.

MD Sharma (he/him), Senior Research Fellow, CEC.
Be a good human!

Charlie Suitters (he/him), PDRA, Mathematics and Statistics.

Sarah Thorn (she/her), Project Administrator, ESE (Research Finance). 

James Wakefield (he/him), Head of Department, Biosciences.
Every human being has intrinsic value and is worthy of love, dignity, and respect.

Zena Wood (she/her), Associate Professor of Digital Economy, INDEX, Business School.

Pascale Aebischer (she/her), Professor of Shakespeare and Early Modern Performance Studies, English and Creative Writing.

David Barrett (he/him), Senior Lecturer, Law.

Sarah Campbell (she/her), Associate Director, Arts and Culture, Humanities and Social Sciences.
Prejudice and fear-driven discrimination are poisons to society - I want to be actively part of communities that promote kindness, openness, and care for each other.

Susannah Cornwall (she/her), Professor of Constructive Theologies, Classics, Ancient History, Religion and Theology.
As a scholar of religion I'm acutely aware of the damage that exclusion of LGBTQI+ people from some faith communities has caused. However, the contribution of LGBTQI+ people across every society and culture is a reason for joy and celebration.

Lotte Crawford (they/them), Lecturer, Arts History and Visual Culture.

Luna Dolezal (she/her), Professor of Philosophy, & Medical Humanities, Wellcome Centre for Cultures and Environments of Health.

Claire Dunlop (she/her/they/them), Professor of Policy and Public Politics, Politics, SPSPA. 
I am an LGBTQ+ person and want to support our community :)

Frankie Dytor (they/them), Research Fellow, English and Creative Writing.

Michael Flexer (he/him), Lecturer, English and Creative Writing.

Daniel Fountain (they/them/he/him), Senior Lecturer in Art History and Visual Culture, Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies.

Jana Funke (she/her), Professor of Modern Literature and Sexuality Studies, English and Creative Writing. 

Juan Garcia-Precedo (he/him), Director of Language Teaching and Director of the Language Centre, Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies.

Astrid Hermes (she/her), Senior Lecturer (E&S), Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies.

Felicity Claire Gee (she/her), Associate Professor of Modern Literatures and Avant-Garde Studies, English and Creative Writing.
Safety, Community, Opportunity, and Visibility for all people in the LGBTQ+ family.

Annika Jones (she/her), Associate Professor, Law. 

Rebecca Langlands (she/her), Head of Department and Professor, Classics, Ancient History and Theology.
A vital commitment for the good of our whole community. 

Melissa Percival (she/her), Professor, Languages, Cultures and Visual Studies. 
I believe we all have a responsibility to try and make an inclusive and welcoming university community.

Tim Pithers (he/him), Department Manager for Classics, Ancient History, Religion and Theology. 

Kara Reilly (she/her), Senior Lecturer in Communications, Drama and Film.

Riley Smallman (they/them/he/him), PhD Researcher, Archaeology.
I am deeply committed to supporting other LGBTQ+ folk within academia and beyond, and in promoting diverse and inclusive environments for everyone to thrive within.

Jane Stephenson (she/her), Senior HR Business Partner for HASS, Human Resources. 
Happy to talk and I can advise on HR related matters.

Sandy Beer (she/her), NIHR Exeter BRC Chief Operating Officer, Health and Life Sciences. 

Laura Blaken (she/her), Programme Administrator, Psychology, Clinical Education Development and Research (CEDAR).

Eleanor Bryant (she/her), Graduate Research Assistant, Public Health and Sports Science.

Julia Butler (she/her), Lecturer, Clinical Education Development and Research (CEDAR).

Holly Elson (she/her), Assistant Technician, Technical Services Operations.
Hate has no home here.

Katie Emmison (she/her), Graduate Research Assistant, Public Health and Sport Sciences.

Tali Evans (he/him), Research Assistant, Public Health and Sport Sciences.

Professor Clare Gallon (she/her), Director of Education and Student Experience for UG Biomedical Sciences, Clinical and Biomedical Sciences.

Kerry Gilbert (she/her/they/them), Senior Lecturer and Programme Director, Clinical and Biomedical Sciences.
It is important everyone feels valued and listened to without judgement.

Liz Goodwin (she/her), Research Fellow, Health and Community Sciences. 

Arabella Greatorex (she/her), Medical Education Programme Manager, Medical School. 

Andrew Griffiths (he/him), Senior Lecturer, Biosciences.
By fostering an inclusive environment, we can create a more just, equitable, and prosperous society for everyone.

Tanya Hynd (she/her), Patient and Public Involvement Co-Ordinator, PenARC, Health and Life Sciences.

Harriet Keers-Stribley (she/her), Programme Administrator/Project Co-ordinator, Psychology, Clinical Education Development and Research (CEDAR).
Everyone should be able to live freely as their authentic selves, both in their personal and professional lives.

Charlie Kelman (she/her), PhD Researcher/Graduate Research Assistant, Public Health and Sports Sciences.
This is important to me as someone who identifies as LGBTQ+ and supports others who are.

Federico Palmisani (he/him), Lecturer in Neuroscience, Clinical and Biomedical Sciences.

Claire Pentecost (she/her), Senior Research Fellow, Health and Community Science. 

Anna Price (she/her), Senior Research Fellow, Health and Community Sciences. 

Becs Rodohan (they/them), Research Assistant, Public Health and Sport Science

Abby Russell (she/her), Senior Lecturer, Public Health and Sports Sciences.

Bex Smith (she/her), Senior Lecturer in Neuroscience, Clinical and Biomedical Sciences. 
Science and education are diverse places, and we must endeavour to support all those who wish to be included. No LGBTQIA+ person should be excluded because of who they are and we much make sure to provide a supportive and accepting environment.

Rowan Streckfuss Davis (he/him), Graduate Research Assistant, Health and Life Sciences.

Rafik Taibjee (he/him), Senior Lecturer, Medical School. 
I am a past chair of GLADD - UK Association of LGBT+ Doctors and Dentists.

Eleanor Townsend (she/her), Lecturer, Clinical and Biomedical Sciences.
It is very important to me to be a visible supporter of inclusion and equitable treatment of LGBTQ+ people. This is the first step in creating a brighter future, together!

Jan Vollert (he/him), Lecturer (E&R) in Neuroscience, Clinical and Biomedical Sciences.
As part of the LGBTQ+ community, I want my colleagues and friends to be treated with the respect they deserve.

Dr Amanda Wallace (she/her), Senior Lecturer in Clinical Research, UEMS: Department of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences.
I believe in being inclusive in all areas and aspects of life - I consider this one of my core values and I am always open to learning how to do things better and how to be a good ally.

Helen Anderson (she/her), Residence Life Officer, Wellbeing Services.

Adrian Ball (he/him), Head of Workplace Learning, Centre for Degree Partnerships.
Being part of the LGBTQ+ community, I know first hand what it feels like to have been treated differently in my career. I am very grateful to work with people who treat me as an individual for my skills, input and as a value colleague. I want everyone to feel that they can show up to work and be themselves - no questions. It’s important that we create an environment of inclusion for our students and colleagues alike. 

Anne Bell (she/her), Coding for Reproducible Research Initiative Administrator, Research Services. 
I saw students flourish when they felt empowered to share their identities and have those identities respected. I want to live in a world where this is the case for all.

Polly Braddick (she/her), Education Support Manager, Education Support Team,

Bex Bristow (she/her), Education Support Manager in Degree Apprenticeships, Education and Student Support. 

Helen Butler (she/her), Business Manager, University Corporate Services. 

Sam Chalmers (she/her), Education Support Advisor, Education Student Support. 

Shraddha Chaudhary (she/her), Assistant Director (Culture and Inclusion), HR.
I want to be part of an organisation where everyone feels safe to be who they are.

Nick Chavasse (he/him), Regional Head - MENA, Global Partnerships. 
We can only build an inclusive society and university community by actively supporting LGBTQ+ colleagues. I hope all university staff sign this commitment, especially at a time when prejudice and transphobia are on the rise.

Gabi Climie (she/her), Skills Analyst, Exeter Innovation.

Mel Clack (she/her), Exams Administrator, Exams Team.
I'm an LGBTQ+ person who wants to be supportive of other LGBTQ+ people.

Emily Clarke (she/her), Education Support Assistant, Education Support at St Luke's.

Elaine Cordy (she/her), Head of Education Support, Education Support. 
I am also a University Council Member - Staff Mentor/Coach - Student Experience Champion.

Marc Coton (he/him), Senior Learning Experience Designer, LXI. 
Let's let everyone shine bright.

Dorcas Cowan (she/her), EDI Manager, Equality Diversity and Inclusion Team.

Alastair Crocker (he/him), Education Support Manager, Education Student Support.
It is a shame this is necessary.

Jenny Crotty (she/her), Education Support Operations Manager, Education and Academic Services.

Emma Davis (she/her), Policy Advisor, Fitness to Practise, Faculty Cases.

Abigail Dixon (she/her), Internal Communications, Communications. 
Let's make our community welcoming for all.

Sarah Donovan (she/her), Research Development Manager, Research Services. 
I believe that everyone ought to feel safe and accepted at work.

Vicki Dunn (she/her), Research Development Manager, Research Services. 

Grace Engle (she/her), Welfare Consultant, Wellbeing Services.

Dreolin Fleischer (she/her), Engaged Research Manager, Exeter Innovation. 

Beth Hall (they/them/she/her), EDI Projects Officer and Chair of Kemeneth: The Cornwall LGBTQ+ Staff Network, Equality Diversity and Inclusion.
Signing with Pride.

Neil Harrison (he/him), Welfare Consultant, Wellbeing.
Important for equality and inclusivity for all in a progressive and ever changing institution and world.

Roscoe Hastings (he/him), Director of Teaching Excellence and Enhancement, Learning Experiences and Innovation.
Being a visible LGBTQ* role model is important to me and I want to work with colleagues - both LGBTQ+ and allies - to create a more inclusive environment for all LGBTQ+ colleagues at the University.

Isabelle Hawksworth (she/her/they/them), Education Support Assistant, Education Support Team

Emma Hilton (she/her), Senior HR Policy Advisor, HR.

Eleanor Hodgson (she/her), Senior Educator Development, Educator Development, LXI. 
I believe in being an ally to and advocate for inclusive rights.

Lizzie Hustwayte (she/her), Education Support Manager, Hubs.
It is important to create an environment that is inclusive and equitable to function effectively.

Maisie Jepson (she/her), Education Support Assistant, Building One. 
I will always support people of all sexual orientations and gender identities and can act as someone to come to for any guidance and support if needed. I always aim to further educate myself on LGBTQ+ issues and am eager to discuss what this means to specific colleagues.

Brendan Johnson (he/him), Administrator, Professional Services. 
This shouldn't need to be done, until that time, I will continue to shout louder for tolerance.

Ian Jones (he/him), Academic Mentor, Education & Scholarship.
I am a former Gender Equality co-chair for staff network at previous employer and a menopause accredited coach. I am also a proud ally to LGBTQ+ community and public speaker on being a parent of transgender teens.

Laura Jones (she/her), Education Support Administrator, Cluster 1, St Luke's. 

Linda Lanyon (she/her), EDI Projects Officer, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
I am an equality advocate. 

Jenny Lord (she/her), Technician (Project Assistant), Technical Services.
Diversity = Life.

Lisa Morgan (she/her), Department Manager, Ecology & Conservation.

Kelly Louise Preece (she/her), Head of Educator Development, Learning Experience and Innovation, Educator Development.
The Inclusive Professional Commitment is deeply important to me as someone who grew up with two Dads, one of whom was a teacher in the era of Section 28.

Matt McCormick (he/him), Education Support Administrator, Education Support Hub - St Luke's.
I am firmly against all forms of discrimination.

Abigail Milne (she/her), Recruitment Lead, HR Recruitment – PS Connect, UCS.
I am lucky to have had a really positive experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community at work. I want this to be the experience for all LGBTQ+ colleagues and students in our University community and beyond.

Katie Moore (she/her), Education Support Advisor, Amory Hub - Geography. 
“It is absolutely imperative that every human being’s freedom and human rights are respected, all over the world.”– Jóhanna Sigurðardóttir

Anna Moscrop (she/her), Head of Global Opportunities, Global Opportunities. 
I want my colleagues and I to thrive in an environment where individuals feel valued, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. 

Ramona Nash (she/her), Multifaith Chaplaincy Coordinator, Wellbeing and Welfare Services.

Cat North (she/her), Planning and Insights Partner for ESE, Strategic Planning.

Lewis Nurton (he/him), Learning and Development Manager, Equality Diversity and Inclusion Team, HR.

Kira Orchard (she/her), Widening Participation Coordinator, Access, Participation and Outreach.
Active allyship through showing support for those marginalised communities (such as signing this directory) is such a brilliant step towards creating an inclusive, safe, and supportive community.

Mark Plummer (he/him), Business Manager to the Vice-President and Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Education and Student Experience, Office of the President and Vice-Chancellor.

Sean Porter (he/him), Senior Educator Development, Educator Development.

Jasper Privett (he/him), EDI Projects Officer, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.

Marley Raven (they/them), Business Support Assistant, IT Services. 
People should be free to be themselves and not live in fear.

Jessica Redman (she/her), Education Support Advisor, Education and Academic Services. 
As an LGBTQ+ person myself it's important to work in a supportive environment and I want that for other colleagues too, as well as all students and visitors.

Caspian Robson (they/them), Widening Participation Admissions Officer, SARA.
Community begins from the moment one first engages with the university - I'm committed to ensuring that community is a welcoming and inclusive one!

Sandip Samra (she/her), Senior EDI Advisor, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. 

Ben Samuels (he/him), Event Specialist, Event Exeter. 

Kayleigh Sandercock (she/her), Partnerships and Global Employability Officer, SEAS.

Ariana Sevilla (she/her/they/them), Global Opportunities Inbound Manager, External Engagement and Global. 

Maria Slade (she/her), Hub Manager, Hubs.
I want to be a part of breaking down barriers and helping integrate all of us in a cohesive society, whether LGBTQ+ or an ally.

Ruth Smyth-Bonfield (she/her), Widening Participation Coordinator, Widening Participation/ Access, Participation and Outreach.

Abby Sproats (she/her), Welfare Operations Manager, Wellbeing Services.

Sarah Tudor (she/her), Head of Assessment and Progression, Centre for Degree Partnerships.

Terri Watkins (she/her), University Mental Health Charter Programme Manager, Human Resources. 

Michelle Willocks-Watts (she/her), Lead – Out of Hours Welfare Team, Wellbeing Services.

Kathryn Willoughby (she/her), Learning Experience Developer, Learning Development, Digital Learning, LXI.
Everyone should feel safe and supported! If you're reading this list looking for safe people, know that there are many and that we will support and celebrate you!

Mary Willows (she/her/they/them), Manager, Exeter Innovation & Defence Data Research Centre. 
Each of us is worthy of love, respect, inclusion, compassion, and understanding. I believe we are all made in the image of God, and as a Christian, I believe each person is incredibly special and holy. As a woman who has recently changed my name to redefine myself and separate from an upbringing marked by abuse and neglect, I believe deeply in our right to shape, express, and define our identity—deciding how we wish to be seen and addressed by others. I believe we're all here on this Earth each learning and creating what it means to be human. We're all one big family in spirit and I want to contribute to a culture that embodies this, and creates a world that our children can feel safe within and proud to be a part of.

Martyn Windsor (he/him), Digital Image and Video Curation Officer, External Engagement and Global (EEG),

Julia Worwood (she/her/they/them), Associate Equality Enhancement Advisor, Learning Experiences and Innovation (LXI) (PDQE - Programme Design and Quality Enhancement). 
Those at Exeter who hijack freedom of speech ideals to oppress and deny the rights of transgender folk do not speak for me!

Lena Worwood (she/her), EDI Projects Officer, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.