Position:
DE&I Manager
Company:
Holland & Barrett
Bio:
Laura is a humanitarian with a background in International Human Rights Law and a proven track record of building Equitable Inclusion for all. With International experience and a global lens, Laura has supported leading organisations in their journey towards Inclusion.
Her background and experience spans over a decade of research and knowledge-based practice within the civil rights space, particularly informed by racial justice in both the UK and USA.
Her story began with a love of Hip Hop and an intense discomfort for the injustices experienced within the civil rights era in which her favourite art form flourished. Through both academia and professional experience, Laura’s interests expanded seeing her campaigning for Inclusion of all kinds. She has particularly worked on campaigns to end gender-based disparities in caring and Anti-Racist work for Stand Up to Racism UK and Rhodes Must Fall.
Laura has supported some of the UK’s largest organisations to embed best practice and thought leadership establishing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion strategies and agendas. She possesses expert knowledge with a commercial twist, influencing stakeholders and CEOs alike to embark on a journey that not only implements Inclusive changes for the workforce, but sparks Inclusion and belonging for all, with longevity in mind.
Laura is impassioned by implementing strategic objectives that deliver results in Diversity and Inclusion, not only because it makes great business sense, but because it is the right thing to do! Today she is DE&I Manager to Holland and Barrett, a leading wellness brand.
Her educational background and professional experience span many sectors with the same outcome – success is in the inclusive spaces we create.