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(she/her) Mariana Mariana Spada was born in Argentina. She is the co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of Tectonica Digital Campaign Solutions, an award-winning movement building company working to create a seismic shift in how politics are done. As part of Tectonica, she that has worked with over 500 progressive organizations in more than 40 countries around the world. Mariana Spada Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/they) Jason Jason, a queer non-binary singer/songwriter from Hong Kong now based in London, has a diverse range of passions. In addition to creating hauntingly beautiful dark pop music, they are a cabaret performer, diversity and inclusion consultant, and youth worker who supports LGBTQ+ youth experiencing homelessness across the UK. Jason also models for commercial campaigns, collaborating with brands to create inclusive and captivating campaigns that represent and celebrate diversity. Jason can offer insightful perspectives on the intersections of art and social justice, and the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces. Through their music, performances, and advocacy work, Jason is committed to empowering others and fostering positive change. Jason Kwan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/they) Carlos Carlos is a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Advocate, Human Rights Defender and HIV/AIDS and Sexual Health Advocate. An Ivory Coast native, he is on the board of several national and international organizations, and is the Francophone Projects Consultant for the Network of African National Human Rights Institutions (NANHRI). He was a member of the LGBT Francophonie Conference Scientific Committee . He travels the world to spread the word about equality—LGBTQ as well as women’s equality—and HIV/AIDS prevention and education. He does it while speaking fluently in English, French or Spanish. He does it by speaking in the universal language of activism. Carlos Idibouo Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Dr Paul Paul is a queer activist, Somatic Coach, Mentor, Writer, and award-winning Organization Development Consultant. He is a passionate advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, who strives to raise awareness about the unique challenges faced by queer individuals in society. In addition to hosting the HOPECAST podcast, where he discusses the intersection of spirituality and sexuality, Paul is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts and has been featured on HR Magazine 's Most Influential Thinkers List. He currently resides in London with his husband. Paul is a gifted speaker who regularly shares his expertise on topics such as leadership, LGBTQ+ history and discrimination, well-being, self-empowerment, culture change, and community building. His ability to connect with his audience and convey complex ideas in a clear and engaging manner makes him a sought-after presenter and facilitator. Paul Taylor-Pitt Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Natasha Natasha is a queer, Latinx woman with hidden mental health disabilities and a love for humans. She is based out of Boston, MA. By profession, she is in the field of diversity, equity, and inclusion with an emphasis on disrupting systems that do not serve underserved communities. With a background in marketing and content creation, she shifted from one industry to the other with a mission to bring the two together; maximising impact and change. When she isn't working, Natasha loves to spend time dancing, gardening, traveling and with her fiancé or dog Kody. Natasha Getler-Porizkova Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Dr Jack Jack is a renowned social justice scholar and public speaker, whose expertise in personhood, identity and conflict resolution is highly regarded. Jack has an impressive track record of spearheading organizational change-making projects for over a decade across public and private sectors. He is an academic expert for the health strategy board for Trans Actual UK and a trustee for Not A Phase a trans-led, grassroots charity committed to uplifting and improving the lives of trans+ adults. With his extensive knowledge and experience, Jack can speak on a range of topics, including LGBTQ+ history and discrimination, HIV, intersectionality, workplace allyship, culture change, community building, parenting, sexual health, recruitment, language and terminology. Jack López Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(they/them) Doug Doug is an accomplished activist, speaker, and researcher on LGBTQI+ and human rights issues, hails from Caracas, Venezuela. As a human geographer, Doug offers critical analysis of sociopolitical phenomena through an intersectional feminist and decolonial lens. They have collaborated with multilateral and international organizations such as IGLYO , ILGA World , and the Equal Rights Coalition , in addition to local and community groups across Europe, North and South America. Doug's unwavering commitment to undoing harmful and unjust systems of power that marginalize, disenfranchise, and dehumanize individuals and communities across the world is evident through their work and actions. They are a passionate advocate for reimagining futures of hope and mutual care, with a focus on topics such as LGBTQ+ history, anti-racism, intersectionality, and culture change. Doug Graffeo Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Vaneet Vaneet is an Indian bisexual man born and raised in South London, who has made it his mission to raise awareness and visibility for the bisexual community. As a software engineer, writer, and public speaker, Vaneet founded the viral campaign #BisexualMenExist in 2020, and has since appeared on numerous panels and delivered talks to various companies. Vaneet's work has been published in Men's Health , Stonewall, GMFA, Metro UK, OutLife and Unicorn Magazine , and he is a contributor to The Bi-ble: New Testimonials, The Ampersand Project, and The Sex Agenda . Bisexual Men Exist is his first book, an empowering guide for bisexual men, providing personal stories, advice and support. Vaneet is also an advocate for intersectionality, anti-racism, and mental health awareness, and is passionate about creating safe and inclusive spaces for marginalized communities. Vaneet Mehta Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Chloe Chloe is a dynamic artist of poetry, performance, and black feminism, with a gift for igniting social change through her art. She is a celebrated public speaker and workshop facilitator, inspiring and empowering audiences with her powerful message of equality and justice. Her career includes performances at prestigious venues such as the Victoria and Albert Museum UAL Feminist Society and the Women of the World Festival with Black Lives Matter . She has also conducted a groundbreaking workshop at Tate Britain on Critical Practice as Play, and has facilitated creative poetry writing workshops for Blackgirl Fest , CSM , and the Black Feminist Library . Chloe is a vocal advocate for various social justice issues, including anti-racism, LGBTQ+ discrimination, intersectionality, and body positivity. She is passionate about educating others on how to create a more equitable world. Chloe Filani Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Somar Somar is a Business Consultant and Advisor with a wealth of experience in DEI and organizational culture. She has worked with top companies such as Google , Vodafone , and HSBC for over 7 years. Somar has Iraqi roots and was raised in the UK but currently resides in Mexico. She recently helped Natura &Co , the largest publicly traded B-Corp , develop their first DEI strategy and capture DEI data. When she is not working, Somar volunteers as a mentor and tutor to students from marginalized communities. She is an expert in DEI, culture change, community building, recruitment, and workplace allyship. Somar Ibrahim Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Nats Nats has been living in Spain for 20 years. He is the artistic director of the Coro Kudyapi, a group of musically inclined young Filipinos in Barcelona. He is also Publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the The Filipino Expat Magazine. Nats Sisma Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Marie-Helene Diversity & Inclusion have been at the heart of Marie-Helene’s career since the start. As an out, gay woman, inclusion, visibility and acceptance have been constant drivers in her career. Today she is Global Inclusion, Diversity & Belonging Business Partner at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty , where she leads DEI initiatives globally. In addition to this, Marie-Helene has been involved in the Pride Employee Resource Group in the Allianz Group since 2018 – and has been the Chair since January 2022. In this role she sets the strategy for LGBTQ+ inclusion for the Allianz Group worldwide. She is very vocal and active on social media on LGBTQ+ inclusion. Her engagement and dedication was recognised last year by her receiving an award in France of Role Model LGBT Leader by L’Autre Cercle . Marie-Helene Tyack Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/they) Alex Alex is a trans non-binary person based in London. They currently work full-time for a homeless social care support charity. Before making a recent career change, Alex was previously a graduate trainee at a large consulting firm, working across Banking Risk consultancy, HR consultancy and Audit. He simultaneously worked with the firm’s LGBT-network, representing the firm at multiple LGBT recruitment events, and reviewed the firm’s policies regarding LGBT-inclusivity. Alex transitioned while at work, and learnt to juggle personal challenges and uncertainty, while maintaining workplace full-engagement. Alex Howell Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(they/them) Gayathiri Gayathiri is a Tamil, disabled poet and organiser. A child of war refugees, they're interested in how language shapes belonging and how we might use it to queer the future. Gayathiri has spoken on decolonising literature, access and sex education for Bloody Good Period, Audible, Sex Money Power with Sara Pascoe, Bi Pride UK and UK Black Pride. Gayathiri runs the poetry workshops ‘WORD-BENDERS’ and ‘Queer Poetry Sauna’ at Hackney Baths. They’re a co-author of Sex Ed: An Inclusive Teenage Guide to Sex and Relationships. Gayathiri won the Disabled Poets Prize 2024 and their debut novel-in-verse is forthcoming with Faber. Gayathiri Kamalakanthan Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Cindy Cindy is an award winning digital communication consultant with more than 10 years of experience in the social and digital communication field, developing strategies in MENA for brands such as New Suez Canal, Qi, Kimberly Clark, British American Tobacco, Coca Cola, The Cheesecake Factory, GROHE, Unilever, Roche, UNICEF, LG, Volkswagen and Nissan. She is an advocate for volunteer work with cultural and tourism sustainability NGO’s such as Anna Lindh foundation, the cultural center in Zouk Mikael, WHL and Souk el Tayeb. She’s also the co-founder of Barcelona-based Lebanese restaurant, Bērytī. Cindy Nehme Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Nadu Nadu is the founder of The Zoo XYZ, which is a black-owned, female-owned, global events agency based in the UK. Nadu represents the LGBTQ+ community with over 16 years of experience in the industry. The Zoo XYZ is an extension and a culmination of Nadu’s passion for curating memorable experiences built on expertise and community. Nadu is committed to making an everlasting impact on the event industry where diversity and representation are key. She achieves this by providing opportunities, training and empowering individuals to explore the event industry. Nadu is always sure to bring a team of talented industry experts along the journey. Nadu Placca Rodriguez Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/they) Marty Marty Davies is a proud attention-seeker. She is an award-winning creative strategist, campaigner, writer, advertising industry thought-leader and changemaker. An expert at the point where LGBTQIA+ history and culture and the creative industries and attention economy meet. They are Campaign’s first transgender columnist and have written extensively on the state of queer representation in advertising - shortlisted for columnist of the year. Marty led Outvertising’s call for brands to stand their ground during Pride month in 2023 and gained a commitment from the top 10 media agencies (representing £6.9Bn.) to divest adspend from misinformation in the media. They are the founder of creative strategy consultancy Smarty Pants Consultancy and the founder of Trans+ History Week CIC - a new globally recognised week in the calendar to celebrate the momentous and millennia old history of trans+ people. They were named on both the DIVA Power List and Pride Power List in 2024 and were named one of PinkNews’ 21 global activists of 2023. Marty Davies Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Karim Karim El Oteify is the Founder and CEO of The Wheels of Impact, specializing in DEI, communication, and change management to foster employee engagement and inclusivity. Through storytelling, tailored workshops, and consultancy, he combines empathy, expertise, and facilitation to drive meaningful transformation. Originally from Cairo and now based in the Netherlands for over six years, Karim’s work reflects his commitment to sustainable change and equity. He founded Assist NL to support the international community and led ErasmusX’s communications, amplifying its team’s diversity as a strength. He also contributed to Diverse Leaders in Tech, promoting representation through community building. Karim El Oteify Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(she/her) Ashtar Ashtar a passionate Motion Designer, originally from Homs, Syria, but currently living in Spain and pursuing higher education at Idep Barcelona. Disability and feminist advocacy play a main role in her work. As a war survivor, refugee, and activist, she uses art to make a change and tell the unheard stories of underprivileged people. She works in a wide range of creative disciplines including motion design, animation, and illustration. She has an extremely positive attitude towards life with a great ambition to make a change. Ashtar speaks on topics such as LGBTQ+ discrimination, disability, body positivity, self-empowerment, culture change, activism and trauma. Ashtar Alahmad Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us

(he/him) Yeison Yesison is a Colombian and Spanish multidisciplinary artist with a Masters in Contemporary Performative and Technological Art from the University of the Basque Country . He lives in Barcelona where practices Drag Art, Contemporary Dance and independent Theatre. His career is linked to dramaturgy, dance and audiovisuals. He has participated in several collective exhibitions, audiovisual projections and theatrical performances. He has recently been the winner of the 1st Prize at the Sitges Queer Fest with his dance theater piece "Yoko Nofue" . He is interested in identity, bodies, narrative and collective creation. Yeison Forero Looking for a Guest Speake r ? Get in touch Our Recent Articles... Queer Journeys | Elliot Theodor. WCS x Barcelona Expat Life The Future of Intersex Inclusion | Awo Dufie. Create Space for Change. We work with 100+ Businesses, ERGs and Change-Leaders providing bespoke DEI solutions. Through consultancy we design shared learning experiences, produce insights and craft content that support individuals with strengthening their roles as change-agents within their communities and organisations. Discover our bespoke corporate solutions... Work with us