Alongside her business, Jo holds a number of voluntary positions. She is a Trustee of the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, co-chair of BCS Women, a member of the Industry Advisory Board for TechUp bootcamps, and a Board Director of AI ethics and audit charity, ForHumanity. She is a ForHumanity Certified Auditor (FHCA) for Automated Employment Decision Tools.
Jo began her career as an engineer, developing enterprise software for global industry, spanning oil & gas, automotive, aerospace and marine sectors. Having pivoted her focus from the technical to human dimensions of engineering, Jo now uses quantitative and qualitative evidence to underpin impactful change programmes. She holds an MSc in Organisational and Business Psychology, with thesis research topic “Lessons for Gender and Racial Diversity within Technology”. She brings deep understanding of the engineering culture, and lived experience within it, to her work in support of diversity and inclusion in tech and engineering domains.
Currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Global Leadership and Change from Pepperdine University, Jodi’s research intersects AI, data, and human subject experimentation. As a Fellow at ForHumanity (New York), she played a pivotal role in establishing independent audit criteria for AI, autonomous, and algorithmic systems across multiple regulatory jurisdictions within the U.S. and abroad.
Recognized as one of the top 100 Brilliant Women in AI Ethics (2023), Jodi is a frequent lecturer and author on topics related to AI and data threat intelligence and mitigation. She holds multiple certifications from leading organizations, including the Center for AI and Digital Policy, CISA, and Idaho National Laboratories.
Carrie has successfully led numerous L&D initiatives, including a global conference for Vialto Partners, which engaged over 6,000 participants across multiple time zones, and creating a performance enablement framework for Save the Children UK. Her roles have included Specialist in Global L&D at Vialto Partners, Interim Change Manager at the Gambling Commission, and People and Organisation Development Manager at Aggreko. Additionally, she has served as a visiting lecturer at several universities, such as Winchester and Liverpool John Moore, where she specializes in organisational development and strategic operations management.
As an accomplished author and effective communicator, Carrie brings a persuasive and energetic style to her work, developing productive networks and partnerships. She holds an MA in Human Resource Management, a Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Development, and various certifications from the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD). Her clients span FMCG, industrial, manufacturing, and professional services industries across the UK, Europe, and the Middle East.
Carrie's unique perspective as an autistic individual enriches her consultancy approach, bringing a fresh lens to problem-solving and offering innovative solutions. Her autism enhances her ability to empathise and connect with others, underscoring the immense value of neurodiversity in driving creativity and innovation.
For innovative and sustainable L&D solutions, Carrie offers a unique blend of creativity, curiosity, and strategic expertise.
With a career that has shaped a diverse skill set in entrepreneurship, Julia’s mission is to empower and connect businesswomen, especially from ethnic minorities.
Julia is also founder of Effect UK, a support network for business women from ethnic minorities and diverse nationalities.
Gina's community-building journey began in the UK in 2005 when she became a founding member of The Athena Network, taking on the role of Operations Director in 2008. Her early work in the UK laid the foundation for her commitment to women's economic empowerment.
After moving to Singapore in 2010, Gina focused her advocacy on bridging the technology gender gap and launched Connected Women Singapore in 2013.
In 2016, she moved back to the Philippines where she co-founded Connected Women, now known as Mettamatch, as a job matching platform for Filipino women freelancers, with a mission to make technology skills and professional development training accessible to women regardless of their location, race, education, or financial standing.
In 2020, the organisation now specialises in socially responsible outsourcing for the AI industry.
Mettamatch has earned global recognition for its work in inclusive innovation, the future of work, e-employment, and women's empowerment.
Gina frequently represents Mettamatch and the Philippines at national and international technology conferences. Her international engagements include the World Congress on Innovation & Technology (Penang 2022, Sabah 2023), the World Summit AI (Amsterdam 2022), UN Global Architecture of AI Workshop (New York 2023), The Taiwan Internet Governance Forum (Taiwan 2023), and UNCTAD eWeek Women Fight Back: Combatting Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (Geneva 2023).
In 2022, Gina was honoured as a finalist in the global Women in AI awards by Venturebeat and as a recipient of the prestigious TOWNS award (The Outstanding Women in the Nation's Service), celebrating her exceptional dedication, talent, and positive contributions to society. She currently serves on the Board of Trustees of De La Salle University.
Martin is a Chartered Engineer, Chartered Geologist, and a Fellow of the Institute of Diversity and Equality Professionals. He serves as the Geological Society Vice President for EDI and other committees.
Recognised in the UK top 100 manufacturing leaders in 2023 for digital transformers and innovator, she currently serves on the Women in Manufacturing UK (WiM) Industry Advisory Board, where she contributes her expertise to advocate for greater gender diversity and equity within the sector. Additionally, she is an active member of the Dorset Engineering and Manufacturing Steering Group (DEMC) working to shape government policy and promote sustainable growth in local industry.
Amy is dedicated to empowering the next generation of engineers while championing initiatives that create more equitable opportunities across the field.