About Us
When you work with us, you are working with a team of consultants who are committed to creating places where everyone can thrive and progress. We work in a collaborative, non-judgemental and supportive way to create inclusive organisations.
What makes us special?
1. We like the human touch
We prefer the human touch. We are not an automated organisation, we want to talk to you and understand your concerns. We want to respond to your questions and suggestions. We create bespoke work to meet your specific needs.
2. We’re a diverse and experienced team
Our entire team of associate consultants have experience of senior leadership and have identities which experience exclusion meaning we are able to use 360 degree perspectives to solve your problems and create solutions which are actionable and impactful.
3. We have proven expertise across sectors
We’ve got decades of experience in our team. We’re experts, we conduct research, work in universities, and write papers. We have supported pharmaceutical, arts, education, AI, finance and corporate sectors.
Shonagh Reid
DIRECTOR
As Director of Spotlight Inclusion, Shonagh Reid uses her experience as a senior leader in the education and arts sectors, to identify critical areas for cultural and inclusion transformation.
Shonagh is a regular judge for the Inclusion Award for Optimus MAT Excellence Awards and has supported Arts Council England in a number of projects, including diversifying the classical music sector. Having been nominated for an award for Inspirational Leadership, Shonagh uses her leadership skills as a Chair for MishMash Music and Vice Chair at Talawa Theatre Company.
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mezze eade
CONSULTANT & FACILITATOR
mezze is the Diversity and Inclusion Associate at Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and an Advisor for Bloomsbury Lit in Colour. mezze worked with Pearson and AQA exam boards to increase global majority representation in their GCSE and A Level Exam Specifications. mezze eade is also a creative engagement practitioner and has worked with the Donmar, National Theatre, The Old Vic, Theatre Royal Stratford East, UEL (University of East London) and Young Vic.
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Adam Brett
CONSULTANT & FACILITATOR
Adam (he/him) is a Lecturer and Researcher in Education at the University of Derby. He is also the co-founder of Pride & Progress: an organisation that supports schools to develop their LGBT+ inclusion. Adam has 15 years of teaching experience in secondary schools, holding a variety of leadership positions, most recently as the DEI lead. He also has a Doctorate in Education exploring how schools can become more inclusive spaces.
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Jo Brassington
CONSULTANT & FACILITATOR
Adam (he/him) is a Lecturer and Researcher in Education at the University of Derby. He is also the co-founder of Pride & Progress: an organisation that supports schools to develop their LGBT+ inclusion. Adam has 15 years of teaching experience in secondary schools, holding a variety of leadership positions, most recently as the DEI lead. He also has a Doctorate in Education exploring how schools can become more inclusive spaces.