Remuneration, EDI and People Committee (REPCo)
The REPCo will hold the Institute to account on its performance on EDI and ensure it remains a high priority for senior leadership. You can see more details regarding our Board of Trustees on our governance page.
EDI Advisory Group
The EDI Advisory Group will be responsible for shaping and coordinating the EDI strategy and ensuring the tasks set out in the accompanying action plan are completed in good time. Co-chaired by the COO and a senior research colleague, it meets every two months and is attended by staff from across the Institute, with representatives from different departments and roles. The chairs of the staff network groups attend to feed back on policy and proposals and to facilitate feedback from the network groups.
“The Institute has the opportunity, responsibility and privilege to lead research that prioritises diversity and inclusion throughout the AI lifecycle – design, development, deployment and monitoring”
Anjali Mazumder, AI and Justice and Human Rights Theme Lead and co-chair (Research) of the EDI Advisory Group
EDI Advisory Group Membership 2021-2022
Julie Alland, Head of Culture and Engagement
Jon Atkins, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Chair of the EDI Advisory Group
Donna Brown, Director of Academic Engagement
Allaine Cerwonka, Director of Academic Research Programmes
Toni Freeman, Professional Development Coordinator and Gender Equality Network Group Chair
Amy Gallimore, EDI Strategic Lead
Catherine Lawrence, Director of Programme Management
Anjali Mazumder, AI and Justice and Human Rights Theme Lead and Co-Chair (Research) of the EDI Advisory Group
Ania Oberc Lambert, Finance Business Partner
Amerik Phull, HR Advisor
Cecilia Poli, University Liaison Manager
Anujan Poologaindran, Doctoral Student
Clare Randall, Director of People
Camila Rangel Smith, Senior Research Data Scientist
Khanisa Riaz, EDI Officer
Tim Rodgers, Data Protection Manager
Jon Rowe, AI for Science and Government Programme Chair, Programme Director for Data Science for Science and Turing Fellow
Samantha Selvarajah, Academic Services Manager
Jemma Smith, Business Change Manager and Disability and Wellbeing Network Group Chair
Nigel Smith, HR Operations Manager
Joanna Stacey, Head of Events and Engagement
Kathryn Stillman, Interim Director of Communications and Engagement
Iain Styles, Turing University Lead (University of Birmingham)
Patrick Sutton, Internal Communications Manager
Kimberly Ton Mai, Enrichment Student
Ashley Van Der Casteele, Strategic Support Officer and LGBTQ+ Equality Network Group Chair
Adrian Weller, Programme Director for AI
Anneca York, Events Coordinator and Race Equality Network Group Chair
Erin Young, Research Fellow
EDI network groups
The role of the network groups is to act as ‘critical friends’ to the Institute and to provide staff with the opportunity to contribute to the developing EDI agenda.
Chaired and attended by volunteers, the network groups will be responsible for providing support within their areas to the EDI team, creating a safe space for the community to discuss relevant topics, raising awareness by organising events, promoting social networks and advancing initiatives and best practice.
Disability and Wellbeing Network Group
The Disability and Wellbeing Network Group aims to promote an inclusive environment both physically and virtually for the Turing community. We provide a forum for discussion of issues facing disabled staff, students and researchers, operating in accordance with the 'social model' of disability, which recognises that it is systemic barriers, negative attitudes and exclusion that prevents people with diverse abilities from fully participating and realising their aspirations. We also focus on the promotion of wellbeing for all members of the Turing community.
Jemma Smith, Business Change Manager and Network Group Chair
Glenn Abastillas, Senior Data Scientist
Julie Alland, Head of Culture and Engagement
Jon Atkins, COO
James Lloyd, Science Writer
Harriet McCann, Academic Programmes Manager
Michelle McCartney, Resourcing Advisor
Amerik Phull, HR Advisor
Griffith Rees, Postgraduate Research Associate
Sharmila Ryall, Operations Manager
Samantha Selvarajah, Academic Services and Wellbeing Manager
Otis Smith, Facilities Assistant
Jason Venturi, HR Administrator
Gender Equality Network Group
The Turing Gender Equality Network (GEN) was launched in September 2021 to provide a forum for the discussion of barriers in respect of gender for staff, students and researchers.
The GEN strives to be a safe and comfortable space and recognises that individuals may wish to define themselves in the binary female/male sense or as non-binary or gender fluid and will be welcoming to all.
The GEN will work with the Institute and its EDI Advisory Group to identify and address barriers to gender equality and will promote the inclusion of women and non-binary staff, students and researchers in respect of recruitment, pay, development and promotion.
Toni Freeman, Professional Development Coordinator and Network Group Chair
Mafalda Cunha, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer - AI for Science and Government
Jennifer Ding, Research Application Manager - Tools, Practices and Systems Programme
Ayesha Dunk, Training Officer
Kai Ling Gan, Commercial/IP Lawyer
Vicky Hellon, Community Manager - Health and Medical Sciences Programme
Valery Otieno, Research Assistant - Public Policy Programme
Harley Pearce, Resourcing Officer
Achintya Rao, Community Manager - Tools, Practices and Systems
Malvika Sharan, Senior Researcher - Tools, Practices and Systems
Helena Showell, Programme Manager
Hannah Sweeney, Programme Manager - AI for Science and Government
Erin Young, Research Fellow for Women in Data Science
LGBTQ+ Equality Network Group
The aim of the LGBTQ+ Equality Network Group is to identify and address barriers to the recruitment, development and promotion of the LGBTQ+ community in the Institute, and provide social and networking opportunities for our LGBTQ+ community.
Ashley Van de Casteele, Strategic Support Officer and Network Group Chair
Glenn Abastillas, Senior Data Scientist
Will Connolly, Partnership Development Lead
Federico Nanni, Senior Research Data Scientist
Sophie Peacock, Personal Assistant
Otis Smith, Facilities Assistant
Cami Rincon, Research Assistant
Race Equality Network Group
A network group for all, where people of all races can discuss themes around race. We embrace our differences and aspire towards equality for all. Our activity comprises sharing opportunities, offering support, discussing concerns, and addressing racial discrimination and disadvantages in a safe and welcoming space. Aside from our regular meetings, we organise events and group meetings for specific issues, and raise awareness alongside national campaigns (such as inclusivity week and Black History Month).
Anneca York, Events and Engagement Officer and Network Group Chair
Ruth Ahnert, Turing Fellow
Vanessa Bayliss, Personal Assistant
Catherine Cunningham, Senior Finance Business Partner
Jacquelyn El Nemer, Executive Assistant
Kemi Fadeyi, HR Operations and Payroll Officer
Samantha Gardiner, Assistant Financial Accountant
Monique Harry, Reception and Office Support
Harriet McCann, Academic Programmes Manager
Daisy Parry, DSG Administrator
André Piza, Research Project Manager
Amber Raza, Research Project Manager
Khanisa Riaz, Research Project Manager
Otis Smith, Facilities Assistant
Charlie Thomas, International Officer
Alaric Williams, Research Project Manager