Stonewall Stories

Name: Stella Gardiner
Role: Environment Support Manager
Organisation: Transport for London
Sector: Transport How does your identity relate to your work?

I'm a transgender woman, who transitioned five years ago. I'm also open about my bisexuality. I’ve worked for Transport...

Name: Samantha Morgan-Nicholson
Role: Regional Manager – North East
Organisation: British Triathlon Federation
Sector: Sport How does your identity relate to your work?

For most of my career, I’ve been comfortable and open about being gay. This allows me to focus on my role...

Name: S Chelvan
Role: Barrister
Organisation: No5 Barristers’ Chambers
Sector: Law How does your identity relate to your work?

I’m black, gay, a first-generation immigrant and living with disability – I’ve always identified and celebrated my 'difference' at the core of a...

Name: Ray Vincent
Role: Associate Chaplain
Organisation: Chaplaincy at the University of South Wales
Sector: Education How does your identity relate to your work?

I’m a gay man and a semi-retired Baptist minister working as part of the University Chaplaincy team. The...

Name: Pierrette Squires
Role: Collections & Conservation Officer
Organisation: Bolton Museum
Sector: Museums How does your identity relate to your work?

I’m lucky to be well supported at work and haven’t experienced any biphobia. But I noticed how little I was...

Name: Paige Horton
Role: Diversity & Inclusion Advisor
Organisation: Citi
Sector: Investment Banking and Asset Management Do you feel comfortable being out at work?

I feel very comfortable being out at work. I do find that not many people have heard of, or understand,...

Name: Nathan Walker
Role: Senior Lecturer in Fine Art & Photography
Organisation: York St John University
Sector: Education How does your identity relate to your work?

I’m an artist and poet, and I currently teach across a range of creative subjects. My expertise is in...

Name: Martin Pong
Role: Management Consultant
Organisation: Oliver Wyman
Sector: Professional Services How does your identity relate to your work?

As a first-generation East Asian immigrant who identifies as gay, I’m often aware that I’m different to those around me. With...