Reza Zamani

I have been aware of issues surrounding equality of opportunities for many years, but have not had the chance to actively influence practice and policies. I see the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion group as a robust process to achieving its goal of gender equality at work and, as a parent and a scientist-educator, am very happy to be involved in this process. “Equality is the soul of liberty; there is, in fact, no liberty without it.”  (Frances Wright, lecturer, writer, freethinker, feminist, abolitionist, and social reformer.)

Professor Reza Zamani, Associate Professor of Medical Science Education, College Academic Lead for EDI and EDI Group Co-Chair

Rachel Burn

As Director of College Operations for the University of Exeter Medical School, Rachel Burn has overall leadership responsibility for operational and administrative support in the College. Rachel was one of the University’s inaugural Speak Out Guardians and is currently a Stonewall Ally and sits on the University's Disability Equality Group and Race Equality Charter Mark Group; she has a strong belief that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect.

Rachel Burn, Director of College Operations and EDI Group Co-Chair

Sarah Downing

I was delighted when the Medical School was awarded the Athena SWAN Silver departmental award, as it reflects how committed we are within the College to ensuring equality and inclusivity across the board.  My role is to help the EDI Group ensure that we meet all the targets set out in our Athena SWAN Silver action plan, as well as helping them to develop other EDI activities that will take us further in the future.

Richard Smith

Equality, diversity and inclusivity sits at the core of what a University represents – the pursuit and translation of knowledge to better all of society without prejudice, and to reflect this in our own working practices by enabling and encouraging all to contribute regardless of their personal circumstances.  I have been a long-time supporter of equality, diversity and inclusivity across previous institutions and am pleased to be able to continue this at Exeter.

Professor Richard Smith, Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor and Professor of Health Economics

Ian Fussell

Ian has worked in Cornwall as a doctor since 1990 and for the Medical School ever since it first opened in the South West.  He is interested in the use of IT in Medical Education, Medical Education, Global Health, and Event Medicine. He organises teams of medical students to help provide first aid care at Glastonbury Festival and supervises students visiting a medical School in Ethiopia where he helped establish a link. He is a trustee of a charity helping bringing freash water to the region in conjunction with the Red Cross.

Ian Fussell, Associate Dean Education

Paul Francis

Professor Paul Francis, Associate Dean for Research (Interim) and Professor of Neurochemistry

Vrinda Nayak

Vrinda joined the Medical School in 2013 and she teaches and supports students on BSc Medical Sciences, BMBS and BSc Medical Imaging programmes. She is a module lead, and is also Academic Tutor for students on BSc Medical Sciences and BSc Medical Imaging programmes. She is the Placement co-ordinator for BSc Medical Sciences and is involved in arranging summer work placements. She is also STEM Insight Champion for the Medical School and is involved in arranging visits from secondary school and college teachers to promote better understanding of career choice and undergraduate programmes and enabling them to support their students.

Dr Vrinda Nayak, Lecturer (E&S) and Senior Academic Tutor for BAME Students

Sarah Dean

Through my work I see many staff profiles and CVs belonging to those applying for jobs or research grant funding. On numerous occasions I have observed profiles that often far exceed the person’s current position and I wonder why they have not yet progressed their career. I wish to see people having greater confidence to aim higher, negotiate more strongly and be recognised more explicitly for their contributions to academia. Being involved in the Athena SWAN movement was a great way to start supporting the equality agenda; it’s focus on women made sense to me as a starting point, it has been the platform for the broader Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity agenda that is now in place, and both help to create a positive working environment for us all.

Professor Sarah Dean, Professor in Psychology Applied to Rehabilitation and Health

Ben Wheeler

Cornelia Guell

I am a senior lecturer at the European Centre for Environment and Human Health in Truro and I am also the CMH representative of the Cornwall Campuses Inclusivity Group. I co-lead for our MSc in Environment and Human Health, and also manage early career research fellows and supervise PhD students. Flexibility around caregiving roles, integrating international students into the Cornwall community and accessibility of buildings and spaces are only a few of the challenges that still seem to require much needed attention and creative solutions. It seems vital to create diverse research and teaching environments that respect and support underrepresented groups in academia and their wellbeing and careers.

Dr Cornelia Guell, Lecturer (E&R), European Centre for Environment & Human Health

Anna Murray

Tristan Snowsill

I joined the EDI group as a representative for early career researchers, as I am a founder and co-chair of an early career researcher network in the college. I am also a Dignity and Respect advisor. I think it is important that EDI groups are fully representative, because otherwise they risk being seen as outlets for minority grievances and putting the burden for improvement on already disadvantaged people.

Dr Tristan Snowsill, Senior Research Fellow

Pia Leete

Dr Pia Leete, Associate Research Fellow

Cecilia Manosa Nyblon

Cecilia worked as an anthropologist/archaeologist educator in Uruguay, the USA and Panama before moving to Exeter. She was appointed as CPD Programme Officer at the University of Exeter Medical School in 2013 and is now Education and Skills Partnership Development Manager (IIB).

Cecilia Mañosa Nyblon, Education and Skills Partnership Development Manager

Claire Breading

Having begun my career in recruitment I naturally transitioned into a HR role, taking more of an interest in supporting individuals in the workplace and improving their working environment.

Claire Breading, Associate HR Business Partner

Charlotte Robson

I act as co-ordinator and facilitator for outreach work undertaken in line with the University of Exeter's commitment to widening participation in the College of Medicine and Health.

Charlotte Robson, Widening Participation Coordinator

Tom Caro

Tudor Chinnah

Dr Tudor Chinnah, Senior Lecturer (E&S), Human Anatomy and Medical Education and Senior Academic Tutor for International Students

Sam Pollard

Aimee Murray

Dr Aimee Murray, NERC Innovation Fellow

Jenny Lloyd

Dr Jenny Lloyd, Senior Lecturer in Public Health Research