About Us

Lyndsey Britton-Lee (she/her)

Specialises in the social science aspects of Diversity & Inclusion

Lyndsey has over 10 years coaching experience and became an accredited NLP (Neuro Linguistics Programming) Practitioner in 2014. She specialises in the social science aspects of Diversity and Inclusion. She has recently been part of a national DfE funded research trial with the Institute of Physics focussing on Improving Gender Balance in secondary schools. Following that, an inclusion project encompassing all underrepresented groups, taking a holistic, whole school approach to exploring barriers to inclusion for post-16 physics uptake.

Lynsey Harbottle (she/her)

Specialises in inclusive hiring

Lynsey has an extensive background in coaching and mentoring young people in both STEM and tech skills through a wide-ranging variety of activities, programmes and boot camps including; AI, robotics, coding and careers. Since 2015, Lynsey has been raising awareness with our future workforce around career opportunities, increasing aspiration and bridging gaps with visible role models of underrepresented groups in STEM. Lynsey specialises in inclusive hiring and brings her actionable strategies into all areas of an organisation’s recruitment and retention processes to really harness their reputation as an employer of choice.

Our Ambassadors

We are delighted to be supported by an esteemed group of ambassadors who not only share our vision, mission and values – they continue to champion our mutual interests in driving change to address inequality.

Jacqueline de Rojas CBE

President
techUK

“Every time we create the space for women to come together to regain confidence, build a network and ignite ambition amazing things happen. I am entirely inspired by the opportunity that 50:50 is creating and am excited to be part of it”

Brian
Ballantyne

D&I Leader
Amazon

“Men have a key role to play in gender equality, and that’s why I’m supporting 50:50 in getting men involved as champions for a balanced workplace and society.”

Debbie
Forster MBE

“I’m delighted to support 50:50. We need to tackle the issues around diversity in the sector and having initiatives like this not only helps companies create the right kind of culture but benefits employees, businesses and the economy as a whole”

Ruth
Harrison

Managing Director
ThoughtWorks

“We should never underestimate the power of community. 50:50 creates a safe forum, that brings all gender identities, of all backgrounds together to share ideas, learn, teach and inspire each other. This initiative is helping move the gender diversity agenda forward”

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