About Michelle

Michelle Daltry is a Principal Consultant at Inclusive Employers, bringing over two decades of experience in driving Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within sport and physical activity. Before joining Inclusive Employers, Michelle served as Partnership Manager for Disability Sport Wales for 19 years, where she championed inclusive practices across the sector.

Michelle is passionate about supporting organisations to address inequalities both in the workplace and beyond. Her leadership roles in national and international inclusion networks reflect her commitment to creating environments where everyone can thrive.

Experience

Michelle’s extensive experience includes:

• Leading strategic EDI initiatives within sport and physical activity
• Advising organisations on inclusive policy development and cultural change
• Chairing and co-founding networks to advance LGBT+ inclusion in sport
• Delivering consultancy and training to embed inclusion across diverse sectors

She has held influential positions such as Chair of the Welsh Wheelchair Rugby Association and Chair of LGBT Sport Cymru, and co-founded the UK LGBTIQ+ Sport Alliance. Michelle also serves as the Welsh Lead for the global Football v Homophobia campaign.

Skills

Michelle is recognised for her ability to influence cultural change and build inclusive strategies. Her key skills include:

• EDI consultancy and strategic planning
• Inclusive leadership development
• Policy review and implementation
• Stakeholder engagement and advocacy
• Training design and facilitation

Her expertise spans workplace inclusion and community engagement, making her a trusted advisor for organisations seeking sustainable change.

Achievements

Michelle’s commitment to inclusion has earned her national recognition. In 2020, she was ranked number eight on the Pinc List of the 50 most influential LGBT+ people in Wales, acknowledging her impact on advancing equality in sport and society.

She lives by the words of Maya Angelou:

“Do the best you can until you know better. Then when you know better, do better.”

This philosophy underpins her approach to continuous learning and improvement in EDI work.

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