{"id":81963,"date":"2023-03-01T11:11:26","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T11:11:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/?post_type=people&#038;p=81963"},"modified":"2025-12-10T10:47:57","modified_gmt":"2025-12-10T10:47:57","slug":"laura-summers","status":"publish","type":"people","link":"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/people\/laura-summers\/","title":{"rendered":"Laura Summers"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Laura<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Laura is the <strong>Head of Training<\/strong> at Inclusive Employers, leading the design and delivery of impactful <strong>Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training programmes<\/strong> for organisations across the UK. With extensive experience in the youth, education and third sectors, Laura has embedded inclusion as a core principle throughout her career. Her in-house experience of driving cultural change enables her to provide practical, results-driven support to HR professionals and leaders looking to embed inclusion in their organisations.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Laura\u2019s professional background includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Leading <strong>EDI training strategy<\/strong> and programme development<\/li>\n<li>Driving cultural change initiatives within organisations<\/li>\n<li>Supporting HR teams and leaders to embed inclusive practices<\/li>\n<li>Collaborating with national organisations to deliver accessible opportunities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prior to joining Inclusive Employers, Laura worked in roles where inclusion was a golden thread, including projects that opened doors for underrepresented groups and created equitable experiences.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skills<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Laura combines strategic insight with hands-on delivery to help organisations achieve measurable inclusion outcomes. Her key skills include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>EDI training design and facilitation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Inclusive leadership development<\/li>\n<li>Cultural change programme implementation<\/li>\n<li>Stakeholder engagement and collaboration<\/li>\n<li>Coaching and mentoring for HR professionals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Her ability to translate complex inclusion challenges into practical solutions makes her a trusted partner for organisations seeking to create inclusive workplaces.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Achievements<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>One of Laura\u2019s most memorable achievements was during her time at Girlguiding, where she collaborated with the Royal Opera House to provide <strong>3,000 young people with free access to a ballet performance<\/strong>. Through meticulous planning and inclusive design, Laura ensured that all access and learning needs were met, creating an unforgettable experience for every participant.<\/p>\n<p>Her guiding principle:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cThere is no need to continue doing things that are not helping you achieve your goals or that are no longer giving you joy.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with our inclusion professionals<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Our team can provide expert support to advance your inclusion journey. If you would like to explore how our colleagues could work with your organisation to create an inclusive work culture, complete our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/about\/contact-us\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;form and a friendly member of our team will be in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Laura Laura is the Head of Training at Inclusive Employers, leading the design and delivery of impactful Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) training programmes for organisations across the UK. With extensive experience in the youth, education and third sectors, Laura has embedded inclusion as a core principle throughout her career. 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