Join our panel drawn from across the LGBTI+ community as they discuss the concept of allyship based on their own lived experiences.
Taking place during LGBT+ History Month, this event will shine a light on the different identities and experiences within the community. Our panel includes alumni, student and colleague perspectives, and will consider what it means to be an LGBTI+ ally.
The panel will answer audience questions during the Q&A session following the panel discussion.
About the speakers
Anick Soni (he/him), Creative Consultant, Writer and Researcher (Law LLB, 2017)
Anick Soni FRSA (he/him) is an award-winning creative consultant, writer and researcher. He works across Education, Non-Profits and Media. He is focused on the creation of purposeful content, done well, and made accessible. Anick holds a degree in Law and is working towards a diploma in psychology, and his first book for children.
Georgia Barrett (she/her), President, University of Westminster LGBTQ+ Society (Museums, Galleries and Contemporary Culture MA, 2022)
Georgia is an advocate for both inclusion and accessibility, particularity in art spaces. Throughout her Undergraduate degree she has focused on community based arts and outreach and is now involved in a variety of support and outreach groups at the university. Georgia will be talking not only about her experience as a member of the LGBTI+ community but also what it means to be an ally and the impact we can all have on creating a safe and welcoming community.
Georgia is currently completing a MA at Westminster, which explores the role of art in contemporary culture and the modern day issues affecting museum and gallery spaces. Georgia also holds voluntary positions as a Student Representative and an Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Representative at the University. Throughout her life and work, Georgia strives to create welcoming spaces for all needs, abilities, and identities. She believes everyone should have access to safe spaces where creativity and connection can flourish.
Jamie Wareham (he/him), Digital Content Producer, Audience Development Lead and Journalist (Radio Production BA, 2014)
Jamie Wareham is an award-winning digital content producer, audience development lead and journalist. He is also the founder of QueerAF, a community interest company that was first born as a podcast on the University of Westminster campuses with National Student Pride. The organisation is now a community interest company and platform funding queer creatives to launch their career. As well as commissioning marginalised queer identities to make content, they are building a new generation of queer media professionals to work with, and in the media (to change it).
Jamie's history in journalism has seen him tell stories in video, audio and words that connect brands and media with audiences. With bylines and productions for The Guardian, City AM, Stand Up To Cancer and Attitude Magazine, Jamie is currently a Forbes Contributor on LGBTQ lives. He is also the Interactions Manager for narrative change charity On Road Media.
Chair: Professor Pippa Catterall (she/her), Professor of History and Policy, University of Westminster
Pippa Catterall (she/her) is a trans woman who is Professor of History and Policy at the University of Westminster and sits on the University’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee. She has published extensively on topics ranging from religion and politics to constitutional history, and her current research focuses on the history and inclusivity of public space. Since 1999 she has been an editor of National Identities. In addition, she is chair of the George Lansbury Memorial Trust and of AIDS Memory UK.
