Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Team

We prioritise and involve the most minoritised groups in each area of our work, and take targeted action where needed to achieve better outcomes for all. 

We do this by:

co-developing and delivering a series of projects, programmes and initiatives
setting key milestones against which we track and communicate progress
ensuring equity is at the heart of Wellcome’s strategy and how Wellcome works.

All of our work from now until 2026 will serve:

Being an inclusive employer
Being an inclusive funder
Establishing and leading on inclusive research design and practice.

Meet the team

Jimmy Volmink
Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer
Wellcome
Jimmy joined Wellcome in 2023 as Chief Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Officer and leads our work to become an inclusive funder. He works in partnership with the whole executive leadership team to support Wellcome in becoming an inclusive employer.
Connect with Jimmy:
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- LinkedIn

Lauren Couch
Associate Director, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Research and Funding Equity

Diego Baptista
Head of Research and Funding Equity
Connect with Diego:
- LinkedIn
- X
Dr Lilian Hunt
EDIS Lead
Teresa Cisneros
Senior Practice Manager
Gearóid Maguire
Practice Manager
Sophie Demellweek
Senior Practice Officer
Robin Craig
EDIS Comms & Administration Officer