Ellie Thompson | PR Professional | Communications Lead at Diversity and Ability

Ellie is Communications Lead at Diversity and Ability where she crafts and manages all communications, advocating for accessible and inclusive messaging. Ellie's perspective as a disabled, neurodiverse, queer woman ensures her work is informed by personal experiences navigating disabling barriers in education and the workplace.

Ellie is a prolific contributor to journals and global online publications, sharing valuable insights on inclusive communication. She has also hosted and facilitated panel discussions at prominent inclusion events, including D&A's inaugural conference and discussions at the House of Commons.

Beyond her professional achievements, Ellie's heart belongs to Brighton, her hometown, where she completed an MSc in Experimental Psychology at the University of Sussex. She loves to spend her free time running on Brighton seafront, exploring the local charity shops, and hunting for the best local pub quiz.