Joanne Monck OBE
Member of the GEC Circle of Influence
Bio:
From Darkness to Light and Beyond
Joanne transitioned at the age of 58 having been born male. After her transition she became passionate about supporting the Transgender community and other minority communities advocating for lives free of hate and discrimination. She is proud supporter for gender equality.
She is a previous winner of the Diversity Category for the 2020 Rising Star Awards and in the 2021 New Year Honours list, she was recognised with an OBE for services to Transgender Equality as a Global LGBT Advocate and Independent Advisor from our late Queen. She has both a certificate of recognition, and a certificate of Commendation from the Chief Constable of Sussex Police.
Her Education Business is called From Darkness to Light and Beyond. She talks to organisations, colleges, universities and schools about her life and the importance of Allyship , understanding Unconscious bias and discrimination, and the history of Pride and its relevance in modern society
She is a proud Insights speaker for a well known prestigious and high end cruise line, an Independent Advisor to Sussex Police, East Sussex Fire and Rescue, South East Coast Ambulance Service and a volunteer for the Kent Surrey and Sussex Air Ambulance Charity. She is also an Ambassador for 4 national organisations.
Areas of specialism:
Consultant, speaker, D+I expert, Trans activist + advisor
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GEC Circle Contributions: Strengthening the GEC Framework:
Joanne Monck OBE is a prominent advocate for inclusion and a key supporter of the GEC Platform research and development. As a star in one of our GEC Circle initiatives, her interview in the 'GEC Presents' series studio films showcases her invaluable insights on driving systemic change in education. Her OBE recognises her outstanding contributions to education and social justice, and she continues to champion the voices of underrepresented groups.
