Tom Vodden is a Consulting Business Psychologist at Lexxic. He holds master’s level degrees in Occupational Psychology and Psychology of Education. Tom specialises in providing psychologically informed consultancy to help create more neuro-inclusive workplaces.

Tom trained as a Business Psychologist following an extensive career in the education and children’s service sectors in the UK and overseas, working as a teacher, speaker, consultant and trainer. His recent research into the workplace experiences of individuals diagnosed with ADHD in adulthood will be presented to the European Association of Work and Organization Psychology conference in Prague in May 2025.

Chance Bleu-Montgomery is a testament to resilience and transformation. Overcoming childhood trauma, the loss of his sister, and personal struggles that led to incarceration, Chance turned adversity into growth. Prison became a period of deep reflection, sparking his journey toward recovery and purpose. Upon release, he committed to creating a better future, driven by perseverance and a desire to uplift others. Now, as Partner Support Manager at Bridge of Hope Careers, he connects diverse talent with inclusive employers, ensuring opportunities for those facing barriers. His story is one of redemption, resilience, and unwavering dedication to positive change.

Maya is the Associate Director of Operations and People at Diversity and Ability, an award-winning social enterprise led by and for Disabled people. She brings expertise in operational strategy, safeguarding, and inclusive people management, fostering workplace cultures where everyone thrives.

At D&A, Maya supports teams delivering one-to-one support to disabled and neurodiverse people while coaching the staff team. With a Master’s in Gender Studies and a foundation in intersectional feminism, she champions disability equality through people-centred leadership. She also serves on the board of the Good Night Out Campaign, advocating for safe and inclusive nightlife spaces.

Julia Humphreys is currently the Head of Learning and Development at Digital Catapult. She focuses on fostering a diverse, inclusive, and progressive learning culture, while building organizational capabilities and supporting career development and progression opportunities. Julia is a Fellow of the CIPD and LPI and brings broad experience across global listed businesses in Technology, Media, as well as smaller start-ups and the public sector. She is deeply committed to Gender, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion, recognizing that it is not only the right thing to do but also essential for driving better organizational outcomes and innovation.

Mel is Mum to a brilliant neurodivergent son and, following his diagnosis, she sought to increase her awareness and knowledge of neurodiverse conditions. As a neurodiversity champion, Mel now takes every opportunity to increase awareness and appreciation of the brilliance of neurodiverse talent and supports organisations to become neuroinclusive throughout the employee lifecycle. She is a regular guest speaker, trainer and podcast contributor and her regular content shares on LinkedIn are well received.