Cheyane

Unlocked Ambassador, 2022 Cohort

Unlocked Ambassador Cheyane signed up to be a Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Representative during Summer Institute training. The role involved helping to provide a highly inclusive environment for all participants and staff, whilst being supported by the Unlocked Graduates Head of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion and the Programme Director through regular meetings and forums.

Cheyane worked to plan her own social event for the end of her Summer Institute to provide a safe space for Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority participants to relax:

“The social was fairly simple to plan, and I had loads of support from one of the Unlocked Events Officers and from Unlocked staff in general. It was a lot of fun! I’ve planned socials before, and it felt like people in the cohort wanted a safe space to enjoy and just relax a bit. So, I thought that as a D&I representative (and just because of who I am) I would create this social, and I hope everyone really enjoyed it. Not to be biased but we have a great group of D&I Reps, and on a wider scale, an even greater cohort!”