Stefania Paolini (PhD, Professor): Stefania is Professor of Social and Intercultural Psychology at Durham University, with expertise in social cohesion and inclusion. Stefania's research explores 'when' and 'why' getting to know individuals from disadvantaged groups affects the way these groups are seen and treated. Stefania has published on topics of intergroup contact, friendship, emotions, and motivations for contact in peaceful and post conflict societies. She is passionate about equity, diversity and inclusion in academia, science, and all levels of society, and has received awards for her EDI work on intergroup dialogue and minority empowerment.

Trevor K. James (PhD, Associate Professor): Trevor is an Associate Professor in the Psychology Department at Durham University where he lectures on EDI and prejudice. He has served on the EDI Board for the British Psychological Society and led the mentoring strand for Project Northeast (a £2.1m Office for Students funded project that improves access and participation for racially minoritized students across Northeast universities in the UK). He has an educational podcast on EDI called, 'Equality on the Mind'.