Ellen Jones is an award-winning author, strategist, and campaigner, recognised globally for her advocacy work in advancing LGBTQ+ rights and fostering inclusive environments. For over a decade, Ellen has been at the forefront of campaigns designed to empower marginalised communities and drive meaningful social change. Her work is rooted in a commitment to practical solutions, ensuring that diversity and inclusion are not just aspirations but tangible outcomes. Ellen’s upcoming book, Outrage: Why the Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality Is Not Won, and What You Can Do About It, scheduled for release in 2025, promises to be a seminal guide for allies and advocates alike.
Ellen has collaborated with some of the world’s leading organisations to enhance diversity and inclusion strategies, with a focus on LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent inclusion. She has delivered training and consultancy for global brands including Google, Adobe, Universal Music, M&C Saatchi, and Soho House. Her expertise has been sought after by prestigious cultural institutions such as the National Portrait Gallery, the Tate, and the BFI. In addition to her corporate work, Ellen has partnered with non-profits like Stonewall, UNICEF, and Girlguiding, equipping these organisations with tools to address systemic inequality.
Over the years, Ellen’s achievements have been recognised with numerous accolades. She was named Stonewall’s Young Campaigner of the Year and received the MTV EMA Generation Change Award for her impactful advocacy. In 2024, she was selected as one of six women for the WACL Represent Me campaign, created in partnership with Snap, YouTube, and Pinterest, for her work in driving female representation across digital platforms. These honours, combined with her feature as one of Attitude Magazine’s “101 LGBTQ Trailblazers,” underscore her influence in the field.
A skilled storyteller, Ellen uses empathy and humour to engage audiences on complex topics, making her an exceptional keynote speaker. She has addressed diverse audiences, from university students at Cambridge and Queen Mary to seasoned professionals at Atlassian and Ocado. Her ability to connect with people across generations and industries has cemented her reputation as a trusted voice for equality, inspiring organisations and individuals to take actionable steps toward a more inclusive future.
Ellen Jones is regularly booked to engage audiences at events, read their latest feedback below:
“Ellen is a charming, intelligent voice who can translate for the rest of us with humour, empathy and insight.”
“Ellen was a guest speaker on a Vodafone panel around Neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ identities. She brought such deep subject matter expertise as well as her own lived experience to the conversation and really brought the topic to life! Incredibly informative and engaging.”
“Ellen was on the panel for a pride event I put on for disabled LGBTQ+ people. She was a brilliant, powerful speaker, balancing the challenges faced by the community with celebration.”
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