Connecting Mental Health and D.E.I. - A conversation with Ana Faro

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Ana Faro is an Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI), Culture and Workplace Wellbeing specialist, with over 15 years of experience in the Higher Education sector and with the commitment to create positive social impact. She joins Jo on this podcast to talk about mental health and her work as a specialist in Diversity, Equality, & Inclusion (DEI).

Ana studied Molecular Biology & Genetics at University of Lisbon, Portugal, and has a PhD in Stem Cell Biology & Cancer from Utrecht University, The Netherlands. In 2010, Ana moved to the UK to pursue her postdoctoral studies in Developmental Neurobiology, at University College London.

Throughout her career as a scientist, Ana was always committed to creating opportunities for students from underrepresented and disadvantaged backgrounds to access experience and gain insight into a career in academia.

A few years ago, Ana left the bench and followed her passion for EDI to carve a new career path where she supports Academic institutions in building inclusive workplace cultures with a focus on equity of experiences, belongingness, mental health and wellbeing.

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