Dr Melanie Crofts

Dr. Melanie Crofts currently serves as the Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion and Associate Professor at the University of Hertfordshire, a position held since January 2024. In addition, Dr. Crofts contributes to Advance HE as a Race Equality Charter Panel member and provides independent advisory services to the Citizens Advice Equality Committee. As an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Consultant with Revolution EDI since May 2021, Dr. Crofts has held various academic positions, including Associate Professor at De Montfort University, where responsibilities encompassed serving as a Fair Outcomes Champion and addressing the experiences of BAME students. Past roles include Vice Chair and Company Director at Northamptonshire Rights and Equality Council, and Equality and Diversity Trainer for The Football Association. Educational achievements include a PhD focused on the Public Sector Equality Duty in Higher Education and multiple law degrees from the University of Northampton.