Catherine May

Catherine May is a senior policy and communications executive with extensive experience across the voluntary and public sectors, specializing in equality, human rights, and justice. Currently serving as the Senior External Affairs and Communications Manager at The Open University, Catherine is skilled in building impactful projects and teams. Previously, they held key roles at the Equality and Human Rights Commission, where they led communications and stakeholder initiatives, and directed a complex inquiry resulting in significant cross-Government responses. With a proven track record of influencing government policies in the UK, Catherine is passionate about promoting decarbonisation and equitable housing solutions. They are pursuing an MA in Economics at The University of Manchester.