Royal Town Planning Institute
Machel Bogues is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in equality, diversity, and inclusivity (ED&I) initiatives across various sectors. Currently serving as the Equality Diversity and Inclusion Manager at the Royal Town Planning Institute, Machel leads the development and implementation of the RTPI CHANGE ED&I Action Plan, engaging with key stakeholders to promote inclusivity within the planning profession. As a Freelance Consultant for Abeng Ltd, Machel collaborates with UK Parliament to create resources for Black History Month. Additional roles include Associate Researcher at Visual Identities in Art and Design at the University of Johannesburg and Project Manager at the Victoria and Albert Museum, where Machel focused on enhancing engagement with BAME visitors. Previous positions involve advisory roles at the Bernie Grant Trust and as a Researcher for Bernie Grant MP, highlighting a commitment to equality and community engagement. Machel holds a Master's degree in Theory and Method in Social Sciences from UCL and a BA Hons in African History from the University of Sussex.
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Royal Town Planning Institute
The Royal Town Planning Institute champions the power of planning in creating prosperous places and vibrant communities. Using our expertise and research we bring evidence and thought leadership to shape planning policies and thinking, putting the profession at the heart of society's big debates. We set the standards of planning education and professional behaviour that give planners a unique ability to meet complex economic, social and environmental challenges. We are the only body in the UK that confers Chartered status to planners, the highest professional qualification sought after by employers. We support our members throughout their careers, offering them a wide of range of opportunities to learn and share ideas and skills.