Isaac Barnswell

Isaac Barnswell is an experienced professional specializing in policy and public affairs with a strong focus on LGBTQ+ equality, environmental rights, and human rights advocacy. Currently serving as a Policy & Public Affairs Officer at the Mental Health Foundation since July 2024, Isaac previously contributed as a Research & Policy Officer at Stonewall, where efforts were concentrated on developing and analyzing policies related to LGBTQ+ issues in the UK. Earlier roles include positions as a Forest 500 Research Assistant at Global Canopy, assessing corporate policies impacting tropical deforestation, and as an intern at Global Witness, raising awareness of human rights abuses against environmental defenders. Isaac's educational background includes a Master of Arts in Human Rights from the School of Advanced Study, University of London, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology & Politics from Goldsmiths, University of London.