Carla Barrett

Dr Carla Barrett is Head of Research and Impact at Royal Mencap Society. She is an experienced research and evaluation specialist, and her research interests include disability, sexuality and gender. Carla previously sat on the Board for Brighton and Hove LGBT Switchboard. She brings to the Board a wealth of experience in using monitoring, evaluation and research to inform strategic planning and delivery, policy influencing, campaigning and fundraising.

Carla is passionate about improving sexual health and supporting Terrence Higgins Trust’s work towards a world where people with HIV live healthy lives free from discrimination. As a disabled woman she is also passionate about ensuring this work is inclusive of disabled and neurodivergent people. She hopes to support this through her personal perspective and professional experience of working with different communities and using participatory approaches.