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John Shortell
Head of Equality, Diversity & Inclusion at Musicians' Union
John Shortell is an EDI (equality, diversity and inclusion) professional with an incredible 10 years of experience, dedicated to working within membership and political organizations to create inclusive policies and cultures. He takes pride in his ability to collaborate with others and builds strong relationships with membership industries. Alongside this, Shortell has mastered the art of sustainability and delivery of effective solutions to EDI challenges, evident in his work for the National Education Union, the Musicians' Union and the UK Music Diversity Taskforce.
His background includes a Master's degree in Sociology from Goldsmiths College, U. of London, and a BA in Acting from the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. His former roles include Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion at the Musicians' Union, which further strengthened his skills in stakeholder management, copywriting, workshop creation, and delivery.
As an EDI professional, John Shortell is not only passionate about driving social change but also has strong verbal and written communication skills, which show in his career accomplishments.
