Sarah Cosgriff (she/they) is a highly respected keynote speaker and advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM. With over a decade of experience in science communication, Sarah’s work focuses on fostering LGBTQ+ inclusion and driving equity in education. Her dedication to these causes earned her a shortlist spot for the Positive Role Model Award – LGBT at the National Diversity Awards in 2022.
Sarah began her career with an academic foundation in Biological Sciences and Systems Biology at the University of Warwick, which led to roles with prestigious organisations like The Prince’s Trust, University of Birmingham, and the Association for Science Education. Throughout her career, she’s been committed to making STEM accessible to all, particularly underrepresented communities. Her involvement in the Improving Gender Balance programme at the Institute of Physics aimed to address the gender imbalance in A-Level physics, while her role with Schools OUT UK involved developing resources to embed LGBTQ+ people in STEM curricula.
Among her many achievements, Sarah founded the STEM for Queer Youth project, which provides visibility to LGBTQ+ role models in science and was funded by the Biochemical Society. Sarah has also been a Science Communication Consultant for numerous initiatives, including Oxford University’s public engagement training programme and BBC Bitesize’s ‘Show Me The Science’ series. Her impact in inclusivity extends to training workshops, where she’s guided organisations such as UCL, University of Manchester, and the Francis Crick Institute on best practices for diversity and inclusion in education and public engagement.
As a speaker, Sarah Cosgriff is known for her engaging, thought-provoking presentations that spark important conversations on EDI. She discusses crucial topics such as LGBTQ+ representation in STEM, asexuality in business and education contexts, and the broader intersectionality of identities in the workplace and educational settings. Her insights into diversity and inclusion are drawn from both her professional work and her lived experiences, making her talks impactful and highly relatable.
How to hire Sarah Cosgriff
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Sarah Cosgriff's Official Speaker Topics are listed below:
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in STEM
- LGBTQ+ in Science
- Asexuality in Business and Education
- Inclusive Practice in Science Communication
- Intersectionality in Education
Official Feedback from In-Person & Virtual Events
Feedback from In-Person Events:
"Sarah was an exceptional speaker at our LGBTQ+ in STEM symposium! The talk was informative and impactful, and we received lots of positive feedback from the audience." — Lucy Ahern, LGBTQ+ Network Lead, Francis Crick Institute
"Sarah delivered an amazing talk for council staff that covered a whole range of aspects of asexuality in an engaging and helpful way." — Gaby Koenig, Chair of the Women’s Staff Network, Slough Borough Council
"It was wonderful to host Sarah as an LGBTSTEM Day speaker! The talk itself was interesting, informative and insightful." — Em Haydon, Wellcome Connections
- 2024 – Science Communication Consultant, Curtain Up! The drama of sound and light
- 2023 – Consultant for STEM workshops, UK heritage site
- 2022 – Shortlisted for Positive Role Model Award – LGBT, National Diversity Awards
- 2022 – Public Engagement Training Course Developer, Oxford University
- 2022 – Educational Consultant, Show Me The Science - BBC Bitesize
- 2021 – Inclusion in Schools Consultant, The Association for Science Education
- 2020 – Coordinator, STEM for Queer Youth
- 2019 – Scientist in Residence, Lab_13 Programme
