Samantha Nelson

Since joining Shell, Samantha has led the way regarding Transgender awareness, intersectionality and allyship across many business areas. She has worked to eliminate misconceptions and perceived barriers within the STEM arena and to open career paths to all elements of diversity through inclusion techniques, empathy as well as development of a safe space. By openly and honestly sharing the story of her journey in transitioning in a male-dominated workplace, she is passionately committed to helping people understand the value of authenticity, inclusivity, and the impact of allies. At Shell, she has introduced multiple initiatives including Trans-inclusive Healthcare discussions and the Development of an Allies guide. Samantha was awarded Diversity Champion title at the British LGBT awards in 2017 and at the European Diversity Awards in 2018. As regular speaker at events, she is an advocate not just for Trans inclusion, but she champions of all elements of diversity.