Emily Hamilton has mentored and sponsored LGBTQ+ individuals to foster genuine inclusion within RS Group and beyond. As Vice Chair of RS SPECTRUM, she champions LGBTQ+ perspectives in corporate leadership, promoting allyship and representation. Serving as Deputy CEO of Trans in the City, Emily has supported over 300 organizations in creating visibly trans and non-binary inclusive environments amid challenging social climates. She founded and chairs QuinsPride at Harlequins RFC, advocating for rugby as a welcoming space for all, challenging exclusionary policies despite personal cost. Through public speaking, writing, and social media, Emily actively transforms supportive words into tangible actions, encouraging others to move from bystanders to upstanders. As a very out queer, trans woman, she uses her visibility to inspire confidence and belonging, emphasizing that inclusion requires cultural change, courage, and authentic leadership rather than mere representation or quotas.
