Natalie Thomas has driven meaningful LGBTQ+ inclusion across operational, engineering, and commercial environments at National Grid, focusing on spaces where representation and psychological safety have lagged. As Operations Manager and Network Chair of the Inclusion Network, she embeds inclusive leadership into everyday culture, ensuring LGBTQ+ colleagues feel seen, valued, and empowered. Drawing on her lived experience as a queer woman with dyslexia, Natalie influences leaders, shapes behaviors, and challenges exclusionary systems. She coaches managers to navigate identity, allyship, and respectful conversations, especially in depots and field teams. Previously, she co-chaired Sky’s Inclusion Network and led LGBTQ+ initiatives at Openreach, bringing practical, intersectional approaches to inclusion. A Mental Health First Aider and mother of four, Natalie’s work is deeply personal, rooted in creating workplaces where authenticity thrives and everyone belongs.
