Pepi Sappal has significantly influenced LGBTQ+ inclusion beyond her organization through her leadership in storytelling, research, and community engagement. As former head of PR, Content & Communications at myGwork, she amplified LGBTQ+ voices and encouraged organizations to embed inclusion into everyday work culture, moving beyond performative gestures. A vocal ally to the trans community and LGBTQ+ people of color, Pepi has raised awareness of intersectionality, mental health, and psychological safety through campaigns and thought leadership. Founder and director of Fair Play Talks, she continues to foster open conversations on identity, allyship, and equality. With over 30 years in global communications and journalism, including roles at The Wall Street Journal and as a UN Women UK delegate, Pepi blends professional expertise with lived experience to champion dignity, visibility, and belonging in workplaces worldwide.




