Blog 100 years, 100 women

Gillian is relatively new to the Civil Service but is making the most of her ambition and drive to make an impact already. She is clearly passionate about equality and we know she will go far!

Sunitha likes asking questions and that's probably what has led her to her working in the Government Digital Service. She is also a strong advocate for equality and explains the importance of equal representation of women in executive roles.

One job is not enough for Fay, who also runs a business selling handmade nursery décor which she set up whilst on maternity leave!

Chief Digital and Information Officer Jacky takes an empowering approach to leadership, and endeavours to create a culture that attracts, retains and nurtures people from all backgrounds.

Having a grandmother who has lived an incredible life has many perks - one being lived history talked about over a glass of wine!

Georgia recounts the experience of finding the relationship between gender and respect changing upon leaving home, and why she believes that the Civil service is a shining beacon leading the way for equal gender representation.

Our creative frontend Gov.UK developer, baker and keen photographer Vanita tells us about the inspirational women in her life, her work at the public-Government interface, and what she learned about gender career stereotypes from an all-girls school.

Kim comes from a military family and 2018 was an incredibly special year for them. Not only did it mark the centenary of some women getting the vote, it was also the centenary of the RAF, the year that the Army opened up all of their roles to women, and most importantly 2018 was the year Kim's daughter was born.

Sophie introduces us to her grandmother and her fascinating story of life after moving to the UK from Germany, including having to carry an alien's certificate and relinquishing her nationality.