Blog 100 years, 100 women

Emma joined the Civil Service as a Fast-Track Apprentice with the ambition to progress. She is certainly doing that, having recently moved to a new role as an Employer Advisor in Glasgow Shettleston Job Centre Plus.

This blog has the lot! Sharp shooting grandmothers, a great aunt getting a science degree in the 1930s, a new found love of sport and ideas for more engagement with men.

Not only does Irene work on diversity and inclusion she is also cultivating an inclusive home environment, creating a safe space for her foster child. While she admits this can be challenging and she longs for the day when inclusion is the default, her commitment is making a real difference to lots of peoples lives.

Regan self describes as 'brash' by name and nature, but explains how she has learnt to be confident in who she is.

Briony has a family connection to this year's celebrations and in this blog she introduces us to some of the less famous, but equally brave, members of her family.

Gemma introduces us to her mother Sula who was, in the words of Maya Angelou, a Phenomenal Woman who spent her life caring for others. Sadly Sula passed away recently but her spirit lives on in Gemma.

Alma has dedicated her life to public service. Since joining the Civil Service in 1959 she has seen a tremendous amount of changes but is very clear that there is still more she would like to do before she eventually retires!

Although she did not know it at the time, Wendy's great aunt Mary's work at a secret listening station in Harrogate was feeding directly into decoding at Bletchley Park.

Clare is currently working between two organisations to improve our approach to estuarine and marine protection. Sounds like a fascinating job, even if it does include some very early starts!