{"id":139602,"date":"2024-04-04T11:42:11","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T10:42:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/?post_type=people&#038;p=139602"},"modified":"2025-12-05T16:06:26","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T16:06:26","slug":"lorena-lopez-calzada","status":"publish","type":"people","link":"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/people\/lorena-lopez-calzada\/","title":{"rendered":"Lorena Lopez Calzada"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Lorena <\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lorena is an Senior Learning Experience Designer at Inclusive Employers, specialising in <strong>global EDI strategies<\/strong>. Since joining the team in March 2024, she has been the main point of contact for clients across diverse industries, helping them embed workplace inclusion and create cultures where everyone can thrive.<\/p>\n<p>With a Master\u2019s degree in Human Rights from the London School of Economics and a strong commitment to <strong>Equality, Diversity and Inclusion<\/strong>, Lorena brings both academic expertise and practical experience to her role. She is passionate about fostering organisational cultural change that drives performance and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Experience<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lorena\u2019s professional background includes:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Designing and implementing <strong>EDI frameworks<\/strong> for large organisations<\/li>\n<li>Developing equity and non-discrimination policies<\/li>\n<li>Creating annual training programmes for thousands of employees<\/li>\n<li>Leading national gender equality networks<\/li>\n<li>Advising NGOs on advancing women\u2019s rights and inclusion initiatives<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Her previous roles include working with UK-based NGOs to promote the rights of Latin American women and serving within the Mexican Civil Service, where she delivered a comprehensive <strong>EDI framework for the Mexican Congress<\/strong>, impacting over 7,000 employees.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skills<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Lorena combines strategic thinking with cultural awareness to deliver impactful inclusion solutions. Her key skills include:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Global EDI consultancy and strategy development<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Policy creation and implementation<\/li>\n<li>Inclusive leadership training and facilitation<\/li>\n<li>Stakeholder engagement and advocacy<\/li>\n<li>Cultural change and organisational development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Her ability to navigate complex cultural contexts makes her an invaluable partner for organisations operating internationally.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Achievements<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>One of Lorena\u2019s most significant achievements was designing and delivering the <strong>Misconduct Reporting Mechanism for the Mexican Congress<\/strong>, providing a safe and confidential process for addressing bullying, sexual harassment and discrimination. This initiative created a direct and positive impact on workplace culture.<\/p>\n<p>Her guiding principle:<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cStop worrying\u201485% of the things you fear will never happen, and the other 15% you\u2019ll never see coming.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This mindset helps her stay focused on creating meaningful change.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Connect with our inclusion professionals<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<p>Our team can provide expert support to advance your inclusion journey. If you would like to explore how our colleagues could work with your organisation to create an inclusive work culture, complete our&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.inclusiveemployers.co.uk\/about\/contact-us\/\"><strong>contact us<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;form and a friendly member of our team will be in touch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>About Lorena Lorena is an Senior Learning Experience Designer at Inclusive Employers, specialising in global EDI strategies. 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