Team JBG

Ruth Pitchford

Ruth is a trade union activist who is an integral part of GMB NW&I branch: Bolton 23. A Local government branch of GMB union. Ran by activists, loved by all. @gmbbolton23 #MAKEWORKBETTER

Find out more: https://www.facebook.com/BoltonLgGmb23

Skye Stewart

Skye Stewart is chair of Black Country Fusion FC who pride themselves in being an LGBTQ+ inclusive club. The club were stars of last summers (2018) Carling advert, they have recently won JBG's -Challenging HBT Bullying Award. Skye has been recognised as one of the top 50 people that are making things happen in the community by Lucozade Sport. Skye's role with JBG? is of a trustee/ambassador.

Sam Mclaughlin

Sam is the London campaigns officer for JBG? and brings GMB trade union equalities and sports science experience to our volunteer team. Being a South Londoner herself Sam is a big Chelsea FC fan.

Vivienne Aiyela

Vivienne Aiyela is the first black woman in football to be a Non Executive Director (at The London Football Association) and has a wealth of experience in senior roles as a Diversity & Inclusion Professional. Vivienne is on board with JBG? on the role of being the very first trustee/ambassador for the organisation helping to push us forward advising on our management and marketing.

Ulya Kuznecova

Ulya Kuznecova is co-chair of JBG? She has managerial experience recently fronting the Bradford Brewery 'safe space' for LGBT+ people to enjoy beer,food, music and sports among other social activities.Ulya also has the role of welfare officer within JBG?

Steven Grocock

Steven (Ste) Grocock is co-chair of JBG? Ste is also a Notts County fan deadicated to equality in sports. Growing up in the midlands and later spending time in North America Ste is also a fan of ice hockey . Ste has the role of East Midlands Officer within JBG?

Alan Mercel-Sanca

Alan Mercel-Sanca is the chairperson of a Dorset-based multicultural learning society and a trustee of Dorset Race Equality Council. Alan is also founder of https://lgbtnetwork4change.com/

Lindsay England

Lindsay England is the founder of JBG? and also acts as treasurer from within the committee.Lindsay has over 35 years of involvement within the voluntary sector.

In May 2019 Lindsay was given the UK Prime Minister's POINTS OF LIGHT AWARD for services to LGBT+ inclusion in sport.