Difference between revisions of "Karen McDowell"
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==Description== | ==Description== | ||
| − | Transgender Firefighter Commander who made history by detailing her transition publicly. Awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List (2020). Has spearheaded efforts to promote acceptance of trans people within the NI Fire and Rescue Service. | + | Transgender Firefighter Commander who made history by detailing her transition publicly. Awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List (2020). Has spearheaded efforts to promote acceptance of trans people within the NI Fire and Rescue Service. After transitioning, she used her experience to carry out further research into how workplaces can support LGBT+ employees. |
==Further Reading/Research== | ==Further Reading/Research== | ||
Latest revision as of 19:38, 31 December 2020
Contents
Country
Great Britain
Birth - Death
Occupation
Firefighter
Notable Achievements
MBE
Description
Transgender Firefighter Commander who made history by detailing her transition publicly. Awarded an MBE in the New Year's Honours List (2020). Has spearheaded efforts to promote acceptance of trans people within the NI Fire and Rescue Service. After transitioning, she used her experience to carry out further research into how workplaces can support LGBT+ employees.
Further Reading/Research
- https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/northern-ireland/firefighting-champion-of-transgender-rights-in-northern-ireland-is-awarded-mbe-39915619.html
- https://newspresslive.com/index.php/2020/12/31/northern-ireland-fire-rescue-service-station-commander-recognised-in-new-years-honours-causeway-coast-news/
