Karen McDowell

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Karen McDowell

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


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