Karen McDowell
From QueerBio.com
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/
