Simone Quinn

(She/Her)

Job/background

I am the Administrative Manager, School of Physics, Engineering and Technology (PET). I joined the University in 2018 as an HR Compliance Assistant after immigrating from the US. I then led the Casual Worker Team for 2 years before joining the departments of Physics and Engineering in my current role in April 2021. Before arriving at the University of York I was an Immigration Paralegal in Boston, MA, USA. I have a Master of Letters in Mediaeval Literature from the University of St. Andrews and a Bachelor of Arts in Mediaeval Literature and Political Science from Wheaton College, MA. 

What does EDI mean to you? Why is it important to you?

As a mixed race individual who has immigrated twice in their life (Colombia to US; US to UK) I have faced various forms of disadvantage based on how I look and speak. It is important to me that other individuals aren’t treated differently based on protected characteristics.

How are you involved in EDI activity at York?

I am the Deputy Chair of the School of PET EDI committee as well as a member of the Faculty of Sciences Athena Swan Committee, the Race Equality Coordination Group, the Staff Race Equality Forum and the Co-Chair of the Staff Race Equality Forum Operations Group. 

Name someone who inspires you in relation to equality?

Richard and Mildred Loving

Do you have any advice on how to engage with EDI activity in York?

If you see an opportunity or group that interests you just reach out and get involved.  

You can talk to me about…

Any type of equality but I have experience with race equality, immigration, dyslexia.