Chair
Kirsten joined Pride as a Trustee in 2016. She has been involved with LGBT+ groups for more than twenty years and is a former Deputy Leader of Reading Council.

She is a director in several not for profit organisations, and is the co-owner of a small business providing information security services.

Vice Chair

Sophia is a lifelong equality activist and has been involved in a number of campaigns and projects including LGBT History Month, Black History Month, Reclaim the Night and supporting young people to run disability campaigns. 

Sophia is a former local councillor and in the past, has served as a trustee of a students’ union and governor of a local school. 

Sophia is now a trade union official helping to negotiate improvements to pay, terms and conditions for members and developing activists across the union

Trustee
Sarah has been patron of Reading Pride since 2016. She is a lifelong equality campaigner and ally to the LGBT+ community in Reading for many years both as a councillor and Mayor.

As a trustee she will bring her energy, commitment and networks to help grow Reading Pride and ensure it represents all communities within Reading.

Sarah is also an active trade unionist and equality rep. She believes Prides should continue to be political events with active participation and support from trade unions and local parties. There is still a lot to fight for and, together, we will achieve equality for all the LGBT+ community.

Trustee

Lauren has worked in operational leadership across retail, hospitality and local sports clubs, including leadership roles at Bracknell Rugby Club, where she developed a passion for creating inclusive environments and supporting people to thrive. Throughout her career, she has championed diversity, equity and inclusion, believing that everyone deserves to feel safe, valued and be their true authentic self.

Alongside her role at Royal Mail, Lauren is studying Cyber Security and volunteers with AbilityNet, supporting older and disabled people to build confidence with technology and overcome digital barriers.

Lauren believes that visibility, representation and community have a lasting impact and is passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels they belong. As a trustee, she is excited to use her operational experience, people-first approach and commitment to inclusion to support Reading Pride’s continued growth, helping it reach new audiences, strengthen community connections and grow its impact across the region and beyond.