Suran Dickson | |
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| Born | 1977 (age 45–46) New Zealand |
| Title | CEO, Diversity Role Models |
Suran Dickson (born 1977) is the chief executive officer (CEO) of the British charity Diversity Role Models, which works to reduce homophobic bullying in schools. She founded the charity in 2011. [1] [2]
In 2014, The Independent on Sunday ranked Dickson 10th in its Rainbow List of influential LGBT people, having ranked her 20th in the 2013 list, and listed her as a "national treasure" in the 2011 list. [3] [4] [5] In 2014, The Guardian listed her 54th in its World Pride Power List, up from 73rd in its 2013 list. [1] [6]
Dickson is a New Zealander, and prior to setting up Diversity Role Models, she worked as a school teacher in New Zealand and the United Kingdom. [7] [8]
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