Emma McLaughlin-Edwards is a highly respected leader and EDI consultant with over 20 years of experience transforming workplaces within the built environment. Having spent her career in Facilities Management and engineering, Emma has developed a strong reputation for driving meaningful progress in equity, diversity, and inclusion. As a director at Constructing Rainbows and a trusted advisor to senior executives and leadership teams, Emma brings deep industry knowledge and a strategic approach to embedding EDI principles within organisations. She works closely with businesses to move beyond surface-level initiatives, creating lasting cultural change that benefits both people and performance. She is a highly experienced awards judge, having contributed her expertise to prestigious events such as the Inclusive Companies Top 50, the IWFM Impact Awards, The Workplace Leaders Top 50, The Great British Businesswomen Awards, and the PFM Awards. Her role as a judge reflects her ability to recognise and celebrate impactful leadership and inclusive workplace practices. In addition to her consultancy work, Emma serves as a leading committee member of the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) ED&I Steering Group and co-chairs LGBT+in FM. Through these roles, she advocates for underrepresented groups, fosters cross-industry collaboration, and drives conversations that challenge the status quo. With a rare combination of sector expertise, strategic insight, and a deep commitment to fairness, Emma is dedicated to helping organisations create workplaces that are not just diverse but truly inclusive.