Emma McLaughlin-Edwards is a respected EDI consultant and leader with over 20 years’ experience in the built environment. With a background 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, she drives strategic approaches to move beyond surface-level initiatives to create inclusive, high-performing workplaces. Emma is an experienced awards judge, supporting programmes including the IWFM Impact Awards and PFM Awards. She serves on the IWFM ED&I Steering Group and co-chairs LGBT+ in FM, championing underrepresented groups and industry-wide collaboration.