Kevin Johnson

Kevin Johnson

Newcastle Lead on the Development Strand and EDI Charters Adviser at Newcastle University

Kevin is an experienced inclusion professional working at Newcastle University. He currently supports the delivery of the Race Equality Charter and Athena Swan (gender equality) action plans for the institution. Kevin is passionate about inclusion agendas and has a desire to contribute to strategic projects that maximise impact. He believes the pro:NE project has the potential to make positive lasting change and he is highly motivated to contribute.

Kevin has published research in the inclusion space which promoted methods for removing barriers to education for students with disabilities. Kevin then published The Supportive Practice Tool which digitises those findings for a wider audience. He has also worked as a qualified CBT practitioner, supported adults with a range of physical health conditions and neurodiversities. Kevin believes his skills and experience can positively impact the pro:NE project and he is excited to be part of the initiative.