Meet Katy Deacon, the dynamic Managing Director of Towards Belonging Ltd. , who is transforming the engineering landscape with her commitment to inclusivity and accessibility. From her early fascination with Lego and rockets to her impressive career that includes a prestigious IET Young Woman Engineer of the Year award, Katy has continually broken barriers. Despite facing the challenge of a multiple sclerosis diagnosis, she has remained steadfast in her mission to bridge the gap between the engineering industry and the disabled community. Join us as we delve into Katy’s inspiring journey, her innovative approach to engineering, and her vision for a more inclusive future. Q&A with Katy Who is your employer? I work for myself. I run my own business,
Towards Belonging Ltd. What is your job title? My job title is Managing Director
What are your current job responsibilities? I am responsible for all of the tasks within the organisation. My main role at the moment is to help engineers understand the requirements of disabled people and help to try highlight the needs of Society and how the engineering industry needs to continue to improve equality, diversity, and inclusion. Having a more inclusive and accessible society will make the workplace and the lived environment much better for everyone. What were your interests at a young age, and how did they guide you to your current position? What inspired you to join the industry? When I was younger, I loved building Lego, gardening and looking after my neighbours horses. I was a very outside girl. My key inspiration was Lego. I loved working out how different components came together to create the finished model. I really loved technic Lego, which uses Lego pieces to actually make a moving model.
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