Beyond the lens: equity and inclusion in visual storytelling
Naomi Stewart, Deputy Director of Communications & Engagement and Sarah Sharpe, Communications Manager, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
This session explores the complexities of inclusive visual storytelling in a global, fast-paced content environment.
Naomi Stewart and Sarah Sharpe share practical frameworks for navigating consent, power dynamics and representation, alongside real-world insights from international research projects. The session will help you reflect on ethical challenges and apply strategies that embed equity and integrity from planning through to delivery. With a strong focus on working with marginalised communities, this session equips you to create visual content that is both impactful and responsible.
Key takeaways
Apply practical frameworks for ethical and inclusive visual storytelling
Navigate consent, power dynamics and representation in complex contexts
Embed equity and integrity throughout the content production process
About Naomi and Sarah
Naomi has over 20 years’ experience in communications and research. She leads digital content and research communications at LSHTM and has worked internationally across science communication and policy, including roles with the UK Parliament, UN and Canadian government. Her work spans global storytelling across diverse cultural contexts.
Sarah leads communications for the Pathfinder Initiative at LSHTM, a global research programme focused on accelerating the transition to healthy, net-zero societies. She has led communications across a wide portfolio of climate and health research initiatives, including work with the WHO Collaborating Centre on Climate Change, Health and Sustainable Development. Her experience spans projects on global health, climate change and public health, alongside earlier roles in communications consultancies in London and Paris and at the British Embassy in Tokyo.