Our Team
REBLE (Researchers Enabled by Lived Experience) began in February 2021 as an in-house lived experience panel for the social-purpose consultancy Traverse, who, through research, evaluation, engagement, and consultation services, provide evidence, insight, and strategic advice to support more inclusive decision making.
In the latter half of 2022 Traverse began restructuring, and REBLE decided to reform as an organisation of it’s own, providing these services with the value of lived experience directly delivered. We now consist of ten individuals from marginalised communities with a diverse set of skills, as well as 4 previous employees from Traverse, who bring a high level of expertise in project management, qualitative research and inclusive process oriented facilitation.
Phil
Values Led Consultancy,
Inclusion Advocacy,
Deep Democracy Work,
Forum Theatre Facilitator,
Experienced Leader in human rights for people with Learning Disabilities
Paol
I am a member of the Reble Researchers group. I bring my experience of oppression from living with a mental health diagnosis of Clinical Depression, Suicidal Ideation, Experience of being sectioned, Discrimination following HIV diagnosis, as a Gay Male and a long-term health condition of Ulcerative Colitis.
Winnie
From my lived experience of inpatient mental health settings, I am Involved in supporting the improvement of women’s mental health and I support us as a community of women, bringing more awareness and a deeper understanding of the need for trauma informed care in all settings.
Dhibla
My lived experience comes by virtue of being Autistic. I am also of Somali origin, and this has influence on all my work. This is because my experience in society has been one of economic, political and social marginalisation. I am a member of the REBLE Researchers and have worked on various different projects with them.
Ruby
Saffron
Previously an accountant, I now work as a HCA while pursuing nursing, and in my freetime I volunteer with numerous charities using my experiences in social care, with autism, and multiple complex, chronic mental health issues. I am very passionate about autism, eating disorders, and sexual abuse support, and also write a blog with my own illustrations.
Jennifer
I work as an Expert by Experience for the Care Quality Commission. I support inspections in care homes, hospitals and domiciliary care agencies - giving people who use the services and their relatives a voice in the inspection process.
I am also Co-Chair of Inclusion Barnet.
Neelam
I am an activist and TEDx Speaker. I am the founder of Cysters, a charity centring marginalised groups and their lived experiences, after facing my own battles around getting my diagnosis and care for various health conditions.