Jason Harper is an NHS professional with a passion for promoting equality and inclusivity within the healthcare sector. As an openly gay man, Jason has been an active member of the LGBTQIA+ community for many years, both personally and professionally.

Jason is committed to improving healthcare services for LGBTQIA+ individuals, advocating for greater representation at senior levels within business. He has been involved in various initiatives and projects aimed at tackling discrimination and promoting inclusivity and has been recognised for his work helping the NHSBSA move from 54^th to 5^th place in the Stonewall Top 100 and it also being recognised as a Gold Award Employer, a new award running alongside the top 100 as part of Stonewall’s Bring Yourself to Work campaign.

In addition to his work within the NHS, Jason is a strong advocate for LGBTQIA+ rights and is particularly passionate about raising awareness of the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those from deprived backgrounds,  in accessing education and the workplace and is dedicated to promoting positive change in this area.