“Ellen is a charming, intelligent voice who can translate for the rest of us with humour, empathy and insight”
Deborah Frances White, Author & Host of The Guilty Feminist
Ellen Jones is an award-winning speaker, strategist & author.
Ellen Jones is a trailblazing author, strategist, and award-winning campaigner, renowned for her work in fostering inclusion and advocating for LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.
A sought-after speaker, Ellen uses humour, empathy, and a wealth of lived experience to deliver dynamic presentations that inspire change. Her expertise and dedication to inclusion have earned her numerous accolades, including the prestigious MTV EMA Generation Change Award and Stonewall’s Young Campaigner of the Year title. Ellen’s highly anticipated debut book, 'Outrage: Why the Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality Is Not Yet Won and What You Can Do About It', will be published by Bluebird Pan Macmillan January 2025.
Over the years, she combined her grassroots advocacy with professional training and education, developing her expertise in diversity, equity, and inclusion. Her work spans across industries, collaborating with organisations to create actionable strategies that drive meaningful and lasting change. This foundation has positioned Ellen as a leading voice in addressing the intersections of neurodivergence, disability, and gender identity.
Ellen’s achievements are as impressive as they are impactful. She has been recognised as one of London’s most influential people by the Evening Standard, included in Attitude Magazine’s 101 LGBTQ Trailblazers. In 2024, Ellen was selected for WACL’s Represent Me campaign, where she collaborated with Snap, YouTube, and Pinterest to elevate conversations about representation. These accolades underscore her expertise and commitment to creating inclusive spaces that empower marginalised voices.
Outrage: Why the Fight for LGBTQ+ Equality Is Not Yet Won and What We Can Do About It
Despite being more visible in mainstream culture than ever before, LGBTQ+ people are facing unacceptable levels of prejudice and danger - from a marked increase in homophobic and transphobic violence, to the rollback of rights around the world.
In this groundbreaking, compelling and essential book, author and activist Ellen Jones sets out exactly how LGBTQ+ people continue to face discrimination, looking at education, sports, religion, marriage, mental health and much more.
In searing prose, punctuated with personal accounts from LGBTQ+ people from across the globe, Jones sets out not only the issues but also practical actions, both big and small, that all of us can take to help create a more equal society. What's more, she shines a spotlight on the amazing individuals already working hard to change things.
Whether you are a member of the LGBTQ+ community, an ally, or simply care about human rights and equality, Outrage is essential, and illuminating, reading.
