Disability champion and all-round amazing human being, Jamie Shields, has joined Evenbreak as an ambassador.
Jamie, based in Northern Ireland, works for AMS as a Disability Accessibility Lead and has been a huge fan of Evenbreak for some time.
He said: “I am thrilled to be working with Evenbreak. Jane Hatton has been one of my idols, since the first time I had her on my podcast in 2021. From that moment I knew I was in the presence of a changemaker, a thought leader, and someone I could look up to. I really believe in Evenbreak’s mission, and I am so excited and happy to be working with the team.
In my head, I have been an ambassador for Evenbreak since my first discovery of them. I know all too well what it means to struggle to gain and retain employment as a Disabled person, and Evenbreak is changing this, and I want to support that change.”
Jamie describes himself as a registered blind AUDHD Rhino (because rhino’s are chubby unicorns!). He was recently named as one of the 100 most influential disabled people in the UK. Jame is an award-winning ERG Lead and one of the 50 most profound champions of inclusion, diversity professionals, and D&I Leaders across the UK.
Alongside his full-time role with AMS, Jamie is a self-employed, Speaker, Trainer, and Consultant, operating under the name Disabled by Society. He supports his clients to create inclusive accessible change. Helping them take accountability for accessible branding, marketing, cultures, products, and services.
At Evenbreak Jamie will support both individuals and employers. He will make introductions via his global contacts between disabled people and inclusive employers supporting them to create an equitable culture that fosters belonging. As a skilled content creator Jamie will use his social media channels to share the benefits and resources Evenbreak offer with disabled people across the globe to enable meaningful employment.
Evenbreak CEO Jane Hatton said: “We are delighted to appoint Jamie as one of our ambassadors. He has a true passion for creating a society that accepts and accommodates people with disabilities. Jamie experienced at first hand how thriving in your career can change your life for the better. Welcome onboard, we are all looking forward to working with you!”
