Meet the team
At DIVA Charitable Trust, we champion visibility, equality and empowerment for LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people.
Our mission is to increase representation, build community and create meaningful change through media, events, research and collaboration.
We believe that when LGBTQIA+ women and non-binary people are visible, valued and supported, everyone benefits. Visibility drives inclusion, fosters innovation and inspires pride, in workplaces, in culture and in everyday life.
The Team
Dr Phyll Opoku-Gyimah (Lady Phyll)(she/her)
Lady Phyll is Executive Director of DIVA Charitable Trust, leading its strategic vision, governance, partnerships and impact to advance the visibility, advocacy and storytelling of lesbian and LGBTQIA+ women. With over 20 years’ experience in human rights, social justice and movement-building, she combines executive leadership with deep community accountability and international influence.
She is Co-Founder and CEO of UK Black Pride, Europe’s largest Pride celebration for LGBTQIA+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern descent. Under her leadership, UK Black Pride has become a globally recognised platform for joy, resistance and political change, shaping policy, philanthropy and culture.
Dr Phyll has held senior roles across the human rights sector, including Executive Director of Kaleidoscope Trust, advancing LGBTQIA+ rights globally, particularly across the Commonwealth. She serves on The Commonwealth Equality Network and holds multiple governance and advisory roles. An internationally respected speaker and thought leader, Dr Phyll is known for principled, intersectional leadership that centres community and empowers marginalised voices.
Roxy Bourdillon
(she/her)
Roxy Bourdillon (she/her) is DIVA's editor-in-chief, an award-winning journalist and the author of What A Girl Wants: A (True) Story Of Sexuality And Self-discovery. She's written for magazines including Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Grazia, Marie Claire and Woman&Home, hosted a lesbian nightlife documentary for Virgin Radio, and been featured by Curve, BRICKS, Nonchalant, The Bookseller and FT. Roxy also won Highly Commended New Editor Of The Year at The British Society Of Magazine Editors Awards. Her work in media has earned her a place in both The Pride Power List in The Guardian and the Attitude 101: LGBTQ+ Trailblazers Changing The World.
Nic Crosara
(they/he)
Nic Crosara (they/he) is DIVA magazine’s deputy editor. Nic is a trans writer from the South West whose words have been featured in publications such as gal-dem, Attitude and HuffPost UK. Nic was previously a regional editor at Black Ballad. They have interviewed actors such as Keanu Reeves, Barbie Ferreira and the cast of Heartstopper. When it comes to musicians, Nic has profiled the likes of Beverley Glenn Copeland, Melissa Etheridge and Tegan and Sara. They’ve also spoken on panels on a range of topics from the power of LGBTQIA+ advertising to how to discuss trans issues in the media.
Ella Gauci
(she/her)
Ella Gauci (she/her) is DIVA’s staff writer. Based in London, Ella is a keen arts and culture journalist, focusing largely on LGBTQIA+ music and film releases. She also has worked on several investigations into LGBTQIA+ issues like homophobic abuse in care homes and the experiences of queer refugees in the UK. Ella has spoken on panels about LGBTQIA+ representation in the media and bi+ advocacy. Alongside being a journalist, Ella also focuses on DIVA’s social media channels.