Martha Burwell is a social scientist and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) researcher, consultant and activist. She has conducted primary DEI research on topics such as first generation professionals, gender equity in startups, LGBTQ+ legal rights, and more. As a consultant, she works with companies and nonprofits to implement comprehensive DEI strategies designed to create systems-level change. As a white, queer woman with a disability, she always collaborates with people of color on her projects, as she believes lived experience is a critical component to DEI work.