Meet our new Policy & Research Officer: Rebecca Hoffman

Hey everyone! I am Rebecca (she/her) and I have just started this month my new role here at LGBT Health and Wellbeing, as Policy and Research Officer. My role will largely involve supporting the development of equitable and inclusive policy here in Scotland, informed and shaped by the experiences of LGBTQ+ folks. This means I will be engaging with colleagues, those who access services and many, many others I am sure.

It was my passion for our LGBTQ+ community which led me to the role here at LGBT Health. With a background in policy and research, as well as humanitarian aid and community development, I am committed to human rights and ensuring access to human rights for all, particularly those most marginalised and/or bypassed by systems.

I am originally from Fife, but have lived in Ontario, Canada and Cordoba, Spain. I also did a stint in Glasgow when completing my Masters degree, how I love Dear Green coffee.

In my free time I enjoy reading, my favourite book last year was probably On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. I have upped my reading challenge this year, so if you have any good recommendations do let me know! I also volunteer with my local community-funded foodbank in Kirkcaldy and place value on community engagement and people to people solidarity. I am also a keen baker and love to try my hand at veganizing all the things I loved pre-vegan.

I am so excited to be here with you all at LGBT Health and Wellbeing and am looking forward to getting to know you all more as I settle into my role. I am very keen to engage with our community here and would encourage anyone to reach out if they wish to know a bit more about my role, or if they would like to discuss anything policy related. You can reach me here: rebecca@lgbthealth.org.uk

Bye for now!