Laïla El-Métoui is an LGBTIQA+ intersectional equity educator, CEO of LEM Education and founder of Pride in Education, Educating Out Racism, Proud London Councils and SWANA Queers. Drawing on her lived experience as a neurodivergent Arab lesbian and over 30 years across public and private sectors, she has reshaped inclusive practice in education and the workplace, queering the UK ESOL curriculum. Core member of the GLA Mayor of London LGBTIQ+ Community Forum and three-time UN Women UK CSW Participant, Laïla is Stonewall Lesbian Role Model of the Year 2020, a two-time Trans Ally finalist, and features on the Pride Power List 2021, National Diversity Power List Top 50 (2023, 2024), Diva Power List and Top 20 Lesbian Trailblazers 2025, and is a 2026 Diva Awards Changemaker finalist.