Sarah Cosgriff's biography
- Science communicator specialising in LGBTQIA+ representation
- Founder of STEM for Queer Youth and Aces in STEM
- Recognised by the National Diversity Awards in 2022 for their work in EDI
Sarah Cosgriff is a science communicator and equity, diversity, and inclusion specialist, known for their work on LGBTQ+ and asexual representation in STEM.
Sarah has worked with the Institute of Physics on gender balance initiatives and the Association for Science Education on inclusive teaching practices. They have also collaborated with Schools OUT to develop resources to integrate LGBTQ+ scientists into the curriculum. Sarah created STEM for Queer Youth, connecting LGBTQ+ scientists with young people, and co-founded Aces in STEM, a community for asexual individuals in science fields. Their work in EDI was recognised by the National Diversity Awards in 2022 when they were shortlisted for the Positive Role Model Award – LGBT award.
Sarah brings eleven years of science communication experience and six years of EDI consultancy to help organisations understand why LGBTQIA+ inclusion in STEM is so important. They work with schools, businesses, charities, and museums to analyse data, identify priorities, and implement inclusive practices. Through training programmes at organisations like Tesco and AstraZeneca, Sarah has helped teams understand asexuality and create environments where all employees feel valued. Their approach combines their personal narrative as a mixed Filipino asexual person with research-backed strategies for meaningful change.
Audiences learn practical methods for making workplaces and classrooms more inclusive of LGBTQ+ people, discover underrepresented scientists, and gain confidence addressing identity topics they may have previously avoided. Sarah delivers these insights through engaging presentations that balance facts, statistics, lived experience, and even science demonstrations.
Book Sarah to address the gaps in your organisation's diversity initiatives and create genuine inclusion for communities often overlooked in EDI work.
Sarah's showreel and videos
Topics, sessions and talks
Why Is Asexuality Important To Talk About?
Sarah Cosgriff explores one of the most invisible and misunderstood sexual orientations, drawing on research, workplace data, and personal experience. They unpack what asexuality means, why asexual people remain underrepresented in policy and practice, and how this affects wellbeing at work and in education. Blending clarity, honesty, and humour, Sarah offers a compelling perspective on inclusion, identity, and belonging, equipping organisations with practical ways to better support asexual individuals.
Why LGBTQIA+ Inclusion In STEM Matters
Sarah Cosgriff examines the persistent lack of visibility and representation of LGBTQIA+ people within science education and research. Drawing on their background in STEM engagement and their lived experience, they highlight the contributions of queer scientists, explore the impact of discrimination, and challenge assumptions about who belongs in science. The session connects personal narrative with systemic insight, showing how inclusive practices can strengthen learning, innovation, and participation across STEM sectors.
Why we recommend booking Sarah
Sarah combines seventeen years of expertise in science communication and diversity consultancy to help organisations create meaningful inclusion for minorities often missed in traditional EDI programmes. Their proven track record with major organisations like AstraZeneca, and unique perspective as a mixed Filipino asexual person, informs Sarah's practical strategies that transform workplace culture. Book Sarah now to fill the critical gaps in your diversity initiatives and build genuine inclusion for all employees.
Sarah delivered an amazing talk on Asexuality during our Pride celebration month at Tesco Mobile. It was insightful and opened up conversations exploring asexuality and how we can all contribute to more inclusive environments. Sarah was engaging and captivated her audience with her honesty, discussing her own personal journey, as well as sharing facts and compelling statistics that shed light on the experiences of asexual individuals. The feedback after her talk has been incredibly positive and has now helped us as a business look at how we can better support our asexual individuals.
Kirsty Bowker
Credit Risk and Fraud Analyst, Tesco
Sarah delivered an amazing talk for council staff that covered a whole range of aspects of asexuality in an engaging and helpful way and also tailored the presentation to the audience. I would totally hire her again for a talk on LGBTQ+ topics.
Gaby Koenig
Women's Staff Network Chair, Slough Borough Council
Sarah contributed to a panel event introducing asexuality to my organisation, where they provided valuable insights and perspectives, including experiences from different parts of the asexuality spectrum and intersectionality with ethnicity. Their flexibility with the event timings allowed the discussion to continue well beyond its scheduled end. That audience engagement persisted through the extended time is testament to how engaging Sarah and the other co-panellists were, as was confirmed by the unanimously positive feedback I received afterwards.
LGBT+ Network Ace & Aro Lead
LGBT+ Network Ace & Aro Lead
