Jodie Hughes, Jo Morgan and Steph Richards founded Womens Action Network Portsmouth.

Jodie Hughes was shortlisted for a National Diversity Award in 2022 and again (as an individual) in 2023. Jodie went through University, completing her Health and Nutrition BSc, a Health Sciences MSc with a first-class pass and is currently undertaking a Health Sciences PhD on HRQoL in people with Endometriosis; she has given hundreds of talks in the UK and beyond. Jodie founded the local charity Endometriosis South Coast, which is recognised as the leading small charity in this field 

Jo Morgan (BA, PGCE, PGCert) is a multi-award-winning professional speaker, trainer and consultant. During her 15 years in teaching, she gained national attention and acclaim for her groundbreaking work on Relationships and Sex Education, LGBTQ+ Inclusion and Wellbeing. As the Founder and CEO of Engendering Change LTD, Jo leads a team of specialist consultants who, through inspirational training and community projects, empower individuals and organisations to rationalise and embrace a commitment to Equity, Diversity and inclusion. In 2023, Jo was the recipient of an Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards (Education).

Steph Richards is an international speaker on human rights and a former member of the Executive Committee at Portsmouth Labour Party, previously being both the Women’s Officer and LGBT Officer. She is an active member of the Fawcett Society, the CEO of a Community Interest Company and volunteers as the Political Engagement Officer for Women’s Health Charity.  Steph was the recipient of the ‘Elder Award’ in the Inspirational Women of Portsmouth Awards 2023 and a winner of a National Diversity Award in 2022. Steph has spoken live on BBC Radio 4 three times, LBC twice and has been interviewed by Channel 4 and Channel 5 News.

Please Note: Women’s Action Network Portsmouth is politically independent. We work with all parties for the advancement of women.