Our Team Of Specialists
Steven Asnicar
Executive Director
Steven Asnicar is the Chief Executive at 1Diversity and brings over 25 years of expertise in People and Culture and Change Management, with a focus on strategy, operations, customer service, and safety.
Steven is a leading international and national keynote speaker on Diversity, Inclusive Leadership, and Unconscious Bias, and consults with organisations across public and private sectors worldwide.
Holly Stokes
Chief Delivery Officer
With over 20 years of experience in marketing, customer experience (CX), and business operations, Holly has developed a strategic and holistic approach to driving growth and operational excellence with a strong emphasis on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
Her expertise spans B2B and B2C environments, having worked across startups, SMEs, and large multinational organisations. Holly is adept in internal communications and change management, which enhances her ability to lead organisational transformations inclusively and effectively.
As a committed advocate for business agility, Holly continuously assesses and refines strategies to drive positive change and ensure optimal outcomes that are equitable and accessible to all. Her approach involves a “test, measure, and optimise” methodology that not only informs strategy but also bolsters performance through an inclusive lens.
Holly’s diverse skill set, combined with her dedication to fostering customer-centric growth and championing inclusive practices, makes her exceptionally well-positioned to help businesses integrate marketing, customer experience, business operations, and overall organisational growth through a DEI-focused framework.
Nerida Guerin
Director
Nerida Guerin is a passionate advocate for diversity and equity, and her efforts have been recognised with several awards. She is a sought-after speaker and trainer, and has delivered presentations at numerous conferences and events nationwide.
Nerida is dedicated to making a positive impact on the lives of others and strives to build a more inclusive and equitable society for all.
Robert Davey
Director
Robert Davey plays a key role at 1Diversity, specialising in diversity performance, change management, strategy alignment, leadership, business planning, and people and culture.
Rob has collaborated with clients across various industries on people-related strategies using a model focused on self-management, relationship management, and working both “in” and “on” the business.
Rob has conducted hundreds of workshops on topics such as unconscious bias, interview skills, adult learning, recruitment strategy, and business planning, with a speciality in identifying critical success factors and project planning for change.
Beth O'Leary
Director
Beth O’Leary has years of experience in the field and a deep understanding of the challenges organisations face in creating diverse and inclusive work environments. She has assisted numerous companies across various industries in developing strategies to attract, retain, and nurture diverse talent.
Beth is dedicated to fostering a workplace culture that honours diversity and values the unique perspective of each individual.
Jerome Tairi
Director
Jerome Tairi oversees the development and implementation of 1Diversity’s programs and initiatives. He actively builds relationships with key stakeholders and partners to ensure the organisation’s work aligns with industry best practices and standards.
Jerome believes that embracing diversity is not only morally right but also a smart business strategy.
Kate Lorenz
Director
With over 15 years of experience, Kate Lorenz has been a driving force in promoting positive change and diversity in the workplace.
Kate’s expertise lies in developing and implementing diversity strategies that foster an inclusive and equitable workplace culture.
Andrew Watt
Director
Throughout his time at 1Diversity, Andrew Watt has been involved in facilitating and creating content and instructional guidance for training across legal, compliance, and administrative areas.
Andrew has played a key role in developing materials in response to client needs, presenting them as the final framework converted for the online project audience in terms of content, testing, and style.
Fernanda Afonso
Director
Fernanda Afonso is passionate about cultivating a workplace culture that embraces and celebrates diversity. She is dedicated to helping organisations build environments where everyone feels respected and appreciated.
As a skilled communicator and collaborator, Fernanda is known for her ability to work with teams to achieve their goals. She works closely with clients to understand their unique needs and challenges, developing customised solutions designed to help them succeed.