#232 Equity in the Aviation Industry with Nzinga Orgill

06-02-2024 • 36 mins

Welcome to the 232nd episode of the award-winning Diverse Minds podcast. It is Race Equality Week, running from February 5th to 11th.

Race Equality Week is an annual UK-wide movement uniting hundreds of thousands of organisations and individuals to address the barriers to race equality in the workplace.

This week, I am speaking to Nzinga Orgill, Founder and CEO of Avi-I Solutions to talk about equity in the aviation industry.

About my guest

Nzinga Orgill has redefined the aviation landscape with her pioneering leadership. With nearly two decades of experience, Nzinga has transitioned from frontline roles at Heathrow Airport to reshaping the industry's future through Avi-I Solutions.

Her impactful work not only champions accessibility, equity, and inclusion but also delivers substantial financial and reputation benefits for the organisations fortunate enough to collaborate with her.

Nzinga's commitment to inclusivity and innovation positions Avi-I Solutions as a trailblazer, not just navigating the skies but creating a future where every passenger's journey is an inclusive, enriching experience. Through her dynamic leadership, Nzinga sparks critical conversations, cultivates financial success, and elevates organisational reputations.

In today’s show

About Nzinga and what she’s working on at the moment. [03:33]
What the term “equity” means to her. [09:30]
The biggest challenges for passengers accessing support in airports. [14:50]
What airports can do to shift the status quo and integrate culture, legal resilience, and inclusion. [19:44]
Her top three mental health tips. [28:16]

Quotes

I love the term equity.
We are born different and we should be able to embrace our differences.
People deserve to be sent off how they want to be sent off.
I know that for many people, travelling can be stressful.
Flying can be one of the most nerve-racking things that we do, but it doesn’t have to be.