(They/them) 2025
Deniz is a Senior Researcher in accessibility policy at Policy Connect. They lead the devolved engagement of the National Centre for Accessible Transport, co-organise the Accessible Transport Policy Commission in the Houses of Parliament, and sit on the Department for Transport’s floating bus stops advisory group. They have a background in disability in higher education, having been a Disabled Students’ Officer, a campaigner, and a member of the Office for Students’ (regulatory body) Disability in HE advisory panel. They are regularly involved with Disabled Students’ UK as a consultant and a trainer. They have recently resumed studying, undertaking a course in Counselling Skills.

