Charlotte Stewart serves as Head of Disability & Inclusion at Buckinghamshire New University. In this role, she oversees multidisciplinary support teams, designs and commissions staff training programmes, and shapes policy to ensure that disability and accessibility considerations are embedded across all functions of the University.

Charlotte brings to the role a unique blend of legal expertise and academic insight. Prior to her current appointment, she worked in legal settings and in higher education, giving her a strong foundation in regulatory frameworks, advocacy, and evidence-based policy. Within the University, she has led cross-institutional initiatives to enhance student experience, promote accessibility, and drive cultural change.

Charlotte is Chair of the Higher Education Network for Disability Leads, where she convenes colleagues nationally to share good practice, and she serves on the EDI Committee of NOTA (the National Organisation for the Treatment of Abuse), helping to integrate inclusive and equitable approaches beyond the higher education sector.