--- title: 'Marcia Brissett-Bailey' url: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/marcia-brissett-bailey' markdown: 'https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/marcia-brissett-bailey.md' date: '2026-09-16' description: 'Marcia Brissett-Bailey is an internationally recognised advocate for dyslexia and neurodiversity, with over 30 years’ experience across education. She has worked at all levels, from primary through to higher education, and now works as a consultant and Further Education Partnership Lead at Diversity and Ability. She is the editor of Black, Brilliant, and Dyslexic and has contributed to a number of publications exploring neurodiversity and culture. Her work around representation and inclusion has been widely recognised, including being named one of the Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women (2022) and one of the Top 80 Neurodiversity Evangelists in the UK (2023). Marcia is also a Trustee at Nip in the Bud. Drawing on both professional and lived experience, she is passionate about supporting neurodivergent young people to build confidence, feel understood and be celebrated for their strengths.' taxonomy: tag: - Dyslexia --- ![Marcia Brissett-Bailey](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/marcia-brissett-bailey/dyslexia-in-children.jpg) Nip in the Bud Trustee - Nip in the Bud # Marcia Brissett-Bailey Advocate for dyslexic and neurodivergent young people, championing self-esteem, confidence, and representation through an intersectional lens. ![Marcia Brissett-Bailey](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/06.about-us/02.authors-and-experts/marcia-brissett-bailey/marcia-brissett-bailey.jpg)## Marcia Brissett-Bailey ### Mental Health Advocate and Author Marcia Brissett-Bailey is an internationally recognised advocate for dyslexia and neurodiversity, with over 30 years’ experience across education. She has worked at all levels, from primary through to higher education, and now works as a consultant and Further Education Partnership Lead at Diversity and Ability. She is the editor of Black, Brilliant, and Dyslexic and has contributed to a number of publications exploring neurodiversity and culture. Her work around representation and inclusion has been widely recognised, including being named one of the Top 50 Influential Neurodivergent Women (2022) and one of the Top 80 Neurodiversity Evangelists in the UK (2023). Marcia is also a Trustee at Nip in the Bud. Drawing on both professional and lived experience, she is passionate about supporting neurodivergent young people to build confidence, feel understood and be celebrated for their strengths. ![](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/user/pages/04.neurodivergence/03.dyslexia/understanding-dyslexia-with-marcia-brissett-bailey/dyslexia-in-children.jpg) ### Video: Understanding Dyslexia with Marcia Brissett Bailey [Video: Understanding Dyslexia with Marcia Brissett Bailey](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyslexia/understanding-dyslexia-with-marcia-brissett-bailey) Marcia Brissett-Bailey (author of "Black, brilliant and Dyslexic") shares her experiences with the intersectionality of the issues she's faced and how… [ Dyslexia ](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/results/tag:Dyslexia) --- #### More about Marcia Brissett-Bailey: - [Marcia Brissett-Bailey is a Trustee for the British Dyslexia Association](https://www.bdadyslexia.org.uk/about/our-trustees/marcia-brissett-bailey) - [Linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcia-brissett-bailey-bsc-pg-dip-qcg-ma-ipsea-6315a2b8/?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BDmo5IWblSM2UlPAttuU1%2FQ%3D%3D) - [Home](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/) - [Challenges](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges) - [School Avoidance](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/school-avoidance) - [Bullying](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/bullying) - [Online Harm](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/online-harm) - [Grief and Loss](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/grief-and-loss) - [Stigma and discrimination](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/stigma-and-discrimination) - [Environment](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/environment) - [Challenging Behaviours](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/challenges/challenging-behaviours) - [Toolkit](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit) - [Calming Techniques](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/calming-techniques) - [Early Intervention](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/early-intervention) - [Home Life](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/home-life) - [School Life](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/school-life) - [Lived Experience](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/lived-experience) - [Ask Dr Bettina](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/ask-dr-bettina) - [Support Hub](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/toolkit/support-hub) - [Neurodivergence](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence) - [ADHD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/adhd) - [Autism](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/autism) - [Dyslexia](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyslexia) - [Dyscalculia](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyscalculia) - [Dyspraxia](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/dyspraxia) - [Tourette Syndrome](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/neurodivergence/tourettes) - [Mental Health](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health) - [Depression](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/depression) - [OCD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/ocd) - [Trauma](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/trauma) - [Eating Disorders](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/eating-disorders) - [Self Harm](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/self-harm) - [Anxiety](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/anxiety) - [Conduct Disorder](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/conduct-disorder) - [PTSD](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/ptsd) - [Body Dysmorphic Disorder](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/mental-health/body-dysmorphic-disorder) - [About us](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us) - [Meet the Team](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/meet-the-team) - [Authors and Experts](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts) - [Partners](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/partners) - [Champions](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/champions) - [News](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/nip-in-the-bud-news) - [Contact](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/contact) - [Join our mailing list](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/join-our-mailing-list) - [Donate](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/donate) --- ## Navigation - Parent: [Authors and Experts](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts.md) - Previous: [Kitty Nabarro](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/kitty-nabarro.md) - Next: [Samantha Wrightson](https://nipinthebud.trilbyhost.com/about-us/authors-and-experts/samantha-wrightson.md)