Our Team
As a leading disability access consultancy, we know how crucial inclusive design is for creating environments which are accessible to all. It’s why our mission statement guides everything we do. It ensures we strive to achieve inclusive designs and practices across all our work while championing best practice and accessibility standards, such as Design for the mind.
“Proudlock Associates helps ensure buildings and developments are accessible to all by providing clients, architects and building consultants with clear, practical advice and guidance on inclusive design.
With a wealth of experience in maximising the quality of inclusive environments through design and management, we use our expertise and personal experiences of disability to promote inclusion and challenge discriminatory practice.”
Tracey Proudlock, BA(HONS), MA
Company Director
Tracey founded Proudlock Associates in 2005 with the aim of providing clients, architects and building consultants with practical advice and guidance on disability and inclusive design.
Her early career was shaped within a wide range of organisations including the Shaw Trust, London Borough of Camden and Transport for All where she supported them with the delivery of their disability, diversity and inclusion agendas.
A member of the Chartered Institute for Personnel and Development (MCIPD), Tracey is non-executive director at Evenbreak, an accessible job board that connects talented disabled candidates with inclusive companies. She offers strategic guidance as well as helping ensure strong governance.
Tracey is a former trustee of the Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus, and the Research Institute for Disabled Consumers – the UK consumer champion for disabled and older people.
She was a member of Transport for London’s Independent Disability Advisory Group where she played a strategic role evaluating and influencing policies, services and major projects, and was also a member of Equality 2025, a high-level advisory group of disabled people offering ministers and senior government officials strategic advice.
A respected national voice on disability inclusion, Tracey regularly contributes to media and policy discussions, championing the representation of disabled people and older consumers.
Liam Proudlock, BSc(HONS), MSc, NRAC
Company Director
Liam Proudlock joined Proudlock Associates in 2008 bringing with him extensive inclusive design experience underpinned by strong academic and professional credentials. He holds a BSc. (Hons) and an MSc in Construction Management (Inclusive Environments) from the University of Reading.
Having worked exclusively in the field of disability since 1986, he has extensive knowledge of Building Regulations and the Equality Act 2010. Consequently, he is a respected contributor and reviewer to consultations on national accessibility standards and building regulations.
He is a long-standing member of the Centre for Accessible Environments, the Access Association and has consultant status on the National Register of Access Consultants (NRAC).
Liam worked for 15 years at the BBC as Access Manager, providing access audits, reviews and assessments. During this time, he reviewed and strengthened BBC Property’s access standards and provided inclusive design guidance for major developments including White City (London), Salford Quays and Pacific Quay (Glasgow).
He continues to deliver inclusive design to the highest standard, combining deep practical experience with ongoing professional development and emerging best practice.
Richard Dryden, PG Dip (Merit), TechIOSH, IMaPS, NRAC
Access Consultant
Richard Dryden joins Proudlock Associates as an Access Consultant, bringing with him over thirty years of experience in the construction industry, more than twenty-five of which have been dedicated to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Construction Health and Safety.
An NRAC Consultant Member, he holds a Postgraduate Diploma with Merit in the Design and Management of Inclusive Environments, a Higher National Diploma: Building Studies (Production Management) and is accredited by the RIBA in the Intersection of Dementia and Design.
Richard is one of the UK’s most qualified and accredited disability access and inclusion specialists, with experience spanning everything from minor refurbishments and public realm schemes to master-planning and major capital programmes. His portfolio includes numerous school and office refurbishment projects across the country, as well as large-scale and complex schemes such as Brent Cross Town, a major urban regeneration project.
Alongside his project work, he has a strong track record of thought leadership, having authored articles in the business press and professional journals, and delivers coaching and mentoring on inclusive design and equality.
Beyond his consultancy work, Richard is Vice-Chair for Disability Sport Yorkshire and serves as an inclusive environments assessor for the Civic Trust.
Regina Bortoni, MSc
Inclusive Design Assistant
Regina Bortoni joined Proudlock Associates in 2025 bringing with her a wealth of expertise in designing spaces, products and services that focus on accessibility and inclusivity for all. She holds an MSc in Disability, Design and Innovation from UCL and a BA in Pedagogy from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.
Regina has worked across several high-profile projects to deliver actionable inclusive design solutions and improve accessibility. As co-founder of Openn Inclusive Design in Mexico, she translated complex stakeholder needs into clear product roadmaps and co-created solutions with disabled people across government, finance, and education sectors.
She is experienced in leading qualitative data collection activities and conducting in-depth research on inclusive education, digital accessibility, and inclusive making.
At Proudlock Associates, Regina supports efficient project delivery by maintaining organised systems and workflows, enabling directors and consultants to focus on client work.
She is also currently working towards NRAC Access Consultant accreditation, gaining valuable hands-on field experience across live projects, and building a strong portfolio in accessibility and inclusive design.
Itxaso Markiegi, BA(HONS), MA
Inclusive Design Consultant
Itxaso Markiegi joined Proudlock Associates as an Inclusive Design Consultant in 2026, bringing to the team a distinctive combination of architectural expertise and access consultancy experience.
An NRAC-certified access consultant and RIBA chartered architect, Itxaso holds a Master of Engineering in Architecture from the Technical School of Architecture at UNAV, Pamplona, and a Master of Arts in Performance Making from Goldsmiths, University of London.
Prior to joining Proudlock Associates, Itxaso worked as an Access Consultant at Mima Group. There they were project lead on the RIBA 2 London Liverpool Street Station redevelopment project (£1B), responsible for managing stakeholder engagement and working alongside a wider team of specialists to translate consultation outcomes into inclusive design approaches.
They have worked extensively as project lead across projects of varying scale and complexity including public realm, mixed-use, office and public buildings across RIBA stages 2-5. Key projects include Canada Water Masterplan, London, The Broadway Connection, London and 40 Leadenhall Street, a major commercial development in the City of London known as “best-in-class” due to the high standards of accessibility.
Itxaso is a member of the Access Association and of ASEPAU (Asociación Española de Profesionales de la Accesibilidad Universal), the Spanish Association of Access Consultants, reflecting their commitment to inclusive design practice across both the UK and internationally.