In 2009 the launch of the All Walks Beyond the Catwalk led to many opportunities for further debate around the lack of diversity in fashion. Caryn became a member of Gov Minister Lynne Featherstone's and Jo Swinson's Body Confidence steering committee, meeting regularly with members of parliament, educationalists and mental health experts. She has also advised the Women's Equality Party on fashion ethics and has contributed to new policy debates within the Advertising Standards Authority. This would be an important learning experience and propelled her to examine the obstacles to inclusivity and diversity through a newly devised MSc applied psychology course at London College of Fashion.