Connect: The National Youth Homelessness Conference

Meet our Speakers

We've gathered some of the top experts in the field to discuss this topic. With years of experience between them, they're well-equipped to offer invaluable insights and perspectives.

Jamie Hurley

Conference host, Centrepoint

Emma Barlow

Youth Advocacy Manager, UK Youth

Laura Cole

PSHE/SEN Teacher, Hitchin Girls School, Herts

Matthew Gordon

Chief Executive, Spectra - delivery partner for the Care Leaver Covenant

Emily Haquin

Engagement Officer, Centrepoint

Ricky Jennings

Volunteer Peer Educator, Herts Young Homeless

Mark Riddell MBE

National Implementation Adviser for Care Leavers, Department for Education

Laura Stewart

Education Manager, Herts Young Homeless

Lisa Waring

Head of Partnerships, Centrepoint

Talks

Practical skills for prevention

14 October 2020, 10:00 AM

Discussion and networking: How do we put young people at the heart of what we do?

14 October 2020, 11:10 AM

From Care to where?

15 October 2020, 10:00 AM

The role of education in preventing youth homelessness