Jerrel is a neurodivergent leader and a Clore Fellow with over 15 years of experience in the social, cultural, education and voluntary sector. He is the co-founder and CEO of Powered by CAN, a multi-layered organisation that supports the development of children and young people to reach their full potential through cultural education, creative practice and civic leadership as a catalyst for cultural, social and economic change.With a passion for inclusion and leadership, and taking direct action against inequality and injustice, Jerrel co-founded Powered by CAN at the age of 25 to ensure all children and young people aged 6-25 are equipped to thrive and empowered to contribute at every stage of their lives to take the lead. He has also toured across several countries to strengthen his international relationships and leadership enquiry with children and young people across the sub-sectors of cultural education, creative industries, cultural diversity, community regeneration and creative economy.Jerrel currently sits on several strategic boards, including the Cultural Leadership Board at West Midlands Combined Authority, Place-Based Peer Learning Steering Group at Arts Council England and the Industry Advisory Group at University of Leeds.