Laurelle is a JNC qualified Youth and Community Worker that brings over two decades of experience in children’s safeguarding, and services for children and young people.As the Founder and Director of award winning company, Laurelle Brown Training and Consultancy. The team specialises in strengthening equity, diversity and inclusion across complex systems for children and supporting organisations in navigating change. Visit WWW.LAURELLEBROWN.CO.UK to explore their work.Additionally, Laurelle is Co-Founder and Director of KIJIJI, a community to connect, support and empower Black safeguarding professionals. Find out more at WWW.KIJIJI.ORG.UK.A Churchill Fellow, Laurelle embarked on a research journey to Sweden, France, Germany, Portugal and Switzerland in 2018, exploring 'Foster care for adolescents with 'complex needs'.Laurelle thrives in:💥 Being unapologetically authentic. 💥 Transforming systems, leadership and practice for children and young people, driving EDI improvement, change and outcomes underpinned by anti-racism and intersectionality.💥 Advancing organisational strategy and change; navigating complex political environments and financial strategies, including growth and efficiency.💥 Cultivating partnerships and fostering collaboration between organisations, communities, and stakeholders: leveraging collective efforts to drive sustainable impact.In short, a track record of delivering strategic solutions, driving impactful change and leading growth and sustainability. A passion and commitment to improve the lives of children.