Django Perks, at 17 years old, is a dedicated activist focusing on critical issues such as climate change, climate education, and mental health. Django Perks, at 17 years old, is a dedicated activist focusing on critical issues such as climate change, climate education, and mental health. < Back Django Perks Specialisms: Youth Voice, Activism, Climate Change, Climate Education, Mental Health and Autistic Spectrum Disorder Django Perks, at 17 years old, is a dedicated activist focusing on critical issues such as climate change, climate education, and mental health. With experience as a Campaign Coordinator for a climate education campaign (Teach the Teacher), an active member of the Sheffield Youth Council, and a volunteer for Teach the Future, Django offers a unique and informed perspective. Django’s past speaking experiences include facilitating a panel at the Futurebuild Conference and delivering a keynote address on climate action to an audience of 200 SME owners, council members, and professionals. His work also extends to promoting mental health awareness, particularly for those on the autistic spectrum, aiming to reduce stigma and increase understanding. In all his endeavours, Django strives to empower young people and advocate for meaningful change. His insights and experiences make him a valuable contributor to discussions on youth participation, sustainability, and mental health. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Laura Spence is a dedicated and dynamic midwife with over a decade of experience. Laura Spence is a dedicated and dynamic midwife with over a decade of experience. < Back Laura Spence Specialisms: Womens Health, Perinatal Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Midwifery, Birth Trauma, Sexual and Reproductive Health Laura Spence is a dedicated and dynamic midwife with over a decade of experience. Her outstanding commitment to women's health and neurodiversity advocacy has earned her a spot on the shortlist for the prestigious Nursing Times Midwife of the Year Award 2024. Her advocacy for neurodiversity in women's health is deeply personal, stemming from her own journey with autism and ADHD. Laura's diagnosis of ADHD later in life has driven her to leverage her unique perspective to champion the voices of neurodivergent women in the healthcare industry. With a rich background in women's health—spanning sexual and reproductive health, birth trauma, and parental mental health—Laura is on the brink of completing her master's degree in Perinatal Mental Health. Her groundbreaking thesis focuses on the postnatal experiences of women with ADHD, underscoring her commitment to enhancing healthcare for neurodivergent populations. As a proud podcaster, Laura hosts two influential podcasts: She Thrives ADHD and Another Podcast. In these podcasts, she empowers listeners by sharing lived experiences and insights that resonate with many. Her dedication to this medium is recognised in her nomination for the Women in Podcasting Global Award 2024. An accomplished author and illustrator, Laura's first children’s book, The Adventures of Granny Whistle Nose: Fly Little Bird, was published in June 2024 and aims to inspire young readers. Beyond her creative pursuits, she is the founder and managing director of NeuroNatal Academy C.I.C, an innovative educational platform designed to equip professionals with the knowledge they need at the intersection of perinatal health and neurodivergence. Laura is dedicated to building communities. She has founded local and online support groups for neurodivergent women, student midwives, and midwives. These initiatives have created close-knit communities that inspire and empower late-diagnosed individuals every day. She is actively co-creating resources to support neurodivergent healthcare professionals and students, with the goal of improving career retention during this critical time for the profession. Laura exemplifies an unwavering commitment to inclusivity and empowerment through her extensive contributions to perinatal mental health. Her allyship and advocacy for marginalised communities underscores her dedication to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those she serves. Laura Spence goes above and beyond the role of a midwife. She tirelessly works to uplift and inspire others in the pursuit of enhanced healthcare and social justice for all women, serving as a beacon of hope and change. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Discover key awareness days with Speakers Collective. Book impactful speakers and workshops to inspire action, raise awareness, and drive meaningful conversations on mental health, inclusion, and more. Awareness Days Stay updated on key awareness days by adding them to your Google Calendar or iCal Apple Calendar. To book a speaker use the form below or email us at info@SpeakersCollective.org. BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit GET IN TOUCH

Evan is Co-founder and Chair of Cameron Grant Memorial Trust, a mental health awareness and suicide prevention charity established in memory of his son Cameron who took his own life at the age of 21. Evan is Co-founder and Chair of Cameron Grant Memorial Trust, a mental health awareness and suicide prevention charity established in memory of his son Cameron who took his own life at the age of 21. < Back Evan Grant Specialisms: Mental Health, Suicide Prevention, Suicide Bereavement, Depression Evan is Co-founder and Chair of Cameron Grant Memorial Trust, a mental health awareness and suicide prevention charity established in memory of his son Cameron who took his own life at the age of 21. When Cameron died nobody knew he was ill yet, in a letter he left, he described suffering from symptoms of depression for over 7 years. Because Cameron chose to suffer in silence, Cameron Grant Memorial Trust works to encourage all in mental distress, and especially young people, to speak up and ask for help. Evan’s talks are based on his experience as a bereaved Dad, and on the work of Cameron Grant Memorial Trust. He also speaks openly about his own continuing, long-lasting battle with depression. In early 2021 Evan retired from IBM after a 35-year career in sales, marketing, operations and programme management. Evan is a Mental Health First Aid instructor and has delivered training in IBM and other organisations. An enthusiastic walker, Evan can often be seen around the West Midlands in the company of his 2 daft lurchers. Evan cycles for fun and is a fan of Scottish sport (quite hard) and English beer (much easier). Challenges in recent years - both personal and fundraising - have included trekking to Mount Kilimanjaro and Everest Base Camp, cycling Coast to Coast, walking Hadrian’s Wall and completing a 100km continuous Ultra Challenge in the Peak District. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Richard is a writer, mental health advocate and campaigner who has featured in award-winning documentaries, numerous radio shows and is published in the Guardian and Telegraph.Richard is a writer, mental health advocate and campaigner who has featured in award-winning documentaries, numerous radio shows and is published in the Guardian and Telegraph. < Back Richard Taylor Specialisms: OCD, Depression, male mental health, suicide Richard is a writer, mental health advocate and campaigner who has featured in award-winning documentaries, numerous radio shows and is published in the Guardian and Telegraph. He uses his life experiences to talk about mental health and give others hope, especially around the subjects of OCD, depression, male mental health, suicide and relationships between parents and children. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Through Allerton Consulting, Anna is helping women thrive in their careers during their menopause.Through Allerton Consulting, Anna is helping women thrive in their careers during their menopause. < Back Anna Allerton Specialisms: Perimenopause, Menopause and Intergenerational Impact Through Allerton Consulting, Anna is helping women thrive in their careers during their menopause. Driving institutional workplace change by helping break down stigmas and create progressive environments by showing employers how to build a culture of support and empowerment for women whilst also teaching them how to attract, retain and get the most out of female talent within their industry. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Tanya is an award-winning young person that decided to pioneer youth mental health awareness during the pandemic from her bedroom by founding a youth-led peer community Championing Youth Minds, supporting over 800 young people globally. Tanya is an award-winning young person that decided to pioneer youth mental health awareness during the pandemic from her bedroom by founding a youth-led peer community Championing Youth Minds, supporting over 800 young people globally. < Back Tanya Marwaha Specialisms: Mental Health, Disability, Non-visible disabilties, Chronic illness, Depression, Young People, BAME, Diversity and Inclusion Tanya is an award-winning young person that decided to pioneer youth mental health awareness during the pandemic from her bedroom by founding a youth-led peer community Championing Youth Minds, supporting over 800 young people globally. She has lived struggling with her mental health from a young age after developing long-term disabilities, Fibromyalgia and Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, therefore she is passionate about advocating about non-visible disabilities. After being undiagnosed for 7 years, and being diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety during this time, Tanya understands and raise awareness about the interconnection between the mind and body. Navigating mental health support as a young female in the South Asian community has especially been a challenge due to the stigma attached to mental health, she works hard to breakdown barriers and raise awareness of the cultural sensitivities around such topics. Furthermore, both mental health and disability are less spoken about in the South Asian community and many believe that they are caused by a lack of faith in God and/or the evil eye - Tanya has lived experience of educating her community and dismissing such traditionally held assumptions. She advocates for mental health education for young people and empowers others to care for their wellbeing and use their voices. As a young person herself, Tanya understands the gap in mainstream education that fails to equip young people with the necessary awareness and skills for their to feel confident and empowered to take care of their mental wellbeing and ask for support. Tanya now works with a range of organisations and charities to aid them in supporting young people across the UK and globally. At the Baton of Hope UK, Tanya is leading the Education Charter, to support young people in schools, colleges and universities. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Jeremy survived a suicide attempt in 2010, following many years living with depression, whilst all the time kept secret from my family. Jeremy survived a suicide attempt in 2010, following many years living with depression, whilst all the time kept secret from my family. < Back Jeremy O'Dwyer Specialisms: Suicide, Depression and Mental Illness I survived a suicide attempt in 2010, following many years living with depression, whilst all the time I kept this secret from my family. In my talks, I recall what it was like living with depression, suicidal ideation and the deception. Fortunately, I survived and share the impact upon my family, reactions, both good and bad and my road to recovery. Talking openly about such a taboo subject is the only way the stigma associated with suicide will be dismantled. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

Hope Conference Liverpool - 13 Nov 2025 BUY NOW The Hope Conference is built around you and is an extremely collaborative event for charity founders , campaigners , and speakers , featuring amazing talks , workshops, training, and networking designed to inspire, connect, and support your work. We will be at Liverpool John Moores University Student Life Building on Thursday 13th November 2025 . We are finalising speakers and sponsors, so get in touch via info@speakerscollective.org if you would like to be involved. Past Hope Conference Speakers Sign me up! Jake Mills Chasing The Stigma - Founder & CEO Hannah Beecham RED Together - Founder & CEO Dr Samara Linton The Colour of Madness - Award-winning Writer & Author Katie Neeves Founder - Cool2BTrans and Trans Ambassador Dr Ishani Rao Founder - Buckets of Love and A&E Doctor Past Training & Workshops Dave Chawner - Chasing The Stigma Trainer Ambassadors of Hope Training to equip everyone with the basic skills to engage in conversation and effectively and confidently find mental health support. Jenny Banks - Centre For Mental Health Fundraising Best Practice Jenny's income generation knowledge spans across Trusts, Foundations, public bodies, health, and social care with both a national and global remit. Tom Davies - Proper Mental Podcast How To Make A Podcast Tom originally started the Proper Mental podcast as a way for him to understand his own experiences with mental ill health. Now with over 100 episodes learn some tips to start your own. Joanna Monaghan, Safely Held Spaces & Asif Noorani, Epiphany Productions No Pain, no Gain, or a Pain in the Ass? Interactive workshop to explore our different relationships to pain and how this impacts us as speakers, in terms of what we say and how we say it. Tracey Dangerfield & Ceri Morris - SkillBase First Aid Mindful Art Workshop This session is suitable for beginners to help you relax, and guide you through a mindful relaxation, followed by creating art. Steven Gilbert OBE - Campaigner Summary of The Day Steve will close the conference, picking up the key learning and celebrating the need for community, collaboration and connection. Hosted Interactive Roundtables Leadership, Money, Mentoring, Marketing, & Fundraising Andrew Pain Angela Samata Adrian Garcia Debra Croft Jo Logan Evan Grant The Hope Conference Is All About Collaboration The Hope conference is an opportunity to share best practice, learn from others and connect with your peers. This is about learning from each other, sharing, collaborating and knowing you are not alone. Connection This will be a dynamic conference, an opportunity to get involved with roundtable discussions, workshops, panels and speakers. Community Bringing together those who share a commitment to challenge stigma and facilitate important conversations within the workplace and the wider community. BUY NOW Attendees 2021 & 2022 Sarah Petherbridge Disability awareness trainer and public speaker Evan Grant Chair of Trustees, Cameron Grant Memorial Trust Dr Debra Croft Consultant / founder Cr-EECK Tracey Dangerfield CEO of SkillBase First Aid Lowri Edwards Resident Wellbeing Lead Andrew Pain Speaker & Coach Cat Divers My Pickle Founder & CEO Ceri Morris Head of Mental Health Training at SkillBase First Aid Lisa Morroll Human Resources Manager Trident Group Sajda Butt Project Lead, south Asian young People Mental Health Project Lisa Thompson Workplace counsellor & Management trainer Joe Merriman People Advisor, National Lottery Community Fund Neil Peters Suicide Prevention Consultant, Nuthatch Consultants Amy Beveridge Head of Responder Services, MyMynd Ltd. My role involves providing 1:1 support sessions to MyMynd users and signposting them towards further resources and services to support them with their mental health needs. Amelia Wrighton Suicide&Co Co-Founder & CEO Andrew Nicholls Influence and participation manager Chandos Green Campaigner and speaker BUY NOW HOPE Conference 2025 Sponsor Venue Liverpool John Moores University Student Life Building Event Organisers info@speakerscollective.org First Name Email Last Name Subject Leave us a message... Submit Thanks for submitting! Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn

Kari Anson is a psychology graduate and qualified teacher with extensive experience in education and care.Kari Anson is a psychology graduate and qualified teacher with extensive experience in education and care. < Back Kari Anson Specialisms: Being Care Experienced, Foster Care, Stall Well-Being, Leadership, Special Educational Needs Kari Anson is a psychology graduate and qualified teacher with extensive experience in education and care. She has been a dedicated foster carer for over 10 years, drawing on her own lived experience as a care-experienced young person from age 13 to 18. Kari currently serves as the Headteacher of Brays Special School, an outstanding special needs school recognised by Ofsted for its exceptional sense of belonging and inclusive environment. Under Kari’s leadership, the school has not only achieved outstanding ratings but has also developed a proven track record for improving staff wellbeing and fostering a positive, supportive culture. She is deeply committed to ensuring that every child feels valued and empowered to reach their potential. Beyond her professional role, Kari is the Chair of The Gold from the Stone Foundation, a charity dedicated to providing Christmas dinners for care leavers, reflecting her passion for supporting vulnerable young people in her community info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

​Tansy Dowman is an award-winning TEDx speaker, workplace wellbeing facilitator, nature-based coach and mindfulness teacher.​Tansy Dowman is an award-winning TEDx speaker, workplace wellbeing facilitator, nature-based coach and mindfulness teacher. < Back Tansy Dowman Specialisms: Nature-Based Resilience & Mental Health, The Wisdom of Nature for Wellbeing & Belonging, Nature & Neurodiversity, Nature-Inspired Leadership & Workplace Wellness Tansy Dowman is an award-winning TEDx speaker, workplace wellbeing facilitator, nature-based coach and mindfulness teacher, dedicated to helping individuals and organisations harness the transformative power of nature for mental health, resilience, and personal growth. With a previous career in event management, Tansy has first-hand experience of high-pressure work environments and understands the challenges of stress, burnout, and disconnection in modern workplaces. Through her own journey, she discovered the profound impact of nature on wellbeing, which became the foundation of her work. She now delivers engaging talks, workshops, and corporate wellness sessions, blending science, storytelling, and practical strategies to help individuals reconnect, with themselves, each other, and the natural world. As a neurodivergent, Tansy has discovered nature connection as a profound tool for self-care and ADHD management. Her lived experience gives her a unique perspective on the challenges of overwhelm, emotional regulation, and focus, making her talks impactful for neurodiverse individuals and workplaces striving for inclusivity. Tansy is an internationally accredited coach, and a certified Forest Bathing & Natural Mindfulness Guide. She has been featured on BBC, ITV, and Sky News and was recently awarded the Women’s Champion Award at the Kent Women in Business Awards. As a speaker, Tansy brings warmth, authenticity, and a deep passion for nature-inspired wellbeing. She weaves together storytelling, lived experience, and practical insights, creating talks that are both thought-provoking and actionable. Whether engaging corporate teams, leadership groups, or neurodiverse communities, she delivers a compelling message about the power of nature to restore, inspire, and transform. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION

I am an experienced SEN practitioner and a parent who has personally navigated the complex process of applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). I am an experienced SEN practitioner and a parent who has personally navigated the complex process of applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). < Back Kirsty Greenwood Specialisms: Special Educational Needs, School Transitions, Post 16 Support, Primary to Secondary School, Year 5 to Year 6 Transition, support for Emotionally Based School Avoidance I am an experienced SEN practitioner and a parent who has personally navigated the complex process of applying for an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). My work is rooted in both professional expertise and lived experience, giving me a unique understanding of the challenges families face. I specialise in supporting children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), with a focus on Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), and guiding them through key transition points from Year 5 preparation for secondary school to post-16 support. I am passionate about developing personalised, transition strategies that reduce anxiety, build confidence, and ensure every young person is given the opportunity to thrive. info@speakerscollective.org First name Last name Email Your Phone Number About Your Event or Project Speaker or Persons Requested Date picker Event Type Select Event Type Address Submit BOOK A SPEAKER OR GET IN TOUCH FOR MORE INFORMATION