Advocacy is a term that describes an individual or a process that uses its influence to lift, elevate and empower others. The Passion Project’s Advocates are the heart and mind of the organisation, as it listens to and amplifies the voices of those who are marginalised or so called, ‘hard to reach’ in society. These individuals may include people who are homeless, leaving Local Authority care or prison, young carers and survivors of domestic abuse. This information supports the Foundation to commission services to meet their identified needs.
The Passion Project’s expert Advocates as individuals or organisations, will engage within the UK or US and use evidence-based outcomes that contribute to specific sectors to enable us to secure services to address the needs associated with the beneficiaries. Advocates lobby and champion within their sector feature as part of the advocacy initiative.
Dr Angela Herbert MBE began a public sector career over 35 years ago, 13 of which, were spent volunteering in a young offender’s institution. She is a qualified teacher and trainer, has a Professional Doctorate in Education an MSc in Education Management, with a specialism in prisoner education and a BA (Hons) in Education and Training. Angela also has post-graduate qualifications in educational coaching and mentoring and is a licenced transformational coach and level 7 Executive Coach.
She is a published author, consultant and trainer, specialising in practical change solutions for individuals, groups, and professionals. Her passion is to empower and enable individuals to fulfil their aspirations, actualised through her role as an ambassador to the African Heritage community. Angela Chairs a local Metropolitan Police Independent Advisory Group and the Violent Crime Prevention Board, which maps and networks community services.
Angela’s unique ability to connect people across communities at all levels, has resulted in the voices of those who are socially disadvantaged, to be heard and contribute their thoughts to research, policy and practice that influences and effects real change.
