Our Advisory Board and Trustees include people with lived Care and Youth Justice experience, Youth Justice Academics, Youth Offending Team Management, Private Sector Representatives, Third Sector representatives and Media/Digital Representatives.
MARVIN WALLACE – Head of Finance and Operations
Marvin is responsible for overseeing and leading on Finance and Operations through Peer Power’s activities.
Prior to Peer Power he worked in the non-profit sector for over 10 years in Finance and Operations across a varied range of charitable projects.
Outside of work, Marvin has a keen interest in empathy and wellbeing and would be completely lost without his headphones and Spotify!
LUCY HILL – Operations Manager
Lucy is responsible for the day-to-day running of Peer Power’s busy office and supports the team with their projects.
With a background in communications and administration in media she came to Peer Power in October 2017 to put her skills to use within the charity sector.
Lucy is also a musician and spends the rest of her time writing, recording and performing music with her band.
RIA PEREZ – Peer Engagement Worker
Ria is responsible for pastoral work and the engagement of young people. Ria has worked with young people in various settings, particularly in creative spaces, including Battersea Arts Centre and the Lyric, Hammersmith. Outside work, she loves spending time with family and friends and enjoys travelling to new places.
HOLLIE HARTLEY – Youth Engagement and Co-Production Manager
Hollie joined Peer Power after nine years at the Lyric, Hammersmith where she led the theatre’s targeted programmes for at risk and vulnerable young people. Hollie is passionate about building relationships with young people and ensuring they have a voice and platform to share their stories. She also brings her experience of the creative arts to Peer Power and is excited to develop the charity’s vision for social change.
JOSHUA OKUNLOLA – Training, Learning and Development Lead
Joshua is responsible for co-delivery and co-development of training. His background is in education, particularly in working with schools to support young people who display challenging behaviour and/or SEMH needs.
Outside of work, Joshua has a keen interest in fitness and boxes regularly. When he isn’t boxing he is spending time with his wife and five children.
SARAH WILKINSON – Interim Communications Manager
Sarah has a background in policy, communications and participation roles across the charity/ youth sector, helping organisations – like Nacro, Barnardo’s and Catch22 – listen to, communicate and respond to the voices of children and young people.
She is a strong advocate of Peer Power’s mission to embed empathy, love and relational approaches in social care, justice and health settings.
Outside of work she enjoys cooking, socialising and absolutely loves crisps.
Peer Power Youth CIO is a charity registered in England and Wales, no 1167758
