Speaker Group: Conference 2026

Robert is a Director at Eric Parry Architects and has over 25 years of experience across commercial, education and healthcare projects. Robert studied at the Birmingham School of Architecture and Oxford Brookes University and has been working with Eric Parry since 2006, on a series of high-profile projects in London, Cambridge, and Oxford, including 4

Nzinga Walker is the Executive Director of Stella’s Place which provides innovative mental health services to young adults. Known for her ability to provide effective leadership, she has consistently ensured that children, young adults and families receive effective services that are respectful of people’s diverse backgrounds and belief systems. She has a proven record of

Shahad Niyazi Sadeq is an architectural designer and national speaker dedicated to amplifying lived experience voices and cultivating sustainable workplace culture. With a background in leadership, co-founding EDI initiatives, and leading the Immigrant Architect Coalition, she aims to advance strategic and holistic policies for the efficient growth of the individual & the workplace. Originally from

Deanna is a passionate advocate for diversity in architecture, with a distinguished career spanning Canada, the US, Bermuda, Australia, East Africa, and the UK. As a design principal at Stantec’s Toronto office, she has dedicated the last 25 years to creating inclusive and supportive spaces for vulnerable communities. Her focus on mental health, palliative care,

Jana has long been committed to bridging the fields of psychology and architecture—particularly within healthcare. With a background in architecture and psychology, and a master’s degree in healthcare design from Kent State University, she brings a multidisciplinary approach to behavioral health design. As a recent graduate and Designer in Page’s Behavioral Health Studio, Jana focuses

Andrew is an Award-Winning Architect and Director at Gilling Dod Architects which has over the last 30 years established itself as a major player in UK Healthcare Design. It is in the field of Mental Health Design however where Andrew has excelled with acclaimed projects completed across all aspects of the sector and for Clients

Jeremy Marcus is an experienced sales and marketing director and long‑standing volunteer with Samaritans, acting as the client representative for the Central London Samaritans refurbishment. With extensive experience delivering small to large‑scale residential and regeneration projects across London and the South East, Jeremy brings commercial rigour, stakeholder engagement and user‑centred insight to the project. He