Based in Bristol, with over 20 years of experience in the NHS, Emma’s professional journey started in commissioning, leading the development of multi-million-pound transformational programmes. Three years ago, she transitioned into a provider, bringing her strategic insight directly into service delivery. Emma is leading the development of a new 10-bed unit and outreach team for
Speaker Group: Conference 2026
Ade Odunlade
Ade Odunlade is the Interim Chief Executive of South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust (SLaM) appointed on 1 December 2025. With more than 30 years’ experience in mental health and senior healthcare leadership, Ade is recognised for his deep commitment to improving patient care and driving system‑wide transformation. A nurse by background, Ade began his mental
ZeZe Sohawon
ZeZe, is a mental health speaker Churchill fellow, mental health researcher and CEO of a youth mental health and autism charity called Emotion Dysregulation in Autism. She has spoken at a TEDx event in 2021 about suicide prevention and mental health struggles she has encountered. In 2022, ZeZe represented UK at a global youth mental
Robert Dawson
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
Dr Steve Fossey
Dr Steve Fossey is Associate Professor in Fine Art at the University of Lincoln, UK. A practitioner-scholar with 25 years’ experience working across education and the creative industries, he specialises in participatory art and interdisciplinary approaches to co-creation. His creative practice has been presented nationally and internationally, and he has published his research and scholarship
Nzinga Walker
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 Sadeq
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 Brown
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,
Stephen Parker
A dedicated behavioral health planner and mental health design subject matter expert, Stephen is a proponent of “architect as advocate” for colleague, client, and community alike, and he believes strongly in leadership through service. Advocating by design for humanity at its most vulnerable, elevating communities in crisis, and serving those that suffer in silence, Stephen
Dr Paul Hanna
Dr. Paul Hanna is a chartered psychologist with extensive experience in academia and industry. Paul joined Hoare Lea in 2022 and leads the Societal Insights Unit which he established in 2024. Paul has expertise in mental health, community psychology, innovative and participatory methodologies, and community engagement. He has published over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles, two
Closing Keynote:
‘My Own Experience’
Mandy Stevens, Author
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