Speakers
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A Local Councillor brings a strong understanding of the Sandwell community and the challenges families face, they will offer valuable insight into the support, services, and opportunities available to parents and young people.
Councillor at Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
Kiran Sethi
Kiran is Director of Learn Science Together and an experienced secondary school teacher. She is passionate about helping parents better understand how to support their teenagers by sharing insights from the classroom, along with practical tips that empower parents to play an active role in their child’s education.
Director of Learn Science Together
GPDr Suzy Peach
Suzy is a GP with a strong interest in adolescent health, she is passionate about supporting young people and families with the knowledge and skills needed for lifelong physical and emotional wellbeing. She founded Peach Wellness Academy to help empower young people, parents and schools.
Maryam Javaid
Maryam is founder of Black and Brown Parenting and a certified Conscious Parent Coach. She helps families break cycles of generational trauma and build healthier family cultures. Her work has been featured on BBC, ITV and the Daily Mirror. She speaks widely on conscious parenting and raising emotionally intelligent children.
Parenting CoachDr Sam Ibbs
Sam is a consultant paediatrician at Birmingham Children’s Hospital with a special interest in dermatology. She is passionate about improving children’s health and raising awareness of the impact of screen time and smartphone use on young people’s development and mental health.
Consultant PaediatricianFounder of Empower Kidz and Teenz AcademyOluwapelumi Boluwaji
Pelumi is a former university lecturer in Nigeria and now a children’s worker, speaker and founder of Empower Kidz and Teenz Academy. She works with families to help children and teenagers develop essential life skills, confidence and strong values.