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Welcome to our leadership spotlight series, where we ask each leader 10 quick-fire questions so that we can give a little insight into the person behind a leadership role.

I have overall responsibility for the strategic direction of StreetDoctors, its services, its impact, its partnerships and most importantly, its role in both preventing and reducing violence affecting young people.

I am passionate about playing my part in reducing inequality. I have been a youth worker, social worker and was one of the founders of the Big Issue, where I also set up their charity The Big Issue Foundation. I have led national campaigns on prison reform at the Prison Reform Trust, young people’s mental health at YoungMinds – where I was also a Director of the organisation – and poverty at the Barrow Cadbury Trust leading their Fair By Design campaign. My lifelong commitment to social justice is to ensure that those with real life experiences are front and centre in the creation of solutions.

What was your first job?

Youth Worker.

What is the best piece of leadership advice you’ve been given?

Don’t give someone constructive criticism then because you feel bad say sorry.

What or who is your most admired purpose-led organisation or person?

Mick Lynch, RMT.

What do you do to help ensure good mental health?

Exercise – lots of cardio!

What is the most impactful leadership decision you’ve made?

Pushing the boundaries of our mission to develop new training content for young people affected by violence.

If you needed some sound advice, who would you call?

My coach.

What is your dream job? (Apart from your current one!)

Running a community centre that was really inclusive and diverse.

Favourite place to eat?

Indian veg restaurant in Chapel Market.

Why are you in the purpose-led sector?

No point to my existence if i wasn’t.

What are you currently watching or reading?

Industry on BBC.

Thanks so much for taking the time to speak with us, Lucie.

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