Since starting as an Independent Advocate in 2016, Danielle has been driven by a passion for protecting human rights and a firm belief that every individual’s voice should be genuinely listened to and considered in the decisions that affect them. Now as the Head of Advocacy and Influence, Danielle oversees the Advocacy Services and focuses on building strategic relationships and fostering meaningful client involvement, drawing on her previous frontline experience in independent advocacy, substance misuse and children’s social care to ensure people remain at the heart of the process.

