Welcome to The Children's Society Speakers Bureau where you can learn about our spokespeople, their areas of expertise, upcoming speaking engagements and published articles. This is an invaluable resource for journalists and professional event organisers looking for experts on children’s issues and voluntary sector management.
Chief Executive
Bob Reitemeier, 50, is Chief Executive of The Children's Society. In his six years in this role, Bob has led the transformation of the charity’s work to focus on the most marginalised children and young people in the UK.
Chairman, Board of the Trustees
The Rt. Rvd. Tim Stevens is the Bishop of Leicester and has been the Chairman of The Children's Society since 2004.
Director of Children and Young People
Penny Nicholls, 57, leads the nearly 600-strong division responsible for delivering all our direct services with children and young people, policy development and research.
Policy Director
Kathy Evans, 36, heads up the policy and parliamentary team at The Children's Society, overseeing a team of specialists lobbying government on key issues affecting children and young people living at the edges of society.
Policy Adviser for Young Refugees
Lisa Nandy, 29, joined The Children’s Society in 2005 as Policy Adviser for young refugees. She is responsible for leading The Children's Society's national efforts to influence change in the laws, policies and practices affecting child asylum seekers, refugees and children who have been trafficked.