Welcome to episode 2 of the ACERT podcast series brought to you with the support of Moving for Change.

In this episode, Executive Committee member Marie Bowers is in conversation with Leila Neshat Mokadem CEO of Equity Lighthouse. 

Find out about Marie’s educational journey from early years to Doctoral candidate, what inspires her, and her opinions on what’s changed (or not) for Gypsy, Traveller and Roma representation in education. 
Bring your whole self and enjoy half an hour of conversation about Gypsy, Traveller and Roma education and the intersectional experiences of Leila and Marie. 

Equity Lighthouse: An educational training and research organisation with a multi-disciplinary team of expert educators, multi-lingual researchers, equality specialists, and health professionals. From classroom to community, Equity Lighthouse realises equitable education outcomes, health equity practices, and global citizenship development. 

More information: www.equitylighthouse.com

Moving for Change: The organisation’s mission is to improve the quality of life for nomadic Gypsies and Travellers and the communities in which they live across the UK. Their primary focus is to secure the wellbeing and rights of Gypsies and Travellers living on roadside camps with the vision that Gypsy and Traveller people across the UK will be able to continue their traditional way of life. 

Find out more at www.movingforchange.org.uk

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