Grace Pearson

Grace holds a Bachelor's degree in Criminology and a Master of Laws (LLM) in Criminal Law and Justice, both achieved at the University of Suffolk. Alongside her academic achievements, she has developed extensive experience in youth advocacy and public engagement, particularly through her role as Youthwatch Project Coordinator at Healthwatch Suffolk. In this position, she championed the voices of young people, ensuring their experiences and perspectives helped shape health and social care services. She coordinated youth-led research and engagement projects, working collaboratively with stakeholders to influence positive change.

Grace has also contributed to the criminal justice and voluntary sectors through her work as an Appropriate Adult, supporting vulnerable individuals within the criminal justice system, and as a former non-executive board member at Healthwatch Suffolk. Her interests lie in criminal justice, social policy and human rights, with a particular passion for amplifying underrepresented voices and ensuring that research and lived experiences translate into meaningful change.