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Amanda founded Blueprint Youth UK in 2011 and has since been the driving force behind the organisation’s youth-led projects. With over 30 years of experience in youth work and youth-led innovation, she has developed and delivered a wide range of services, including the creation of the PARC Coaching Method, a reflective practice approach to youth coaching. Amanda is passionate about providing high-quality youth services that centre the needs of young people.

Having faced her own challenges, including ADHD and dyslexia, Amanda understands the importance of a supportive and inclusive environment for young people seeking positive change. After training in coaching with the Open University, Amanda completed her Open Degree, focusing on Youth and Research, in May 2025. She continues to motivate the team and ensures they are all working towards the same goal of making a lasting impact on young people’s lives.