Members of the Youth Advisory Committee

Find out a bit more about the members of the FPA Youth Advisory Committee and why we think sexual health is so important.

David Lawrence

“I first got interested in sexual and reproductive health when I started at university, five years ago. I've since been working in the field of peer-led sex and relationships education.

As National Coordinator of the student-led Sexpression, my work has given me a wealth of opportunities to discover the importance of this very interesting field.”

Emma Crilley

“I researched young people’s attitudes to sexual health during my Anthropology degree and decided to get involved in advocating for access to sex and relationships education information.

Since graduating I've worked in social care. A placement working with adults with learning disabilities sparked an interest in ensuring sexual health and relationships information is easily accessible to everyone. I hope to be able to contribute to this outcome throughout my career.”

Lauren Reid

“I've always been interested in the science of sex – I have a degree is in evolution and behaviour – but I got really involved in sexual wellbeing when I worked for a sexual health helpline.

I wish sex was a topic that could be much more openly discussed. I feel especially passionate about young people's access to good quality sex and relationships education.”

Sarah Hadfield

“I became passionate about reproductive rights and the right to impartial sexual health advice when I volunteered at FPA after graduating from university in summer 2010.

I actively promote FPA services and campaigns to friends and family, through word of mouth and social media. Whenever possible I ask questions and write to decision-makers about sexual health issues.”

Sarah Reid

“I am a student at the London School of Economics (LSE) reading Population and Development Studies. I am particularly interested in reproductive health programmes in developing countries.

I have also worked as a researcher for a Channel 4 documentary. I met with many young people as part of my research on the rise of teenage pregnancies in Wasilla.”

Sophie Lumley

“I first got interested in FPA and the work it does after volunteering on the Sleepin' Safe, Sexin Safe' project in summer 2010. The experience was immensely enjoyable and I subsequently got involved in Sexpression in Birmingham, teaching sex and relationships education (SRE) in schools in and around the university in Birmingham.

I joined the trustee board of FPA in December 2010, and was recruited to the newly-formed Youth Advisory Committee in early 2011.”

You?

Could you help us talk sense about sex?

We're looking for more young people to join the Youth Advisory Committee.

If you're aged between 16–25 email yac@fpa.org.uk for more information.