Lisa Cherry spent time in care from 13 years old. She later experienced homelessness before being picked up and supported by a charity. Cherry is an author and a leading international trainer and consultant, specialising in assisting those in Education, Social Care and Adoption and Fostering to understand trauma, recovery and resilience for vulnerable children, young people and their families. Lisa has over 30 years of experience in this field and combines academic knowledge and research with professional skills and personal experience.

Lisa completed her DPhil research at The University of Oxford in the Department of Education. The research asked "How do care experienced adults who were also excluded from school make sense of belonging?" She has written 3 books: The Brightness of Stars; https://www.careexperienceandculture.com/master/conversations-that-make-a-difference-for-children-and-young-people%3A-relationship-focused-practice-from-the-frontline; and Weaving a Web of Belonging: Developing a Trauma-Informed Culture for All Children