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Melissa Gilpin is a seasoned marketing and communications manager currently leading a team at akt since March 2022, focusing on campaigns and strategies to support LGBTQ+ young people. Previously, Melissa worked at Accenture from January 2015 to March 2022, holding multiple roles, including Customer Insights and Growth Consultant, where strategic innovation workshops and customer experience design were key responsibilities. Earlier experience includes positions at Mother Tongue Writers, AMV BBDO, and various roles in customer service and education. Educational qualifications include a BA in Spanish and Italian from the University of Leeds, along with additional language studies in Italy and Spain.
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akt supports LGBTQ+ people aged 16-25 in the UK who are facing or experiencing homelessness or living in a hostile environment. Did you know that 24% of young homeless people in the UK are LGBTQ+? LGBTQ+ people are much more likely to be made homeless because of their gender or sexual identity, and 78% of all of the young people that come to akt cite familial abuse and rejection ad the cause of their homelessness. This is why akt is so vital. We support young people into safe homes and employment, education or training, in a welcoming and open environment that celebrates LGBTQ+ identities. If you want to find out more, please visit our website at: https://www.akt.org.uk/