Kirsten Mackay

Kirsten Mackay is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in youth participation, public involvement, and educational support. Currently serving as a Youth Participation Practitioner at Child Poverty Action Group UK and a Public Involvement Officer at DECIPHerCentre, Kirsten has contributed significantly to research and community engagement initiatives. Previous roles include Private English Tutor and Writing Mentor at Cardiff University, where a media research project on self-defence in the British media was undertaken. Kirsten began a career at Cardiff Council as a Clerical Assistant, and holds a BA (Hons) in English Language and Literature from Cardiff University.