Emily Whitford

Emily Whitford is a seasoned public policy advocate with extensive experience in influencing financial wellbeing and consumer outcomes. Currently serving as a Senior Public Policy Advocate at StepChange Debt Charity since October 2023, Emily focuses on developing policy recommendations to mitigate financial difficulties. Prior roles include Policy & Research Officer at MoneySavingExpert.com, where Emily contributed to campaigns addressing consumer fairness, and Research Consultant at Savanta ComRes, providing evidence-based insights to regulatory bodies. Emily's educational background includes an Executive Education Short Course in Approaches to Policymaking from King's College London and a Bachelor's Degree in History from the University of Exeter.