Local authority commissioning manager

“Michael was an inspirational member of Voice is Power (Birmingham Children and Young People’s Parliament). He was a very eloquent and talented member, always airing pertinent issues on behalf of himself and others. He quickly inspired both trust and confidence when working with people and was excellent at motivating others. During his time at VIP, Michael had the opportunity to lead a debate in the House of Commons, and brilliantly represented young people both locally and nationally. Michael has an extremely thorough approach to his duties, completely reliable and trustworthy a great team member. His communication skills were excellent, enabling him to interact and relate well with others. Michael also showed initiative and an in-depth awareness and insight into issues affecting young people.”