Dame Julia Cleverdon DCVO CBE

Conversations on Character

In the third edition of Conversations on Character, Dr Tom Harrison talks to Dame Julia Clevedon. In an illustrious career spanning numerous prestigious roles in the public, private and third sectors, Dame Julia is rightly considered one of the country’s most formidable and effective campaigners and leading advocate for young people.

As Co-founder of Step up to Serve, Julia has been at the heart #IWill campaign and in this episode shares how she has seen the conversation around youth social action develop throughout the last decade, outlines the importance of recognising the double benefit of service and shares why she believes placing young people at the heart of decision making is essential for a flourishing society.