
HMPPS National Lived Experience Lead, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, England

HMPPS National Lived Experience Lead, His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service, England
Tassie Ghilani is a system leader specialising in lived experience, relational approaches and social justice reform, with a track record across government and the charity sector. As the current National Lived Experience Lead at HMPPS, she drives the integration of lived experience into policy and practice, shaping more inclusive and effective services across custody and community settings.
CEO, UNLOCK, England
Paula Harriott is Chief Executive of Unlock, the national independent advocacy charity for people with criminal records. She has extensive experience across the criminal justice system, working at the intersection of policy, practice, and service development to improve access to employment, housing, and fair treatment for people with convictions.
Alongside her leadership role, Paula brings strong expertise in lived experience engagement, supporting organisation to move beyond consultation towards meaningful co-production and system change. Her work focuses on creating more equitable and responsive justice systems.