Carrie Wilson

Carrie Wilson-Harrop is an experienced professional with extensive involvement in foster care and youth support. Here are some key details about her:

Professional Experience

• Treasurer at International Foster Care Organisation (IFCO) from November 2015 to November 2023 (8 years)13
• Member of the Board of Directors at IFCO during the same period1
• Research and Evaluation Lead at Career Matters (November 2022 - Present)1
• Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University (October 2021 - Present)1
• Young people and research consultant at The Care Leavers Association (October 2021 - Present)1

Background and Expertise

Carrie brings a unique combination of personal and professional experience to her roles:

• Over 10 years of direct work experience with young people in care and care leavers1
• Over 20 years of lived experiences within the care system1
• Grew up in the care system in England from age 11, with social service support ending at age 232

Contributions to IFCO

As Treasurer and Board Member at IFCO, Carrie:

• Managed financial decisions and the accounting system1
• Created financial reports for internal and external use1
• Helped guide the organization through the COVID-19 pandemic, including the cancellation of the 2020 conference in Canada3
• Participated in IFCO Coffee Conversations, sharing her expertise4

Skills and Expertise

Carrie is skilled in:

• Strategic Planning
• Project Management
• Training
• Project development and Bid Writing
• Research with Child and Youth Participation (co-production)
• Trauma Recovery
• Issues affecting those with Care Experiences1

Her unique combination of personal, professional, and academic experience allows her to facilitate understanding and change in the needs of care-experienced people.