WE CAN TALK - Key Persons


Chris Kerr

Job Titles:
  • National Director
Chris is the National Director of We Can Talk and a dual trained registered nurse (adult and child) with more than 30 years experience and specialist qualifications in emergency care, paediatric intensive care, autonomous practice and practice education. Chris was part of the original We Can Talk pilot project and has continued to work with us alongside senior roles at Health Education England and various NHS trusts. Chris oversees the delivery of the We Can Talk project providing expert advice, leadership and training alongside her operational roles.

Natalie Hodgson

Job Titles:
  • Deputy Director
Natalie joined the We Can Talk team in 2022 and brings more than 20 years of experience working in Emergency Departments as an adult nurse. She applies her knowledge and experience to support our amazing project leads across England to roll-out local quality improvement projects. She is passionate about changing the experience for for young people attending hospital in mental health crises as well as the staff who support them.

Robin Barker - Founder

Job Titles:
  • Founder
Robin founded We Can Talk in 2017 while working as a senior mental health nurse in specialist Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). He is now the CEO and founder at People Unlimited, which is transforming the way the world feels about mental health. Robin provides strategic support, guidance and oversight to the We Can Talk project.