The head of the Alliance for Youth Justice is resigning

Goodfellow, the AYJ’s first CEO, joined the organization in its previous iteration in 2019 as the Standing Committee on Juvenile Justice.

She has joined the Children’s Society as director of youth impact, policy and research.

Lesley Tregear, Chair of the AYJ, said: “Pippa has developed several important partnerships during her work at the AYJ, most notably with Agenda Alliance for work focused on girls and women, and with Leaders Unlocked in developing the Young Advocates for Youth Justice. She also developed strong relationships with existing and new funders, helping bring sustainability to the AYJ.

“We are sad to see Pippa go, but she has left us in a much better position, having achieved, among other things, charity status for the AYJ before her departure. We thank Pippa for her excellent leadership and wish her all the best in her new role.”

Goodfellow will be replaced as CEO by Jess Mullen, the current CEO of Collective Voice, the national alliance of drug and alcohol treatment and recovery charities.

Mullen will join AYJ next month.

She said: “AYJ’s non-negotiable stance on putting children first and tackling racism and discrimination are principles close to my heart. I am pleased to join the AYJ to continue building on this legacy.

“I look forward to working with AYJ’s impressive and diverse network of members and Young Advocates to ensure the juvenile justice system is supported by social justice and children’s rights and focused on positive long-term outcomes.”