Matt Taylor-Roberts

Matt Taylor-Roberts is a renowned LGBT+ advocate who is passionate about supporting LGBT+ parents/carers and their children. As the proud Founder and Managing Director of Proud 2 B Parents, he remains at the forefront of championing inclusivity, acceptance, and empowerment within the community. Alongside his entrepreneurial work, Matt has also become an LGBT+ representative for Adoption UK, a role which allows him to amplify the voices of individuals throughout the community and develop an inclusive and understanding environments for all involved in the adoption process. When looking to hire a passionate LGBT+ speaker to attend your future events, look no further than Matt today.

Having personally completed the adoption process as a member of the LGBT+ community, Matt understands the changes that need to be made throughout society. His experiences have shaped him into a dedicated advocate for equality, awareness and change of practice across several sectors. With prior experience working for a local council under the directorate of children’s services, Matt has developed a deep understanding of the complexities involved in safeguarding across the public sector and the route to supporting vulnerable children and families. In 2013, Matt decided to create Proud 2 B Parents, an organisation dedicated to supporting LGBT+ parents/carers, and has continued to implement positive change throughout society ever since.

Keen to implement positive change throughout society, Matt is also working as an LGBT+ Representative at Adoption UK and an Independent Panel Member at Adoption Counts. Utilising his specialist knowledge and insights to support other LGBT+ parents and carers who may be in a similar situation to himself, his work has been recognised greatly over recent years, allowing him to become a finalist at the Diversity Awards 2020. In addition to this, he has also been selected to become a Co-Curator of Family Pride MCR and the Creator of the ‘Unseen Community’ Exhibit. An inspiration to audiences globally, Matt has become a must-see speaker for audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

A highly respected and influential figure in his field, Matt continues to inspire positive change and create a brighter, more compassionate future for families and children everywhere. Admired for speaking on important topics such as exploring microaggressions, LGBT+ trauma awareness, and LGBT+ resiliency factors, his insights and expertise are sure to leave a lasting impact on all those attending his talks. When looking to educate and inspire audiences at your next event, do not hesitate to hire Matt today.