Aderyn, Rowan: - Rowan Aderyn is an award-winning change maker, storyteller, and poet from Wales, whose journey from a traumatic childhood, marked by years of abuse and foster care, to a thriving career and life of advocacy is nothing short of inspiring. With a focus on mental health, gender, and inclusion, Rowan has channelled their experiences into founding a charity that supports those who have been through the care system. Their writing, celebrated for its lyrical beauty and emotional depth, delves into themes of love, trauma, and identity, with the aim of empowering others who have faced similar challenges and fostering greater understanding. Married for over fifteen years and a dedicated parent of two, Rowan continues to inspire and uplift through both their advocacy work and the powerful narratives they craft.