Duke Harrison-Hunter

Duke Harrison-Hunter is an award-winning community leader, motivational keynote speaker, mentor, and specialist in youth engagement based in Portsmouth, England. He is currently known for his work as the equality, diversity and inclusion officer at Pompey in the Community, the charitable arm of Portsmouth FC, where he advocates for diversity, inclusion, and works extensively with young people—especially those with complex backgrounds involving youth offending.

Duke’s inspiring journey includes overcoming a challenging past involving involvement in gangs and substance abuse, with several periods of incarceration both in England and the United States. He credits Portsmouth and local support programs with helping him turn his life around, and is now celebrated for his ability to connect with youths and offer guidance drawn from lived experience. He frequently delivers training, mentoring, and public speaking engagements on topics such as resilience, behaviours, consequences, racism, and inclusion, and has received national recognition, including a listing in the Football Black List for his community contributions.