Our people

Aamena Arfa joined us in January 2022. Aamena has a degree in Counselling and Mental Health from Leeds Beckett University. Previously, she was a Facilities Management Assistant at the University Partnership Programme and an Intern at IntoUniversity.

Aayushi Trivedi joined us in August 2022. Aayushi has a degree in English with Education from the University of Sussex. She has a range of experience working with young people, including as a Lead Widening Participation Student Ambassador and as a Tutor. She has also worked for We Speak, supporting students to improve their speaking confidence.

Abby Crombie joined us in July 2023. Abby studied Psychology at the University of Glasgow. She previously volunteered at IntoUniversity Govan and has experience working as a tutor and in a Secondary school.

Abby Sainty joined us in October 2021 and is a part of the January 2022 cohort. Abby studied Psychology at the University of Hertforshire, and has a PGCE from the University of Suffolk. Previously, Abby has worked as a teacher and an SEN Teaching Assistant. She has also volunteered within the Outreach and Widening Participation Department at the University of Hertford, and with the organisation Welwyn/Hatfield Targeted Youth Support.

Abiha Khan joined us in August 2020 and is currently on Sabbatical. Abiha studied English Literature at the University of Leeds and also worked at the University Union as a School Representative and an Education Officer. She has worked with young people in the role of a Mentor for Debate Mate and as a Teaching Assistant.

Adam Drew joined us in January 2018. Adam has a degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge and a Master’s in Plastic Electronic Materials from Imperial College London. He previously worked as a Senior Education Worker at our Hammersmith centre.

Adam Rahman joined us in June 2022 as Head of Communications. He has over a decade of communications experience including roles at TASO (The Centre for Transforming Access and Student Outcomes in Higher Education), National Zakat Foundation, The Silver Line and Four Paws UK. Adam has a BA (Hons) in International Journalism from the University of Central Lancashire and a Postgraduate Diploma in Charity Marketing & Fundraising from Bayes Business School.

Adam Stevenson-Emmett joined us in November 2022. Adam has a BA and MA in the Social History of Art from the University of Leeds and has previously worked in a variety of hospitality jobs.

Ahlam Warsame joined us in August 2022. Ahlam studied Politics and International Relations at Goldsmiths University. Previously, she was a student mentor and volunteer Nursery Assistant.

Ahmed Chowdhury joined us in July 2022. Ahmed studied Learning and Teaching at Middlesex University and has previously worked as a Teaching Assistant and an English teacher for various age groups.

Aisha Jamil joined us in July 2023. Aisha studied Natural Sciences (Chemistry and Biochemistry) at the University of Leeds and previously worked as a trainee Chemistry teacher and tutor.

Alastair Edwards joined us in August 2022. Alastair has a degree in Philosophy from the University of Southampton and has previously worked as a Mental Health Project Worker in Slovenia, a Tutor in both Russia and Poland and as a Camp Counsellor in Lithuania.