Our people

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

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. 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.

Alex Bowes joined us in January 2019. Alex has a Masters in Chemistry from the University of York. She previously worked as an Education Worker at our Brent and Hammersmith centres.

Alex Caley joined us in January 2021. Alex has a History degree from the Newcastle University. He previously was a Camp Counsellor and Assistant Group Leader at Camp Wayne for boys as well as volunteering at the Newcastle University Students Union as an University Access volunteer.

Alex Quinn is our Head of Data and Impact and is currently on shared parental leave. He has a degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge and previously worked for the Zoological Society of London.

Ali Ball is our Centre Leader at in North Liverpool. Alison has a degree in Journalism from The University of Central Lancashire. She also has a Primary PGCE and was previously working as a teacher in Liverpool before joining us in April 2017.

Alice Holden joined us in August 2021. Alice has a Politics degree from Newcastle University. Previously, she was a Student Recruitment and Engagement Officer at Gateshead College and a UK Student Recruitment Assistant at the University of Cumbria.

Ali Johnson joined us in August 2019. Ali has a degree in Politics and Modern History from the University of Manchester where he went on to be a Widening Participation Graduate Intern.

Amber-Page joined us in September 2021. She studied Anglo-Saxon, Norse and Celtic at the University of Cambridge. Previously, she was Outreach Manager at Peterhouse Cambridge and an English teacher.