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 Education and English from the University of Sussex. Previously, she worked as a Student Ambassador and as a tutor.

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.

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.

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

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. He has a degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge and previously worked for the Zoological Society of London.