Our people

Huda Ahmed joined us in July 2023. Huda studied Psychology at City University and previously worked as a Teaching Assistant at a Primary school.

Dr Hugh Rayment-Pickard is our Co-founder and Strategic Advisor. He has over 20 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector and is currently Co-Director of the Professional Teaching Institute.

Ifetola Ojo joined us in January 2023. Ifetola has a degree in Development Studies from SOAS. She joins us with previous experience planning and delivering workshops.

Ikra Ali joined us in July 2022. Ikra studied Government and History at London School of Economics and Political Science and has previously worked as a tutor and a learning mentor with City Year.

Izzy Mann joined us in January 2020. Izzy has a History and Politics degree from the University of Nottingham and previously was an Outreach and Liason Officer for Out in Education and an IntoUniversity Student Mentor.

Jack Coster joined us in June 2024. Jack has a degree in Theatre from the University of Chichester. Previously Jack was a teaching assistant and youth worker.

Jack Hall joined us in January 2024. Jack has an undergraduate and masters degree in Film Studies from the University of Southampton. Previously they worked as an English teacher in South Korea.

Jacob Brunert joined us in July 2023. Jacob studied International Relations and Politics at the University of Sheffield. He previously worked as a Teaching Assistant and English language tutor.

Jade Hawkins joined us in July 2024. Jade has a degree in Law from Teesside University and previously worked as a Student Ambassador and Mentor.

Jade Hinchliffe joined us in August 2022. Jade has a degree and masters in English Literature from the University of Huddersfield and has submitted her thesis for her PhD in Sociology at the University of Hull. Jade has previously worked as a tutor and lecturer.

Jake Howarth joined us in July 2024. Jake has a degree in French and History from the University of Birmingham. He has a TEFL qualification and has worked as an English teacher in Thailand and France. Jake has also worked as a SEN teaching assistant and a football coach.

Jamie Lee Courtney joined us in September 2024. Jamie Lee has a degree in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Stirling, and a CELTA qualification from International House London. Previously, she worked as a Learning Communities Coordinator at education charity Volunteer Tutors Organisation.