Our people

Jazmin Reigan joined us in August 2021. Jazmin has a degree in Media Practice and a Masters in Media Practice for Development and Social Change from the University of Sussex. Previously, she was a mentor at IntoUniversity Brighton.

Jenneh Edem-Hotah joined us in January 2017. Jenneh is our Regional Operations Manager (North and West London) and our Head of Diversity and Inclusion. She has a degree in Biomedical Science from the University of Manchester. Previously, she was our Centre Leader in Haringey North and also volunteered with International Citizen Service.

Jenny Brown was educated at North London Collegiate School and Oxford University, where she read English. She started her career publishing for Robert Maxwell at Pergamon Press, but the move into English teaching at Cranleigh School ‘felt like coming home’. She taught at Highgate School in 1995 and then South Hampstead High School in 2000 and became Head of English at Channing School and then Director of Senior School at St Paul’s Girls’ School, until taking up her first Headship at St Alban’s High School for Girls. Since September 2019, she has been the Headmistress of the City of London School for Girls.

Jenny Katte joined us in August 2021 and is currently on sabbatical. Jenny has a joint honours in American Studies and English. Previously, she was a UniConnect Programme Outreach Officer at Next Steps South West and before this was a Writing Feedback Specialist at Studiosity.

Jessica Smith joined us in January 2020. Jessica has a degree in English and Biblical Literature from The University of Sheffield. She previously worked as a Community Logistics Manager for The Challenge.

Jessie Davis-Durham joined us in November 2022. Jessie has a degree in Sociology from the University of Sheffield. Previously, she has worked as an English Teacher in Hong Kong and as an Outreach Ambassador at the University of Sheffield.

Jess Jones joined us in February 2025. Jess did primary Education and Teaching Studies at CU Scarborough and completed various primary school placement as well as spent the summer volunteering in Washington DC as a Smithsonian Camp Instructor. More recently, she worked in a residential and dementia care home where she was supporting the residents with their daily wants and needs whilst promoting independence, safety and their best interests.

Jess Webb joined us in August 2022. Jess has a degree in Religion and Theology from the University of Bristol and an Early Years PGCE from the University of Cambridge. Previously, she worked as a Teaching Assistant and as an Activity Instructor and Early Years Practitioner at a holiday camp.

Jess Wood joined us in July 2023. Jess studied Politics and International Relations at the University of Bath and previously worked as a Student Ambassador and a Widening Participation intern.

Jonny Roberts joined us in May 2022. Jonny has a degree in Economics from the University of Essex and has previously been an Academic Support volunteer and mentor at our Bow centre.

Jordan Lee joined us in June 2023 and is our Fundraising Officer (Philanthropy). Jordan has a degree in Geography and a masters in Political Theory from The University of Sheffield. Previously, he worked for a philosophy journal and in music PR.

Jo Rodgers joined us in July 2024. Jo has a Bachelors of Arts in English and German and a Master of Arts in English Literature form the University of Leeds. She previously worked have worked in primary and secondary schools in Leeds, Germany and Austria as well as a seminar tutor and writing mentor at the University of Leeds.