Our people

Jane Clarke joined us in March 2023. Jane has a degree in History and an MPhil in Modern British History from the University of Cambridge and a PhD in History from the University of Manchester. Previously, she worked as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Manchester teaching History. She has also worked as a private tutor teaching English and History for GCSE and A Level.

Jasmine Raine joined us in January 2023. Jasmine studied for her joint honours undergraduate degree in Geography and Sociology at the University of of Newcastle. Previously, she worked as a Classroom Assistant and English teacher.

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.

Jeannys Bononge joined us in September 2025. She studied Psychology at the University of Leeds. She has previously worked as a SEN School Support Assistant.

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.

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.

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.