Our people

Kay Kevat joined us in July 2024 and works between our Manchester North and Salford Central centres. Kay has a degree in Biomedical Science from Newcastle University and a PGCE from the University of Manchester. She has previously worked as a teacher and as an administrator for AQA.

Kayleigh Taylor joined us in July 2024. Kayleigh has a degree in East Asian Studies and International Relations from SOAS University of London, where she was also an Outreach Student Ambassador. She has previously worked in retail and hospitality.

Kaylyn Snelgrove joined us in February 2025. Kaylyn has a Bachelors in Natural Sciences specialising in Physics at the University of York. Previously, they did a science communication and public engagement placement during their degree where they worked for the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) at the Central Laser Facility in Harwell, Oxfordshire.

Kelly Wainhouse joined us in January 2020. She previously was the Senior Programme Manager at the National Citizen Service, The Challenge and Buddy Scheme Project Manager at Richmond AID.

Kenza Benamar joined us in April 2023. Kenza has a degree in Textile Design for Fashion from Manchester Metropolitan University & a PGCE in Young People and Adults. Previously, she worked as a Lecturer in an FE college and as a D&I Trainer.

Kim Rowson joined us in January 2021. Kim has a degree in Applied Performance (Community and Education) from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire. Previously, she worked at Birmingham City University organising and delivering the UniConnect programme.

Krysia Kubinski-Johnson joined us in January 2023 and is our Interim Head of Programme Delivery and Operations (North of England and East Midlands). She has a degree in French and Italian from the University of Manchester. Previously, she worked as a Modern Foreign Language teacher and Head of Year in a Secondary school.

Lanre Ladokun joined us in January 2024. Lanre has a degree in Adult and Non-Formal Education from the University of Benin, Nigeria and a Master's degree in Peace, Conflict, and Development from the University of Bradford. Previously, they have worked as a Cover Supervisor and Teaching Assistant for Special Educational Needs (SEN) with children and young people.

Laura Allison joined us in August 2022. Laura studied Psychology at the University of Durham and has a Masters in Developmental Psychopathology. Previously, she worked as an academic mentor with Ranstad as part of the National Tutoring Programme.

Laura Morley joined the charity in September 2008 and has a degree in Communication and Media Studies from Loughborough University.

Laura Pitchford joined us in August 2021 and is currently on maternity leave. She has a degree in Arts & Humanities: English with Linguistics and a Masters in English Literary Research. Previously Laura worked for the City College Norwich as a Neaco Co-Ordinator and Careers Advisor and before this was an Employment Adviser & Assistant Manager at Norfolk Training Services.

Laura Trinder joined us in July 2023. Laura is currently studying at the University of East Anglia. Previously, she worked for three years as an SEN Teaching Assistant at Lionwood Junior School and most recently worked at Locksley Short Stay School in Norwich.