Our people

Kieran Rew joined us in January 2026. Kieran studied Music Technology at University Centre Weston. He has five years of experience working in the live music industry.

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.

Kobi Essilfie joined us in July 2025. Kobi has an undergraduate degree in Anthropology and International Development from the University of Sussex, and a master's in Security, Peace-building, and Diplomacy from the University of Loughborough. Previously, they have been a volunteer tutor at Tutor the Nation, and worked as a Team Leader and Venue Supervisor at Schools Plus.

Krysia Kubinski-Johnson joined us in January 2023. 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 Skinner joined us in February 2026. Laura has a BA and MA in English Literature from the University of Hull and is currently completing a PhD in Criminology, specialising in Modern Slavery. She has held several student support roles in a primary school and an FE college, and has also worked in student recruitment and outreach as an ambassador for the University of Hull for the past eight years.

Laura Trinder joined us in July 2023. Laura has a degree in Education from the University of East Anglia. Previously, she worked as an SEN Teaching Assistant at Lionwood Junior School and worked at Locksley Short Stay School in Norwich.

Lauren Jones joined us in July 2024. Lauren has a degree in History from the University of Bristol and previously worked as a Teaching Assistant.

Leah​ ​Boyne​ ​joined us in January 2018. Leah has a degree in Politics from the University of Sheffield. She previously worked as an English Language Teacher in China, and was our Centre Leader at IntoUniversity Hammersmith.