Our people

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.

Kimberley Webster joined us in January 2021. Kimberley has a degree in English Literature from the University of Edinburgh and a MSc in Publishing from Edinburgh Napier University. Previously, she has worked as an Editorial Assistant and been a Mentor with the Wave Project UK.

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 Barton is our Assistant Director of Operations. Laura joined as an Education Worker in August 2012 and was previously a Centre Leader and the Cluster Manager in South London.

Laura McGregor joined us in January 2016. Laura has a degree in Education Studies from the University of Bedfordshire and previously worked as a Group Counsellor at a summer camp and an Orphanage Support Worker in Ghana.

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.

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.