Our people

Lauren Pope joined us in September 2022. Lauren has a degree in French with Spanish from the University of Warwick. Previously, she worked as an English Language Assistant at a Primary and Secondary school in France. Whilst at university, she also volunteered for the Right to Read Project in a Primary school.

Laurien Oliver-Mighten joined us in July 2023. Laurien has a degree in International Development from the University of East Anglia. They previously worked as a Student of Colour Ambassador and Insight2Uni Mentor as well as volunteering as an English teacher in Colombia.

Lavanya Manobharath joined us in September 2023. Lavanya studied Philosophy and Theology at the University of Bristol. Previously, she was a Mentor at Debate Mate and Zero Gravity and a Widening Participation Ambassador at the University of Bristol.

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.

Lesley Acton joined us in April 2024. Lesley has a degree in English from the University of Hull. Previously, she was Head of Fair Access at the University of Hull and worked as a Teacher in a sixth form college.

Lewis Clark joined us in January 2023. Lewis has a degree in Sports Studies from Leeds Beckett University. Previously, he worked as a temporary Education Worker at IntoUniversity in Leeds.

Lia Gass joined us in July 2023. Lia studied Social Science at the University of Glasgow. She previously worked delivering creative workshops to children and supporting young people during prison visits.

Liam Casey joined us in March 2024. Liam has a degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Maryland and an MSc in International Relations of the Americas from University College London. Previously, he has worked at ImaGen as an Academic Advisor, at Shorelight Education as an Admissions Specialist and taught English in Vietnam through the British Council.

Libby Bryant joined us in November 2024. Libby has an English degree from the University of Nottingham. She was previously a secondary school teacher.

Lilli Hagerupsen joined us in January 2024. Lilli has a degree in Applied Social Sciences (Anthropology) from the University of Southampton, a Trinity CertTESOL certificate for language teaching from the Lewis School of English, and a PGCHE from Falmouth University. After graduating, they taught English and coordinated social activities at the British Council language school in Southampton and then later in Chiang Mai, Thailand. On returning to the UK, Lilli joined the University of Southampton Widening Participation team, gained a PGcert in Higher Education and taught English Language and Academic Skills to pre-bachelor's and pre-master's foundation students on pathway programmes to the University of Southampton.

Lily Dwyer joined us in August 2022. Lily has a degree in French and History from the University of Leeds and previously worked as an English Language Assistant.

Lily Lloyd Smith joined us in January 2024. Lily has a degree in Film Studies from Kings College London. Previously, they worked as a nursery teacher and Education Advisor.