Our people

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.

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.