Our people

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.

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.

Lily Walsh joined us in July 2024. Lily has a degree in Psychology from the University of Hull. Previously, Lily worked as a Personal Assistant for a young person with additional needs.

Lindsay Manion joined us in February 2024. Lindsay has a degree in English Literature from the University of Sheffield. Previously, she worked as a Teaching Assistant with Academics Ltd and as a Playscheme worker at KIDS.

Lindsey Wood joined us in July 2023. Lindsey studied Geography at the University of Leeds and previously worked as a Secondary school teacher in Budapest.

Livvy Hewins joined us in August 2020. Livvy studied Geography with Psychology at the University of Chester. She previously worked as a Camp Counsellor with Camp America, leading activities for children as well as providing pastoral care.

Lizzie Boyce is our Director of Development and is currently on maternity leave. Lizzie has a degree in Biology and joined us as an Education Worker in August 2013 before joining our fundraising team in 2015. She previously interned at our Hammersmith centre, and has worked at Explore Learning and The Science Museum.

Lois Plummer joined us in January 2021. Lois has a degree in Sociology from the University of Nottingham and a MSc in Ethnicity and Multiculturalism from the University of Bristol. Previously, she interned in the Widening Participation team at the University of Bristol and worked as an Education Worker at our Bristol East centre.

Lois Speakman joined us in July 2023. Lois studied Maths at Liverpool John Moores University. Previously, she volunteered as a Tutor at Action Tutoring and at IntoUniversity North Liverpool.

Loui Marchant joined us in January 2021. Loui has a degree in International Relations from the University of St. Andrews and an MSc in Gender, Development and Globalisation from the London School of Economics. Previously, she worked as a Research Assistant at the Research Base.