Our people

Lucy Tolhurst joined us in July 2023. Lucy studied Film, Photography and Media at the University of Leeds and previously worked as a Learning Support Assistant.

Luke Francis joined us in January 2018. Luke has a degree in History from Loughborough University. Previously, he worked as a tutor for Explore Learning and was our Centre Leader in Hackney Downs.

Lydia Galbraith joined us in July 2023. Lydia studied English at University of Ulster and previously worked as a SEND Teaching Assistant.

Lydia Salter​ joined us in August 2017. Lydia has a degree in History from the University of Bristol, with a Masters in International Relations from the University of Bath. Previously she worked in Widening Participation roles within the University of Bath and was Centre Leader at IntoUniversity Oxford South East and Regional Operations Manager of our West Midlands and Oxford centres.

Marcus Watkins joined us in August 2022. Marcus has a degree in Biology, a Masters in Plant Genetics and Crop Improvement and a PGCE from the University of Exeter.

Maria Atter joined us in October 2022. Maria studied Social Sciences, on the Politics pathway, at the University of Manchester. Previously, she worked as a Programme Support Executive at Bookmark Reading Charity, a literacy charity supporting Primary school aged children and as an intern at Human Appeal, an international development and relief charity, supporting their volunteering team.

Maya Doolan joined us in January 2024. Maya has a degree in International Development from the University of East Anglia. Previously they worked as a Teaching Assistant and Nanny.

Megan Bellamy joined us in July 2023. Megan has a degree in History and completed a Masters in Early Modern History at the University of Sheffield. Megan previously worked as a Learning Support Assistant.

Megan Clarke joined us in January 2024. Megan has a degree in Sociology from the University of East Anglia. They have previous experience as a Scout Leader and previously worked in the service and retail industries.

Megan Haley joined us in March 2023. Megan has a degree in English Literature and History from Newcastle University and previously, volunteered as a tutor.

Megan Hodgkinson joined us in July 2022. Megan studied Philosophy, Ethics and Religion at the University of Leeds. Previously, she worked as an Education Executive Officer at Leeds University Union and has volunteered as a Primary school Teaching Assistant.

Megan Stuart joined us in January 2022. Megan has a degree in Liberal Arts (History and Chinese) from the University of Durham. Previously, she worked as a member of The Grey College's student welfare team and as a teaching assistant in China.