Our people

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.

Louise Gregory joined us in July 2024. Louise has completed a degree in Childhood (Psychology) from Nottingham Trent University. Previously, Louise worked as a Student Mentor. She has also completed teacher training placements as well as a placement at Green’s Windmill and Science Centre.

Lucile Richard joined us in July 2023. Lucile has a degree in Social and Political Science, completed a Masters in European Literature and has a PHD in French Literature from UCL. She previously worked as a Language Tutor and Teaching Assistant.

Lucy Carter joined us in January 2020 and has a Politics and International Relations degree from the University of Bristol. Previously Lucy worked as a Teaching Assistant and as a Customer Relations Advisor at Thameslink Govia Railway.

Lucy Hart joined us in July 2025. Lucy has a BSc in Psychology from the University of Northumbria, where she has also been a volunteer research assistant. She has also worked in retail and hospitality, as well as been a mentor at IntoUniversity. Previously, she has also worked as a dance coach.

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.

Lucy Townsend joined us in July 2024. Lucy has a degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Bath and previously worked as an Outreach Ambassador at the University of Bath.

Luke Crowley joined us in July 2025. Luke has a degree in Politics and International Relations from Loughborough University and previously worked an English language teacher in Hong Kong.

Luke Francis joined us in January 2018. Luke is our Student Opportunities Manager ( Big City Bright Future and Student Associate Network) and 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 Simpson joined us in July 2023. Lydia studied English at University of Ulster and previously worked as a SEND Teaching Assistant.