Our people

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 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.

Madeeha Aziz joined us in July 2024. Madeeha has a degree in Youth Work and Communities from Birmingham City University, where she was also an Academic Mentor and Mental Health Researcher. Madeeha has worked in several charitable organisations, including the Children’s Liver Disease Foundation and the Springfield Project.

Mairead Pentland joined us in April 2024. Mairead has a degree in Social Sciences (Politics and Sociology) from the University of Manchester. Previously, she worked as a Primary Teaching Assistant and volunteered as an Mentor with ReachOut.

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.

Maria Simmons joined us in April 2024. Maria has a degree in International Relations & Politics from Staffordshire University. Previously, she worked as an Outreach Officer, in Student Recruitment and as a Teacher.

Martha Galsworthy joins us in July 2024. Martha has an undergraduate degree in Classics from the University of Oxford, where she was a Student Ambassador. They have also previously worked in retail and volunteered with Girlguiding North West.

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.