Our people

Amna Ali joined us in August 2023. Amna has an Honors degree in English, a Masters in Literature with a focus on Literature, Culture and Place and a Postgraduate Diploma in Primary Education from the University of Strathclyde. Previously, she worked as a Primary teacher in Glasgow and as a Programme Manager for the Barclays LifeSkills programme, supporting young people to gain skills and knowledge for their future in Secondary schools across Glasgow and Kilmarnock.

Amy Erentz joined us in August 2019. She has a degree in Psychology and Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Nottingham. Amy previously worked as an intern at our Nottingham East centre and as a Nursery Support Assistant.

Amy Rust joined us in July 2022. Amy studied Media with Politics at the University of East Anglia and has previously worked as a Student Opportunities Project Coordinator at UEA and as a Students' Union Administrator at Norwich University of the Arts.

Andrew McWhirter joined us in August 2024. Andrew has a degree in English Literature from The University of Leeds. Most recently, he worked at The Literacy Pirates, a charity supporting literacy confidence in primary and secondary students. Prior to this, Andrew worked as a Primary School Teacher.

Andy Harney joined us in July 2022. Andy studied Law with Politics at The Queen's University of Belfast and has previously worked as an English language assistant in Spain. He also has numerous teaching and volunteering experiences across Central and Eastern Europe.

Annabell Dalton joined us in June 2022. Annabell studied Fashion Promotion at the University for the Creative Arts and has previously worked as a Transition Support Officer and a Pastoral and Behaviour Officer. Annabell was also an intern at IntoUniversity Leeds South.

Anna Bevington joined us in January 2022. Anna studied Geography at the University of Exeter. Anna has previously worked as a Ministry Assistant, working with both Primary and Secondary aged students, and as a Leader at summer holiday camps for children.

Anna James is our Policy and Inclusion Manager. Anna was part of the set-up team for our Haringey North centre, and was Centre Leader and FOCUS Manager, leading a team to design and pilot the Secondary FOCUS Programme. She re-joined the charity in April 2019 and now works on policy and research projects for our HR Team.

Anuli Changa joined us in August 2020. Anuli has a Law degree from the University of Manchester. Anuli previously was a Programme Director and Senior Mentor at Debate Mate as well as being heavily involved in the Black Lawyers Matter initiative whilst at university.

Anwar Malik joined us in July 2021 and is our Partnerships Manager. She has a degree in English Literature from King’s College London and a Master’s in Postcolonial Literature from the University of Oxford. Previously, she has volunteered for various education charities and worked as an English Language Assistant in Spain.

April Paa joined us in August 2022. April studied Psychology at Bangor University and has a PGCE from King's College London. Previously, she worked as a Social Sciences teacher.

Arani Nirmalaraj joined us in June 2023. Arani has a degree in Psychology from the University of Leicester. Previously, she worked as a Teaching Assistant in both mainstream and SEND schools.