Our people

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 and is currently on maternity leave. 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.

Arienne Panayi joined us in January 2022. She has a degree in English Literature from Leeds Beckett University. Previously, Arienne was an Account Executive at Prohibition PR and a Media Relations, Influencer Executive at Democracy PR and a Teaching Assistant.

Asher Joyce joined us in November 2024. Asher is currently in their third year at the Royal College of Music, studying composition. They have previously worked for Elevate Education in the UK and Australia, and is a singing teacher for the Tri-Borough Music Hub.

Batshala Rijal joined us in November 2024. Batshala has a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and Psychology from Hollins University, Virginia, and a Master's degree in International Development and Humanitarian Emergencies at the London School of Economics. She has previously completed internships in the NGO/INGO space in the US and Nepal.

Bea Clarke joined us in July 2024. Beatrice has a degree in Education Studies from the University of Warwick and previously worked as a Peer Mentor at the University of Warwick.