Our people

Dr Rachel Carr is the Chief Executive and co-founder of IntoUniversity. Previously, she was a university lecturer and Head of an English Department. She has over 20 years’ experience working with children and young people.

Rachel Hough joined us in August 2024. Rachel has a degree in Primary Education (5-11) from York St John University. Previously, she spent two years working as a Primary supply teacher and a year as a Primary school supply Teaching Assistant.

Rachel Patterson joined us in July 2024. Rachel has a MA in Geography from the University of Edinburgh and completed her PGCE at Sheffield Hallam University. Previously, she worked as a Geography Teacher on the Teach First programme.

Rachel Shrader joined us in October 2023. Rachel has a degree in Theological Studies from Regent's Park College, University of Oxford. Previously, she worked as an Instructor at Razzamatazz Theatre School and as a Ballet Teacher at The Little Dance Academy.

Raechel Kuik joined us in October 2023. Raechel has a degree in Criminology from the University of Bristol. Previously, she worked as a freelance tutor for Primary school children and A Level students.

Rayan Abdi joined us in July 2024. Rayan has a degree in Psychology from Nottingham Trent University. Previously, they worked as an Outreach Ambassador for the Centre for Student and Community Engagement at Nottingham Trent University.

Rebecca Walker joins us in January 2025 as an Education Worker in London. Rebecca has an undergraduate degree in Comparative Literature from King's College London and a Masters in Comparative Literature from University College London. Rebecca has worked as a student mentor at King’s College London and as an English Language Assistant with the British Council. Rebecca has also worked as an administrator in the public sector.

Rhiannon Jeffs joined us in April 2024. Rhiannon is studying for a degree in Theatre at the University of Chichester. Previously, she worked as a backstage hand at Trinity Theatre, a Junior Ensemble Director and as an Acting Teacher at TheatreTrain.

Rishi Jindal joined us in August 2020. Rishi studied Ancient History at the University of Durham. He previously volunteered with CATSS (Children Achieving Through Student Support), taking children and young people who may otherwise not get the opportunity, on day trips and residential trips.

Rory Brooks CBE founded the private equity group, MML Capital, in 1988. He is the Chairman of the Quintessentially Foundation. His family philanthropic engagements span poverty research, social justice, higher education and contemporary art.

Rose Farley joined us in August 2022. Rose has a degree in Psychology from the University of Nottingham. Previously, she worked as a Care Assistant as well as volunteering at a local Primary school.

Rosie Alexander joined us in November 2024. Rosie has a Psychology degree, with a specialism in Clinical Health, from the University of Glasgow. She was previously a mentor at our Govan site and also has volunteering experience at social enterprise Creatovators CIC.