Our people

Seleena Mir joined us in March 2022. She has a degree in Sociology from the University of Manchester and a Masters in Global Citizenship, Identities and Human Rights from the University of Nottingham. Previously, she volunteered as a Citizen Researcher at a MH:2K, a mental health and emotional well-being organisation.

Sevgi Firat joined us in August 2022. Sevgi has a degree in Philosophy from the University of York. Previously, she worked as a teacher at English in Action, an ESL provider in Europe.

Shanice Blair joined us in July 2023. Shanice studied French and German at the University of Leeds and completed a Masters in Intercultural Communication at the University of Manchester. She previously worked as an English Language Assistant and tutor.

Shannon Atherton joined us in August 2020. Shannon studied Drama at Liverpool John Moores University, where she also worked as a Student Performer, delivering assemblies to Key Stage Three Pupils, and as the Workshop Coordinator for the Drama Society.

Shannon Moloney joined us in January 2021. Shannon has a degree in Illustration from the Norwich University of the Arts and has previously worked as a Graduate Boarding Assistant at Wymondham College.

Shaquille Ogunyinka joined us in July 2022. Shaquille has a degree in Psychology from the University of Essex. Previously, he has worked as a Learning Support Assistant in a Secondary school and as a Teaching Assistant in a Primary school.

Sharif is our Senior Corporate Partnerships officer and joined us in January 2022. He has over 8 years’ experience working in charities for children & young people having worked at ELHAP, an adventure playground for children & young people with disabilities, and The Kids Network, a mentoring charity for primary school aged children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Sharif has a Chemical Engineering degree from the University of Birmingham.

Sharon Gyimah is our Assistant Head of Programme Delivery and Operations (London and the South Coast). Sharon joined us in January 2017 as an Education Worker in Bow and was then the Centre Leader at East Ham. Sharon has a degree in Politics and Sociology from Aston University and an MA in Social Justice and Education from UCL's Institute of Education.

Shazia Ghamai joined us in March 2022. Shazia has a degree in BSc Psychology from Brunel University and a masters in Clinical Mental Health Sciences from University College London. Previously, she volunteered with Victim Support and The Forward Trust and has research experience from her placement at the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery.

Shravya Aradhyam joined us in September 2022. Shravya has a degree in Sociology from Madras University in India. Previously, she worked as a Tutor and PhD Scholar for The Brilliant Club.

Sonal Mistry joined us in June 2023. Sonal has a degree in English from the University of Bristol and previously worked as a Learning Support Assistant and as a Language Assistant in Germany.

Sophie Foster joined us in August 2021. Sophie has a History degree from the University of Nottingham. Previously Sophie was a Senior Student Ambassador at the University of Nottingham