Our people

Summer Raselma joined us in September 2022. Summer has a degree in English Language and Literature from the University of Sussex. Previously, she worked as a Widening Participation Student Ambassador at the University of Sussex.

Suwaida Osman joined us in August 2019. Suwaida has a Master's degree in Global Issues and Contemporary Chinese Studies from the University of Nottingham. She previously worked as an Assistant Director at Explore Learning.

Tamika Zulu joined us in November 2023. Tamika has a degree in Childhood Learning and Development from Nottingham Trent University. Previously, she has worked with children with special education needs and in a nursery.

Tash Histed joined us in August 2022. Tash studied History at the University of Bristol. Previously, she was a mentor at our Bristol East centre and a volunteer Teaching Assistant at a local Primary school.

Tasleem Patel joined us in August 2019. She has a degree in Psychology from the University of Leicester and previously worked as a Pathways Mentor for the University of Leicester Student Recruitment Office.

Teyah Michalis joined us in August 2021. Teyah has a Education, Culture and Society degree from Goldsmith University. Previously Teyah was a SEN Learning Support Assistant and Early Years Assistant

Thomas Cessou joined us in August 2021. Thomas has a degree in European & International Social & Political Studies from UCL. Previously, he was a Holiday Club Volunteer at Central Southwark Community Hub and E-Mentor.

Tom Denham joined us in June 2022. Tom has an undergraduate degree in English Literature from the University of Birmingham and a Masters in Modern Literature and Culture from King's College London. Previously, he has worked as a Student Ambassador and tutor.

Veronica Cueva-Peralta joined us in July 2022. Veronica has a degree in Classics from the University of Oxford and a MA in Globalisation and Development Studies from Maastricht University. Previously, she worked as a Language Tutor and an English Teacher in Germany, Ecuador and the UK.

Vicky Beard joined us in 2018 and is our Communications Manager. Vicky has a degree in Politics and International Relations from the University of Hull. She previously volunteered for a campaign group in Bedford.

Victoria Pownall joined us in August 2022. Victoria has a degree in English and French from the University of Exeter and a PGCE from the University of Brighton.

Viknesh Jeevachandran joined us in January 2020. Viknesh has a Psychology degree from the University of Bath. Previously, he was a group leader for The Social Mobility Foundation and an Outreach Ambassador for Bath’s Widening Participation Officer.