Our people

Priya Chopra joined us in July 2023. Priya has a degree in Education and completed a PGCE at the University of Birmingham. She previously worked as a teacher.

Professor Nishan Canagarajah is President & Vice-Chancellor of the University of Leicester. Born and educated in Sri Lanka, he is a double Cambridge graduate and former Pro-Vice-Chancellor at the University of Bristol. Nishan has been appointed to a number of national roles including being a member of the UUK advisory group to tackle racial harassment in higher education.

Rachel Bailie joined us in July 2023. Rachel studied Law at the University of Bristol and completed a PGCE at the University of Durham. Rachel previously worked as a class teacher and House parent.

Dr Rachel Carr is the Chief Executive and co-founder of IntoUniversity. Rachel has over twenty years of experience working with children and young people in the voluntary sector. Rachel began devising the IntoUniversity programme in 2002 to address the barriers preventing young people facing disadvantage reaching their potential. Before setting up IntoUniversity, Rachel was a university lecturer and ran an English Literature Department for five years. She has a PhD in 19th Century English Literature.

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.

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.

Ramya Nadig joined us in September 2025. She has an MSc in Biomedical and Molecular Sciences from the University of Dundee and a B.Tech in Biotechnology from the Manipal Institute of Technology in India. She has previously worked in a variety of roles focused on supporting others and fostering inclusion, including conducting computer science sessions for school students in India, working as a Research Intern at Science Gallery Bengaluru, and serving as a Resident Support Assistant and Peer Connector for international students at the University of Dundee. She has also worked in museums such as V&A Dundee and Dundee Contemporary Arts, welcoming school groups and families, and most recently as a Marketing and Content Creation Intern at Office Mango.

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.