Our people

Sophie Houghton is our Head of Programme Delivery and Operations (North of England and East Midlands). Sophie has a degree in European Social and Political Studies with French from UCL and a PGCE from Sheffield Hallam. She also has a Masters of Education from the University of Manchester.

Sophie Hunt joined us in August 2021. Sophie has a English degree from the University of Nottingham. Previously Sophie was a Trainee Commercial Manager at Frasers Group and International English Teacher.

Sophie Jackson joined us in November 2022. Sophie has a degree in Psychology from the University of Liverpool and previously volunteered at the North Liverpool centre.

Sophie Lewisohn is our Vice-Chair of Trustees and Chair of the Advisory Panel. Sophie has been closely involved in the development of the charity. She brings her experience in finance and economics at the UN Capital Development Fund and at the Economist Intelligence Unit to the governance of the organisation.

Sophie Watkins joined us in July 2023. Sophie studied History at the University of Manchester and previously worked in Widening Participation and as a tutor.

Stephen Adeyemo joined us in August 2022. Stephen has a degree in Business and Sport from Manchester Metropolitan University and previously worked as a Leader of Climate and Behaviour at Manchester Academy.

Steve Windsor is our Treasurer. Steve first became involved with IntoUniversity through his work on the Goldman Charitable Giving Committee in 2010 and has been a dedicated supporter of the charity ever since.

Sumaia Rahman Mim joined us in January 2023 and is our Finance Assistant. Sumaia is currently in her final year at the University of Greenwich studying Accounting and Finance. Previously, she worked as an intern in Tax and Credit Risk.

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.

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.