Our people

Rosie Dunford Wood joined us in March 2023. Rosie studied History of Art at the University of Edinburgh and previously worked as a Nanny and Tutor.

Rosie Ferguson joined us in June 2024 and is our Chief Programmes Officer (maternity cover). Rosie started her career working with young people. She has a wealth of experience in senior roles at London Youth, Youth Business International, Gingerbread and House of St Barnabas. She is Chair of ACEVO. Rosie has a degree in Media & Communications from Goldsmiths College and a Masters in Voluntary Sector Management from Bayes Business School.

Rosy Smith is our Head of Programme Delivery and Operations (South of England and the West Midlands) and is currently on maternity leave. Rosy joined us in August 2012 and was previously our Centre Leader at East Ham, our BlackRock Partnership Manager and our East London and Clacton Cluster Manager.

Safiyyah Boxall joined us in July 2024. Paris has an undergraduate degree in Social Science from the University of of Brighton. They have previously worked as an English tutor and Mentor.

Sam Johnson joined us in October 2023. Sam has a degree in Maths from the University of Exeter. Previously, he worked at The Access Project as a University Access Officer and in their events team, as an English language assistant in Germany, and supported student societies at Exeter and UWE students' unions.

Samuel Patterson joined us in November 2024. Samuel has Undergraduate and Postgraduate degrees in History from Oxford Brookes University. Previously, he was Deputy Head of Care at a special educational needs school in Oxford.

Sara Fialkiewicz joined us in August 2024. Sara has a degree in Psychology from the University of Sussex. Previously, she worked as a Special Education Needs and Disabilities Teaching Assistant in a Primary school and as a Programme Support Tutor at our Brighton centre.

Sarah Dolan joined us in July 2024. Sarah has a degree in English Literature from the University of Liverpool and did a semester abroad at Seoul National University as a part of a global opportunities scheme, later becoming an ambassador for the scheme. Previously, she worked at St Teresa's Catholic Primary School as a Teaching Assistant, and volunteered as a mentor at our North Liverpool centre.

Sarah Havens works directly with the students in our Academic Support programme and is a member of the Diversity & Inclusion and the Development Committees of the Board. She is active with other charities, serving as Treasurer of the family foundation Lef-Pillon Trust and as a member of the Friends Committee of the international conservation organisation Whitley Fund for Nature.

Sarah Jackman joined us in July 2023. Sarah has a degree in Art History from the Courtauld Institute and completed a Masters in History and Visual Cultures at the University of Oxford. Sarah has previous experience as a sports coach and supporting artists with additional needs.

Sarah Monkman joined us in July 2024. Sarah has a degree in English Language and Literature from Manchester University and a PGCE from the University of Lancaster. Prior to joining us, Sarah worked as an Exclusions Manager at Middlesbrough County Council.

Sathya Premachandra joined us in March 2023. Sathya studied Economics and Sociology at the University of Manchester. She previously worked as a freelance Graphic Designer and volunteered as a Teaching Assistant.