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.

Rosy Smith 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.

Ruby Sturgess joined us in November 2025. Ruby has a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Nottingham Trent University. Prior to joining IntoUniversity, she worked at the University of Leicester within the accommodation team, where she served as a Wellbeing and Conduct Manager.

Safiyyah Boxall joined us in July 2024. Safiyyah 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 Challis joined us in July 2025. Sarah has an undergraduate degree in law from the University of Durham, where she was a student ambassador and representative. She has previously also worked in retail and as an exam invigilator.

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 Herbert joined us in September 2025. She studied English (Language and Literature) at the University of Liverpool. She has previously worked for the UK Recruitment, Outreach and Widening Participation Teams at the University of Liverpool, where her tasks included mentoring and tutoring, supporting open and visit days, and assisting with school visits.

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.