Our people
Meet the people who make IntoUniversity a success.
Our people

Sophie Foster
Lead Senior Education Worker
Sophie Foster joined us in August 2021. Sophie has a History degree from the University of Nottingham. Previously Sophie was a Senior Student Ambassador at the University of Nottingham

Sophie Houghton
Interim Assistant Director of Programmes
Sophie Houghton is our Interim Assistant Director of Programmes. 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 Jackson
Interim Centre Leader
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 Williams
Education Worker
Sophie Williams joined us in January 2025 as an Education Worker in Leicester. Sophie has an undergraduate degree in Sociology from Loughborough University. Previously, Sophie worked as a Nursery Practitioner and a Learning Support Assistant. Sophie also worked as a student ambassador at Loughborough University.

Stephanie Hodson
Programme Support Tutor
Stephanie Hodson joined us in October 2024. Stephanie has a degree in Film, Television and Radio Studies from Staffordshire University, and qualified as a Teacher in 2012 after completing a PGCE from the University of Derby. She has over 10 years experience as a Primary School Teacher and has previously volunteered as a Literacy Volunteer at a local school.

Steve Windsor
Trustee
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.

Tara Hodges
Education Worker
Tara Hodges joined us in July 2024. Tara has a degree in Psychology and a Masters in Developmental Disorders, both from the University of Nottingham. Previously, Tara has worked as a SEND Teaching Assistant and Student Support Worker.

Tash Histed
Education Worker
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
Regional Operations Manager (West Midlands)
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.

Taylor Ferguson
Senior Fundraising Officer
Taylor Ferguson joined us in June 2023 and is our Fundraising Officer. Taylor has a degree in Criminology from the University of Exeter and previously completed international volunteering placements in Fiji and Nepal.

Tegwen Rattray
Senior Education Worker
Tegwen Rattray joined us in July 2023. Tegwen studied Philosophy and Theology at the University of Oxford and previously worked as a tutor.

Teyah Michalis
Centre Leader
Teyah Michalis joined us in August 2021. Teyah has a Education, Culture and Society degree from Goldsmiths University and a Master's in Psychology of Education from the University of Bristol. Previously Teyah was a SEN Learning Support Assistant.