Our people

Daisy-Mae Pearson joined us in August 2025. Daisy graduated from the University of York with a degree in Social and Political Sciences and is currently completing her Master's at the University of Leeds.

Dan Century is our Chief Finance Officer. Dan has worked at IntoUniversity for almost 10 years and oversees the sound financial management and strategy of the charity. Dan has a degree in Medieval and Modern History from the University of Birmingham. Before moving to IntoUniversity, he trained as a chartered accountant at the accountancy firm Mazars, and then after qualifying worked in the insurance industry.

Dan Chambers joined us in July 2024. Dan has a degree in Construction Management from Leeds Metropolitan University and a PGCE from Huddersfield University. Previously, Dan worked as a Primary school teacher.

Daniella Badoo joined us in July 2024. Daniella has a degree in Psychology from the University of Leicester, where she was a Student Ambassador working in higher education access. Daniella has also worked as an SEN Teaching Assistant.

Dan Russell joined us in July 2023. Dan studied German and Politics at the University of Edinburgh. Dan previously worked as a tutor and English teacher.

David Ellis joined us in August 2019. David has a degree in Experimental Psychology from the University of Oxford and previously worked as a English language teaching assistant in France.

Denise Hombiro joined us in January 2023. Denise studied for her Law LLB and LLMs at the University of Manchester, and has previous experience as senior mentor with NCS the Challenge.

Dolly Kippax-Jones joined us in August 2022. Dolly has a degree in History and Politics from the University of Edinburgh and previously worked at Teach First.

Donovan Kirkwood joined us in July 2022. Donovan has a degree in Education from the University of Roehampton. Previously, he worked for universities as a Schools and Colleges Engagement Officer and School Liaison Outreach Team Leader and as a Graduate Advisor at Greater Manchester Higher.

Elizabeth Hughes joined us in August 2019. Elizabeth has a degree in Psychology from the University of Liverpool and was previously a volunteer at our North Liverpool Centre.

Ella Byng joined us in August 2022. Ella has a degree in Sociology from the University of Exeter. Previously, she was a Peer Mentor and has volunteered with SEND Primary school students at a charity care farm. She has also completed an internship with a local community trust, as a Charity Development Assistant.

Ella Canton joined us in January 2022. Ella studied Politics at the University of Durham. Ella previously worked as a Teaching Assistant and Outreach Politics teacher, and has also has worked for a number of organisations teaching English online to both adults and children.