Our people

Emma Bond joined us in January 2023. Emma has a degree in Business Studies from the University of Central England. Previously, she worked as a Higher Level Teaching Assistant and a Learning Support Assistant at a local East Bristol School.

Emma Bornebroek joined us in August 2017. She has a degree in Natural Sciences from University of Cambridge and a Science Communications Masters from Imperial. She previously worked as a Lead Instructor for Mother Nature Science.

Emma Harrison joined us in July 2023. Emma studied Sociology at the University of Manchester and previously volunteered at IntoUniversity Leeds South and completed a year at CityYear.

Emma Tilsley joined us in September 2025. She studied Education Studies at the University of Warwick. She has previously worked as a qualified swimming teacher for six years, completed a placement with Carers Trust Heart of England supporting young carers in Coventry, and worked as a Student Inclusion Officer at the University of Warwick, where she carried out a university-wide research project and assessed the Reasonable Adjustment document for disabled students. More recently, she has been working as a carer in care homes supporting elderly residents with a variety of needs.

Evan Lewis joined us in August 2025. Evan studied Sports Science at Durham University. He previously worked at Bede Sixth Form College in Billingham as a Personal Progression Coordinator, Head of the Student Ambassadors Programme, and in Learning Support. Most recently, he was a Project Coordinator for the Schools Out Sports In holiday HAF programme.

Eve Burniston joined us in September 2023. Eve has a degree in Childhood and Youth: Theory and Practice from the University of Sussex. Previously, she worked as a University of Sussex Widening Participation Peer Mentor, WeSpeak Lead Facilitator and Explore Learning Tutor. Eve also volunteered as a University Student Mentor at our Brighton centre.

Eve Hemsley joined us in March 2023. Eve has a degree in Sociology from Newcastle University. Previously, they worked in Recruitment at Greggs Head Office and also volunteered as the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Representative within the Sociology department at Newcastle University.

Farrell Monk joined us in March 2021 as our Financial Controller. Farrell has spent the best part of the decade working in finance for various charities, most recently at Causeway Education and The Royal Society.

Fatma Sufi joined us in August 2022. Fatma studied Education at Brunel University London and previously did work experience at a Primary school.

Fred McNamara joined us in June 2025. He studied Media Studies at Grimsby Institute, and later completed a degree in Creative Writing and Film Studies at the University of Hull. He also holds a Professional Graduate Certificate in Education from Grimsby Institute. He has previously worked as a Video Journalist at Estuary TV, a Festival Communications Assistant for the British Science Festival, and a Constituency Caseworker for Lia Nici MP. He later worked as a Research and Content Executive at the National College and has also worked as a freelance writer, author, and editor.

Gabby Hayton joined us in January 2026. Gabby has a degree in Primary Education and Teaching Studies from CU Scarborough University. She most recently worked as a Pastoral Leader at Norton College Secondary School, and has also worked as a Supply Teaching Assistant and a Swim Teacher. During her studies, she completed a placement in Washington, DC at the Smithsonian Institution, working as an Education Camp Instructor.

Gemma Jackson joined us in July 2023. Gemma has a degree in History and a Masters in Medieval History from the University of Nottingham and previously volunteered at IntoUniversity Nottingham East.