Our people
Meet the people who make IntoUniversity a success.
Our people
Hannah Lay
HR and Recruitment Administrator
Hannah Lay joined us in January 2024. Hannah has a degree in Political Science from the University of Birmingham and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from Canterbury Christchurch University. Previously, she worked as a Geography teacher in a Secondary school in Clacton-on-Sea and volunteered as a HR and Communications Manager at a small education charity.
Hannah Margetts
Head of Fundraising (Corporate Partnerships)
Hannah Margetts joined us in September 2015 and is our Head of Fundraising, with a specific focus on managing our corporate partnerships. Hannah has a degree in French with International Relations from the University of Exeter.
Hannah Padfield
Head of People and Culture
Hannah Padfield joined us in January 2022 as the Head of People and Culture. Hannah has an English degree from the University of Warwick and Masters degrees from King's College London and the University of Sheffield. Hannah is a Chartered Member of CIPD and has over 10 years of experience working within HR. Hannah was previously Head of HR-Corporate Centre at Royal Mail Group.
Hannah Purkiss
Chief Operating Officer
Hannah Purkiss is our Chief Operating Officer based at our Head Office and is currently on maternity leave. Hannah joined us as a graduate-trainee Education Worker in August 2010.
Harlem Nguyen
Trustee Fellow
Harlem Nguyen is a Primary school teacher in Greenwich, having graduated from Durham University with a BA in History and English Literature and Cambridge University with a PGCE. She attended IntoUniversity Lambeth for ten years whilst at school and participated in a range of programmes during this time. Her interactions with IntoUniversity have fostered a love of education and played a fundamental role in her decision to pursue a career in teaching. Alongside teaching full-time, Harlem is currently completing a Masters in Education at Cambridge, with a focus on diversity in the curriculum.
Harry Meeks
Lead Senior Education Worker
Harry Meeks joined us in January 2021. Harry has a degree in History from the University of Essex where he also completed his MA in History. Previously, he has worked in customer service, hospitality and as a Martial Arts instructor for both adults and children.
Hattie Robson
Lead Senior Education Worker
Hattie Robson joined us in September 2021 as a Programme Support Tutor in the Brighton centre. Hattie has a degree in Spanish and European Studies and previously worked as an English tutor both online and in Spain.
Hattie Woodward
Senior Education Worker
Hattie Woodward joined us in February 2023 and is currently on maternity leave. Hattie has a Masters in Primary Education from Liverpool Hope University. Previously, she worked as a Teaching Assistant and Nursery Manager.
Helen Tudor
Education Worker
Helen Tudor joined us in August 2022. Helen has a degree in Natural Sciences (Biology) from the University of York and previously worked at Agility, a Ninja Warrior-style activity centre. She also worked as an intern at our Walworth centre.
Hollie Baines
Regional Operations Manager (East of England)
Hollie Baines joined us in August 2017. Hollie has a degree in Drama in the Community from Bishop Grosseteste University, as well as a PGCE from North Essex Teacher Training. She previously taught drama.
Huda Ahmed
Education Worker
Huda Ahmed joined us in July 2023. Huda studied Psychology at City University and previously worked as a Teaching Assistant at a Primary school.
Hugh Rayment-Pickard
Co-founder and Strategic Advisor
Dr Hugh Rayment-Pickard is our Co-founder and Strategic Advisor. He has over 20 years’ experience in the not-for-profit sector and is currently Co-Director of the Professional Teaching Institute.