Our team votes on all decisions, including policies, team appointments, and day-to-day operations. The team is structured across several layers: Directors, Area Heads, Spokespeople, Regional Chairs, and the Digital Team.
Our administration team manages our day-to-day operations and oversees work across all areas of the organisation.
Our administration deals with the day to day running of Centre.
Director and Founder
Torrin is the Founder and Director of the Centre. His experience includes authoring over a dozen papers and over one hundred policies. His policies have been backed by an All-Party Parliamentary Group of over 260 MPs and included in various party manifestos. He regularly appears in a wide range of print and broadcast media and previously had a weekly column for a national publication. He also has a degree in Political Studies from Aberystwyth University.
Deputy Director (External)
Jasneet works at the Royal College of Physicians and has previously held roles at Breast Cancer Now and Oxfam. They also worked as a campaign organiser, helping to elect three MEPs. Jasneet currently serves as Head of Pastoral Care.
Head of Policy
Mikael is an editor and researcher at the University of St Andrews and the Director and Founder of the Digital Inclusion Research Hub. He has published several articles and two books on the intersection between religious studies and philosophy. He is currently managing a non-profit which explores the impact of the digital divide on UK society and economy.
Head of Publications
Kitty is a University of Oxford English graduate with professional experience at Rogue Films and Southwark Council. She is also the former Representative for Women at Oxford University and a volunteer with Make Votes Matter.
Head of Communications
Dax is an Operations Executive at Publicis Media and a University of Edinburgh Biotechnology graduate.
Head of Operations
Meera is a scientist and educator. She has spent the past 20 years in research and academic roles at Newcastle, Northumbria, Cambridge, and Oxford Universities. Meera has run international early disease diagnosis and personalised medicine projects and is currently involved in early cancer screening community project initiatives.
Head of Fundraising
Bethan is a Politics and International Relations student at Cardiff University. She also worked at Blenheim Palace, where she was involved in key charity and fundraising events.
Head of Membership Development
Aisling has a History degree with a focus on welfare and humanitarian policy in Britain across the 20th century. Since graduating, she has worked in roles across the charity, education, and public sectors and currently works in project management.
Press Officer
Anna is studying for a degree in Social Policy with Criminology from the University of Bristol.
Head of Events and Interviews
Head of Events and Interviews Annadonata is an undergraduate at Kings College London studying English and Modern Languages and was previously a Capital L Language Ambassador at SOAS University. She also undertook an internship role at Dryden Search as a Research Associate.
Head of Administration
Charlotte is the Project Management Director at the LightEn charitable foundation. She has also held roles as a publisher and a Content Delivery Manager at Elsevier, Head of Collection Management and Acquisition at Springer Nature, and a Research Assistant at the Royal Veterinary College.
Head of Data
Inderjoyt Sajjan is a data analyst and policy researcher with expertise in Power BI, SQL, Python and policy analysis. She also has experience at the International Organisation for Migration and Intellect Global Transaction Banking.
Director and Founder
Torrin is the Founder and Director of the Centre. His experience includes authoring over a dozen papers and over one hundred policies. His policies have been backed by an All-Party Parliamentary Group of over 260 MPs and included in various party manifestos. He regularly appears in a wide range of print and broadcast media and previously had a weekly column for a national publication. He also has a degree in Political Studies from Aberystwyth University.
Deputy Director (External)
Jasneet works at the Royal College of Physicians and has previously held roles at Breast Cancer Now and Oxfam. They also worked as a campaign organiser, helping to elect three MEPs. Jasneet currently serves as Head of Pastoral Care.
Head of Policy
Mikael is an editor and researcher at the University of St Andrews and the Director and Founder of the Digital Inclusion Research Hub. He has published several articles and two books on the intersection between religious studies and philosophy. He is currently managing a non-profit which explores the impact of the digital divide on UK society and economy.
Head of Publications
Kitty is a University of Oxford English graduate with professional experience at Rogue Films and Southwark Council. She is also the former Representative for Women at Oxford University and a volunteer with Make Votes Matter.
Head of Communications
Dax is an Operations Executive at Publicis Media and a University of Edinburgh Biotechnology graduate.
Head of Operations
Meera is a scientist and educator. She has spent the past 20 years in research and academic roles at Newcastle, Northumbria, Cambridge, and Oxford Universities. Meera has run international early disease diagnosis and personalised medicine projects and is currently involved in early cancer screening community project initiatives.
Head of Fundraising
Bethan is a Politics and International Relations student at Cardiff University. She also worked at Blenheim Palace, where she was involved in key charity and fundraising events.
Head of Membership Development
Aisling has a History degree with a focus on welfare and humanitarian policy in Britain across the 20th century. Since graduating, she has worked in roles across the charity, education, and public sectors and currently works in project management.
Press Officer
Anna is studying for a degree in Social Policy with Criminology from the University of Bristol.
Head of Events and Interviews
Head of Events and Interviews Annadonata is an undergraduate at Kings College London studying English and Modern Languages and was previously a Capital L Language Ambassador at SOAS University. She also undertook an internship role at Dryden Search as a Research Associate.
Head of Administration
Charlotte is the Project Management Director at the LightEn charitable foundation. She has also held roles as a publisher and a Content Delivery Manager at Elsevier, Head of Collection Management and Acquisition at Springer Nature, and a Research Assistant at the Royal Veterinary College.
Head of Data
Inderjoyt Sajjan is a data analyst and policy researcher with expertise in Power BI, SQL, Python and policy analysis. She also has experience at the International Organisation for Migration and Intellect Global Transaction Banking.
Spokespeople represent Centre in diffrent areas of policy and help us to come up with new ideas in those areas.
Our Spokespeople represent us across key policy areas. They contribute expertise and help develop new ideas within their specific fields.
Education Spokesperson
David is the Head of Politics at Greenshaw High School, who has 12 years of experience within the education sector and also works as an economics teacher. He also worked as an Individuals and Societies Teacher at the International Academy of Greenwich, and a teacher of History and Politics at Lampton School and UCL Academy.
Economy Spokesperson
William is studying for a PhD at Leeds University within the School of Earth and Environment, with the Institute for Transport Studies and the Infuze Project. He has a masters in Economics from Swansea University and a degree in Economics from Aberystwyth University.
Environment Spokesperson
Sophie works in fundraising for healthcare research and support at Breast Cancer Now. Sophie previously worked as a Programme Coordinator at Think Pacific and holds a Geography degree from Swansea University. She was also the Co-Founder of the International Action Group, a global educational initiative to elevate and empower young change-makers.
Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
Katie recently completed a BSc in Politics and International Relations at the University of Bristol and is now studying a Masters in Development and Security. Her main research interests include gender policy and social justice. She has volunteered with Global Action and other local charities.
Justice Spokesperson
Rhiannon is a Politics and Philosophy student at the University of Bristol.
Culture, Media and Sport Spokesperson
Kieran is working as a Service Delivery and Operations Associate for Tellmi, a peer support app working with young people's mental health in London. He has a Master's in Music Psychology and Wellbeing and studied English and Music as an undergraduate.
Community Spokesperson
Louise works as a Project Officer for the National Energy Foundation. She has studied in Edinburgh, Singapore, Berlin, Nice, and Istanbul, and has a Master's in Advanced International and European Studies and a Bachelor's in Human Geography. She is also a volunteer with her local women's shelter and has written articles for the circular economy charity "A Good Thing".
Education Spokesperson
David is the Head of Politics at Greenshaw High School, who has 12 years of experience within the education sector and also works as an economics teacher. He also worked as an Individuals and Societies Teacher at the International Academy of Greenwich, and a teacher of History and Politics at Lampton School and UCL Academy.
Economy Spokesperson
William is studying for a PhD at Leeds University within the School of Earth and Environment, with the Institute for Transport Studies and the Infuze Project. He has a masters in Economics from Swansea University and a degree in Economics from Aberystwyth University.
Environment Spokesperson
Sophie works in fundraising for healthcare research and support at Breast Cancer Now. Sophie previously worked as a Programme Coordinator at Think Pacific and holds a Geography degree from Swansea University. She was also the Co-Founder of the International Action Group, a global educational initiative to elevate and empower young change-makers.
Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
Katie recently completed a BSc in Politics and International Relations at the University of Bristol and is now studying a Masters in Development and Security. Her main research interests include gender policy and social justice. She has volunteered with Global Action and other local charities.
Justice Spokesperson
Rhiannon is a Politics and Philosophy student at the University of Bristol.
Culture, Media and Sport Spokesperson
Kieran is working as a Service Delivery and Operations Associate for Tellmi, a peer support app working with young people's mental health in London. He has a Master's in Music Psychology and Wellbeing and studied English and Music as an undergraduate.
Community Spokesperson
Louise works as a Project Officer for the National Energy Foundation. She has studied in Edinburgh, Singapore, Berlin, Nice, and Istanbul, and has a Master's in Advanced International and European Studies and a Bachelor's in Human Geography. She is also a volunteer with her local women's shelter and has written articles for the circular economy charity "A Good Thing".
Our Regional and State Chairs represent us across different parts of the UK, helping to lead local engagement and outreach.
Head of Website Development
Oscar is a Politics and Philosophy graduate from the University of Leeds. He has also carried out policy research for a senior Member of the House of Lords, led seminars, and co-manages a website publishing analysis on politics, current affairs, and policy.
Digital and Media Officer (X)
Sam is a second-year student at the University of Sheffield, where he studies Politics and Languages and is social secretary for a university society.
Digital and Media Officer (Bluesky)
Marli is an English Literature and Creative Writing graduate from Lancaster University. She received a score of 100% in her dissertation, achieving an overall First in the subject, and graduated at the top of her year. She was also the Editor of the Flash Literary Journal and a Research Assistant for the En Clair podcast.
Digital and Media Officer (LinkedIn)
Lucy is studying Modern Languages, French and Italian, at the University of Cambridge. She also volunteers at Citizens Advice.
Digital and Media Officer (TikTok)
James is an undergraduate at the University of Bath studying Politics and International Relations. He has volunteering experience with charities, including GreenFrog Holidays, and previously mentored at two Portsmouth schools.
Digital and Media Officer (Instagram)
Ella is a second-year student studying International Relations and Politics at the University of Sussex. She is part of the Politics Debate society, is a student representative, and was a social media and marketing manager for a restaurant.
Head of Photography and Video
Rowen is a photographer and holds a degree in Social Sciences.
Head of Website Development
Oscar is a Politics and Philosophy graduate from the University of Leeds. He has also carried out policy research for a senior Member of the House of Lords, led seminars, and co-manages a website publishing analysis on politics, current affairs, and policy.
Digital and Media Officer (X)
Sam is a second-year student at the University of Sheffield, where he studies Politics and Languages and is social secretary for a university society.
Digital and Media Officer (Bluesky)
Marli is an English Literature and Creative Writing graduate from Lancaster University. She received a score of 100% in her dissertation, achieving an overall First in the subject, and graduated at the top of her year. She was also the Editor of the Flash Literary Journal and a Research Assistant for the En Clair podcast.
Digital and Media Officer (LinkedIn)
Lucy is studying Modern Languages, French and Italian, at the University of Cambridge. She also volunteers at Citizens Advice.
Digital and Media Officer (TikTok)
James is an undergraduate at the University of Bath studying Politics and International Relations. He has volunteering experience with charities, including GreenFrog Holidays, and previously mentored at two Portsmouth schools.
Digital and Media Officer (Instagram)
Ella is a second-year student studying International Relations and Politics at the University of Sussex. She is part of the Politics Debate society, is a student representative, and was a social media and marketing manager for a restaurant.
Head of Photography and Video
Rowen is a photographer and holds a degree in Social Sciences.
Our Public Affairs team builds relationships with policymakers, monitors political developments, and advocates for policies that advance Centre Think Tank’s ideas and influence in public debate.
Public Affairs Officer (Public Sector)
Tarnia works at ChildLine, talking to young people and working to influence policy around online safety. She has a politics and international relations degree from Nottingham Trent University.
Public Affairs Officer (Private Sector)
Finlay is studying for a Public Policy Master's at King's College London and holds a degree in Law from Swansea University. He has worked in the legal industry in various practice areas, including pro bono family, corporate, and real estate. He is also a research assistant at Action on Armed Violence, helping to create the world's first global mass shooting database.
Public Affairs Officer (Parliamentary Engagement)
Ejay Nsugbe is a multidisciplinary professional, chartered across multiple disciplines, and the Founder and Chief Scientist of Nsugbe Research Labs. He has led award-winning international healthcare innovation initiatives and contributed to National Health Service policy on artificial intelligence and data ethics. Beyond research, Ejay actively supports STEM education reform both locally and internationally, has served as a school governor, and authored numerous peer-reviewed publications spanning manufacturing and clinical medicine.
Public Affairs Officer (Society)
Karen holds degrees in Communication, Health, and Social Science and is beginning a Master's in Public Governance and Policy. With experience in the creative and sports sectors, she now works as a Neurodiversity and Learning and Development in the Workplace consultant.
Public Affairs Officer (Public Sector)
Tarnia works at ChildLine, talking to young people and working to influence policy around online safety. She has a politics and international relations degree from Nottingham Trent University.
Public Affairs Officer (Private Sector)
Finlay is studying for a Public Policy Master's at King's College London and holds a degree in Law from Swansea University. He has worked in the legal industry in various practice areas, including pro bono family, corporate, and real estate. He is also a research assistant at Action on Armed Violence, helping to create the world's first global mass shooting database.
Public Affairs Officer (Parliamentary Engagement)
Ejay Nsugbe is a multidisciplinary professional, chartered across multiple disciplines, and the Founder and Chief Scientist of Nsugbe Research Labs. He has led award-winning international healthcare innovation initiatives and contributed to National Health Service policy on artificial intelligence and data ethics. Beyond research, Ejay actively supports STEM education reform both locally and internationally, has served as a school governor, and authored numerous peer-reviewed publications spanning manufacturing and clinical medicine.
Public Affairs Officer (Society)
Karen holds degrees in Communication, Health, and Social Science and is beginning a Master's in Public Governance and Policy. With experience in the creative and sports sectors, she now works as a Neurodiversity and Learning and Development in the Workplace consultant.
Our Regional and State Chairs represent us across different parts of the UK, helping to lead local engagement and outreach.
For a better politics commission lead
Sylvanie works in the civil service and has founded a support group for sexual assault survivors.
For a better politics commission lead
Sylvanie works in the civil service and has founded a support group for sexual assault survivors.
Regional and State Chairs represent us in different areas of the UK.
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