Team

Lucia is a medical doctor. She has worked in acute and emergency medicine and has clinical experience in low-resource contexts. She has published peer-reviewed research in the fields of public health and global health and holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, and a Master’s degree in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge.

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Clare was previously Chief Operating Officer at the Happier Lives Institute, a nonprofit think-tank. She is a trustee of Suvita, an organisation which works to increase uptake of immunisations to combat vaccine-preventable diseases in India. She has a PhD in Earth Sciences from the University of Cambridge and has published multiple peer-reviewed papers in international journals.

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Charlie was previously International Legal Adviser at Redress, an international advocacy NGO. Before Redress he was an associate at Freshfields, an international law firm, and a Steering Committee member of Oxfam Lawyers Against Poverty. Charlie has experience working in the Middle East, India and Africa. He studied Law at Oxford and International Law and African Politics at SOAS.

China was previously Associate Director of Strategy at the International Rescue Committee (IRC), where she advised leadership on organizational strategy and led cross-functional projects across programs and operations. In 2022, she was acting deputy director of programs in Côte d’Ivoire, overseeing a portfolio across health, economic resilience and education programs. Prior to working in the humanitarian sector, China worked in management consulting and research. China holds a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology and Political Science from Columbia University.

Paúl previously served as Director of International Affairs at the Office of the Vice President of Ecuador and worked on peacebuilding and education projects in local government. He is the founder of Love On, a nonprofit strengthening families and training leaders across Latin America. In partnership with the UNDP, Paúl has designed and led social initiatives and leadership programs promoting individual liberty and public responsibility. Paúl has authored two novels and is fluent in Spanish and English.

Nasser is a medical doctor and previously worked as a development counselor with the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office in Niamey, Niger. He is one of the first scholars from Niger to be awarded a Chevening scholarship by the UK government. He holds a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from Alexandria University, and a Master of Science from the University of Chester.

Molly joins LEEP after working in victim support under the UK government’s Modern Slavery Victim Care Contract. Prior to this she worked in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, managing a material assistance and basic education centre. She holds a Masters in Translation from Goldsmiths University and a Bachelor of Arts in French and Linguistics from Queen Mary University.

Victoria has a background in law, strategy consulting, and philanthropy, with experience in the private, nonprofit, and social impact sectors. Before LEEP, she advised foundations and mission-driven organisations on strategic planning at Wellspring Consulting, and worked as a Counsel at the international law firm WilmerHale. Victoria is completing an executive MSc in Social Business and Entrepreneurship at the London School of Economics, and holds an MSc in Art, Business and Law from the University of Glasgow (Christie’s Education) and an L.L.B/J.D. in Law and Politics from the University of Montevideo. She is fluent in English, Spanish, and Portuguese.

Srujith was previously the Director of Business Solutions at Sight and Life Foundation, where he managed projects in global health, nutrition, and livelihoods. He has also held roles at J-PAL, The World Bank, and served as a fellow at Teach for India. Srujith holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University and a Master of Business Administration from the Indian Institute of Management (IIM). He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Telugu.

Richa has a background in technology, education, and social impact. She has held strategy and operations roles at Pratham Education Foundation, the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Uber, Amazon, and multiple startups, across five countries. She holds a Master of Public Administration from Columbia University.

Before joining LEEP, Scott worked as a Technical Advisor for the Commonwealth Pharmacists Association. Scott has previously served as a lecturer at the Copperbelt University, and a pharmacist for the Ministry of Health and Board Member on the National Health Research Ethics Board in Zambia. Scott is a recipient of both the Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from the University of Zambia, Master of Science from Sheffield Hallam University, and PhD from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

Before LEEP, Laura worked on monitoring and evaluation for Badael, a Syrian peacebuilding organisation, and managed a health promotion program at Sustrans in Scotland. She holds an MA in Sustainable Development from the University of Edinburgh and an MPH in Public Health Disaster Management from Makerere University. Laura speaks English and Swahili.

Hélia has experience across the education, health, and sanitation sectors, and has led projects for ICRC, UNICEF, and UNOPS across Mozambique, Nigeria, and Gambia. She has a background in infrastructure development, bringing technical expertise and strategic leadership to complex, resource-constrained environments. Hélia holds a degree in Civil Engineering from Zambeze University and an MBA in Project Management from the European School of Barcelona.

Before LEEP, Michael worked in logistics and supply chain management at the high-growth functional soft drinks and supplements brand TRIP. Previously, they worked in fundraising at the University of Oxford. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics from the University of Oxford.