Our Team
Lara’s personal experience of being a racialised minority child and then an adult growing up in London, played a major part in the creation of Every Future Foundation (Originally: Breakfast Clubs Against Racism).
Lara has experience working in international non-profits and social enterprises, including her past business which combined yoga with workshops in Kolkata, India, providing human trafficking victims with employable skills and a support network for rehabilitation.
Lara now lives in Cambridgeshire, with her partner and two young children.
Growing up in the Middle East and moving to the UK during her teenage years, Naz developed a strong commitment to advocating for people’s rights. She actively participates in various human rights initiatives, including marching and protesting for causes such as Black Lives Matter and the freedom of women in the Middle East, in London.
With a variety of professional backgrounds, including managing retail accounts and handling communications in the transport sector, Naz possesses a rich set of skills and expertise. She excels in building meaningful relationships with stakeholders and creating long-term organisational plans.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Naz has a deep love for animals, particularly dogs, and is a passionate travel enthusiast who enjoys engaging in conversations about different cultures.
Sophia Sinclair is a London-based Actress, Creative and Workshop Facilitator. She regularly facilitates Drama workshops building self-esteem & confidence through improvisation, Drama games movement and mindfulness. Freedom of expression and empowerment (and of course fun) are integral to Sophia’s workshops.
Being able to gift others with the tools to succeed is why it’s important she’s a part of Every Future Foundation.
Julie Cheung manages our Activism Academy programme. Julie uses her passion for EDI and social justice to create amazing opportunities for young people through this programme.
She is experienced in leading EDI training and aiding policy development for high-profile clients including police forces, public health services, and global brands. Currently working with several organisations as a consultant and facilitator across various areas of EDI including consent and sexual violence education for primary and secondary school students, and race equality work in both schools and the corporate sphere.
Bilal is an experienced public speaker, host and workshop facilitator. He is highly skilled in facilitating and designing workshops on diversity, inclusion and anti-racism for young people and educators.
Bilal has appeared on BBC Radio 4 Women’s Hour, BBC World Stories and ITV News speaking on Social Justice Issues and also runs Over The Bridge Podcast with fellow graduates from the University of Cambridge looking at issues through a black/mixed race male lens.
Bilal works for us to deliver engaging workshops and staff training in schools and also supports us to write and update our curriculum.
Ewa is a Nigerian-born, Sheffield and now London-based facilitator who trained as an actor at Rose Bruford. Since graduating, she has gone on to work as an actor, director, facilitator & poet. Ewa loves to create and be part of stories that help us to expand our empathy and understanding of humanity. She likes to lead her workshops with compassion and flexibility to reflect this.
Ewa Dina brings her passion and energy to her facilitation, delivering high-energy and engaging workshops with young people.
Grace Mosuro is a Nigerian-born, UK-raised mother, breast cancer thriver, and a leading authority in Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). With expertise in intersectionality and cultural competency, she leverages her lived experiences and professional background in Business Management, Leadership Development, and EDI to drive meaningful change across diverse sectors.
Grace’s personal journey, including overcoming breast cancer, has amplified her commitment to fostering workplaces that not only celebrate diversity but also acknowledge and address the complexities of intersectional identities. As the Founder and CEO of Aquaintz Consulting and the Acting CEO and Chair of Trustees at Every Future Foundation, an anti-racism education charity, Grace uses her expertise to help organisations build inclusive cultures where individuals from all backgrounds can bring their authentic selves to work.
Her authentic leadership, dedication to cultural competency, and passion for intersectional inclusivity make her a trailblazer in shaping organisational cultures that prioritise equity and belonging.
Natasha Junejo is a highly motivated trustee, speaker, and social impact lead committed to creating access and opportunity for marginalised communities in literature, education, and the arts. Natasha is a strong communicator and creative campaigner experienced in leading and delivering complex global projects and working across multiple timezones.
Natasha’s passions include social action, advocacy, human rights, and ED&I along the axes of gender, race, disability, and sexuality.
Eric is a seasoned leader with over 26 years of governance experience in the substance misuse sector. He is a multi-startup founder and has successfully led organisations through significant transformations, including mergers and digital innovations.
His leadership style emphasises diversity of thought, collaboration, and innovative solutions.
Professor Rhiannon Turner is a social psychologist whose research and teaching focuses on promoting positive intergroup relations and tackling prejudice in all its forms.
She has a degree in Psychology from Cardiff University, a Masters in Social and Applied Psychology from the University of Kent and a D.Phil. from the University of Oxford. Since 2012 she has been a Professor of Social Psychology at Queen’s University Belfast, and is Director of the Centre for Identity and Intergroup Relations. Rhiannon is a past recipient of the British Psychological Society Award for Outstanding Doctoral Research Contributions to Psychology (2007), the Society for Personality and Social Psychology’s Robert B. Cialdini Award for excellence in field research (2008), and the Gordon Allport Intergroup Relations Prize (2011).
In 2020, she featured in the BAFTA-winning Channel 4 documentary ‘The School That Tried to End Racism’. Rhiannon has two young children and lives in Bangor, Northern Ireland.
Josephine Jengo is an experienced programme manager and specialist in gender related issues. She currently leads in supporting Commonwealth Parliaments to strengthen gender-based violence legislation, promote gender equality and apply gender informed practices within politics.
She has also worked for various grassroot organisations supporting women from minority backgrounds who have experienced gender-based violence and exploitation. Josephine is passionate about empowering women’s voices especially from minority communities and has 7 years’ experience working on this cause.
Amanda Agard has over two decades working with children and young people, specialising in Early Years and Primary education. She began her career as a teacher, where she developed a strong foundation in educational practices and child development. Over the years, she has expanded her experience to include school leadership and work in the Initial Teacher Training sphere working with trainee teachers and Early Career Teachers (ECTs) across the country; providing guidance and mentorship to foster their professional growth and development.
In addition to her work in education, Amanda has previously held a senior leadership role in the organisation Chance UK, implementing a mentoring program in two London boroughs. She also volunteers on a school governing board, to promote excellent outcomes for pupils and support to school leadership.