About Young Manchester

Samuel is a young person that’s eager to help and support everyone he can. Having earned a Politics degree from King's College London, he is excited to continue his academic journey exploring public policy and the philosophy of political economy.

Samuel currently manages a small production collective called Creation Foundation, dedicated to hosting honest conversations and authentic content and is also working on an anthology of stories of young people who have had challenges accessing higher education due to the UK’s immigration policies, prefaced with policy analysis and suggestions

Emma joined Young Manchester in January 2022, bringing over 8 years of experience in partnerships, impact and strategic communications from her career in the charity sector. Prior to this, Emma held roles at a number of national charities including the Together Coalition; Step Up To Serve - the charity that co-ordinated the #iwill campaign; the Community Transport Association and National Union of Students.

Originally from York, Emma spent five blissful years in the North West, studying Politics and Policy at the University of Liverpool; as Vice President at Liverpool Guild of Students and working in Manchester before venturing to London for 3 years. She returned to Manchester in 2020 and is glad to be back up north.

Emma is a Trustee at UCLan Students' Union, and spends her spare time pickling vegetables, going to gigs (pandemic allowing), and admiring her cat, Mildred.

Megan is a young professional who has over 5 years experience in the VCSE sector across the UK. Prior to joining Young Manchester, Megan was working for the Citizens Advice Bureau supporting those in debt and facing financial insecurity. Megan is passionate about ensuring young people have a seat at the table.

In Megan's spare-time she enjoys reading, illustrating and spending time with her family golden retriever Heidi.

Ronke is an accountant with over fifteen years of experience in accounts reconciliation, gained within the aviation industry and higher education sectors. Passionate about driving organisational performance and competitiveness through digital transformation, she recently earned MSc in Management with Project Management, graduating with distinctions in Data-Driven Decision-Making for Business, Project Management Essentials, and Advanced Project Management. Ronke is proficient at streamlining processes and improving efficiency, effectively utilising both her professional skills and strong interpersonal abilities.

Additionally, Ronke is deeply committed to community and charity initiatives leveraging on her professional competencies. She aspires to develop humanitarian projects that address the social, emotional, and practical needs of people in the UK and internationally. A supportive and team-oriented individual, Ronke values open communication and mentorship, believing that a positive work culture is essential for high performance. She is passionate about connecting with others who share her desire to make a meaningful impact, and she is excited to join Young Manchester team in ensuring “that every child and young person in Manchester can thrive and realise their full potential through outstanding opportunities.”

Ronke enjoys spending her free time dedicated to her faith, family, and fun.

Bri is a dedicated advocate for change and empowerment. As a recent graduate with a degree in French and Italian, her journey in making a difference began as a Displaced Person Liaison Manager for a small charity. Here, Bri wholeheartedly supported refugees and asylum seekers, driven by her belief that no one should ever feel alone in their struggles.


Fluency in five languages has allowed Bri to connect with diverse communities and bridge cultural gaps, underlining her commitment to understanding and celebrating differences.


Passionate about inclusion and representation, in 2020, Bri launched BreahhCreates, a creative platform that champions Black women in the card industry. It's a reflection of Bri's deep-seated commitment to amplifying voices that deserve recognition.


In her role in grants and partnerships, Bri is excited to bring my diverse experiences to the table, working collaboratively to create opportunities and drive meaningful change.

Liv is a young changemaker from Fallowfield, Manchester. Before joining Young Manchester, Liv has worked with both local and international organisations. In her most recent role at Ashoka, Liv worked to connect international organisations with young people across Greater Manchester. Alongside her role at Young Manchester, Liv is also reading Education at Manchester Metropolitan University - motivated by a passion to change the education system.

Outside of Young Manchester, Liv is an award-winning young changemaker and has influenced local and national policy. This has included working with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to create OurPass, a free bus pass for 16-18-year-olds in Greater Manchester. More recently, Liv was appointed trustee of RECLAIM in July 2022, an organisation she has been working with for 10 years.

Liv is excited to bring her wealth of experience and passion to build a fairer system for young people and young Mancunians. She is passionate about delivering change and addressing the systemic inequalities that disadvantage young people.

Hasaan is a born-and-bred Mancunian raised in South Manchester. Before joining Young Manchester, he held various positions in small charities and large membership organisations. He has a wealth of experience from these positions and is excited to use this knowledge to build a more equal Manchester.

In his role with Young Manchester, Hasaan is working to deliver our flagship Young Ambassador programme and embed youth voices within our projects and funding streams. Most recently, Hasaan has worked on the Keeping Children and Young People Safe Project, in which he distributed funding with Children In Need to local community youth-led safety initiatives.

Hasaan's professional experience is extensive, with links to multiple partnership organisations nationwide. Alongside his work at Young Manchester, Hasaan has published research on youth work, COVID-19 and young people's participation. He will bring a wealth of experience to enrich, engage and ensure young people in Manchester have access to opportunities regardless of their background.

Laura has only recently moved to Manchester from Vancouver Island, Canada, but is looking forward to supporting the young people of this community! In Canada, she spent the last few years working as General Manager for a sustainable skincare business and freelancing as a podcast producer, focusing on building new connections, partnerships, and business development strategies. Prior to that she received her B.A. in Political Science and Communications with a focus on E.U. relations from the University of Victoria.

In her free time, you can usually find her spending too much time outside hiking, camping, and climbing or working on a new painting.

Sophie is passionate about building a fairer society for young people. Prior to joining Young Manchester, Sophie worked for a girls' rights charity as an engagement assistant, where she co-chaired their youth voice panel and worked to embed youth voice into their program. She has also volunteered for youth organisation Girlguiding for over 10 years, facilitating youth sessions for young girls, and is excited about the opportunity to continue to work directly with young people.

Alongside her role at Young Manchester, Sophie volunteers for a gender-based violence organisation. She is very passionate about violence against women and girls, previously completing an MA Human Rights where she researched the distinct experiences of migrant victim-survivors of domestic abuse.

In her spare time, Sophie enjoys spending time with her friends, doing art and pottery, and walking her dogs.