Our people
Vidhya Alakeson
Director of External Relations, Keir Starmer's office, Leader of the Opposition
Vidhya Alakeson is the Director of External Relations for Keir Starmer, Leader of the Opposition. She was previously Chief Executive of Power to Change, an independent trust established to support and grow community-led businesses across England.
Will Tanner
Founding Director, Onward
Will Tanner is the founding director of the campaigning thinktank Onward. He previously advised Theresa May (2013 to 2017), was a special adviser in the Home Office, and deputy head of policy in 10 Downing Street. He has worked for communications firm, Portland, and for the independent thinktank, Reform.
Tania Carregha
Senior Research Manager
Tania previously worked in consultancy for the health sector, and her background is in social psychology and social innovation. She has worked in Mexico City, Chicago, Rome and London, giving her an international perspective on community challenges. She is at her best when working creatively to develop solutions that improve people’s lives.
Nicola Bacon
Foundation Director, Social Life
Nicola is the director of a centre for expertise on innovation and peacemaking, set up by The Young Foundation. She was our director of local and advisory projects until 2012, leading programmes with councils and other partner agencies on local social innovation, communities and wellbeing. She was previously at the Home Office, and director of policy at Shelter.
