Our people
Kieran Toms
Alumni
Jasper Morvaridi
Alumni
Jonathan Crowley
Alumni
Al Mathers
Associate
Having previously been Director of Research and Learning at the RSA, and Head of Research at Good Things Foundation, Al is passionate about The Young Foundation’s commitment to realising a fairer future with communities, and supporting evidence-driven social change.
Jessica Redmond
Jess was a Senior Researcher at The Young Foundation, 2022-25. They were previously a policymaker at the Bank of England, held roles in government, policy research, and education, and explored youth unemployment and educational inequality as part of the Year Here Social Innovation Fellowship.
Henry Kippin
CEO, North of Tyne Combined Authority
Henry was formerly a Trustee at The Young Foundation. Prior to his current role, he was CEO at the West Midlands Combined Authority, responsible for its work on inclusive growth, public service reform, climate change and digital.
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.