I’ve always been motivated to conduct robust, high-quality research that is informed and shaped by the people it affects and ultimately works to understand and reduce inequalities.

I love being part of the Rocket Science leadership team. There’s a lot of variety in my work because my role contributes to all areas of the business and the people I get to work with are great.

Sara is Interim Director of Scotland supporting the delivery and further development of our work in Scotland, as well as helping to further progress trauma-informed approaches across all of our work at Rocket Science.

I am passionate about grants and always delighted to see the incredible impacts they make to charities, organisations and of course, beneficiaries!

My interests are varied including placemaking and the built environment, the health and wellbeing of children and young people, and the arts as a tool for social change.

I have experience in a wide range of policy areas, including employment, skills, education, health, and sport.

I am deeply committed to utilising my advanced skills in research, evaluation, project management and stakeholder engagement to design and implement projects that work with and for systematically marginalised communities in driving positive social change.

Iona joined the Newcastle office as a Consultant in January 2024. Her academic background is in Human Geography with research interests in environmental justice, gender, and feminist methods. She is highly motivated to broaden her interests by working with clients on a range of social justice issues. 

Jamal is motivated and passionate in using his expertise to contribute to the social and personal change within communities, groups and organisations.

Motivated and driven by contributing to making social change, giving disadvantaged people a voice and changing society for the better.

I am interested in applying economic reasoning to improve the lives of people through the tool of effective policymaking.

Andy Hyde is an experienced researcher, facilitator, learning designer, project manager and dot joiner. He has worked in many different areas and roles, creating spaces and communities that enable people to share their expertise, experiences and stories.

Gianluca is interested in researching, evaluating and developing projects with a social focus, especially those that incorporate participant action and other social action-based elements. 

Morna Ronnie runs a consultancy called The People Portfolio and has worked with Rocket Science as a recruitment and people consultant since 2023.

I enjoy translating strategic objectives into operational delivery to secure social, economic and environmental outcomes.

Dr Rosaleen O'Brien helps clients identity how they might improve existing services and/ or how to develop and evaluate novel interventions that might reduce inequalities and improve quality of life.

SJ is Founding Director of Progress Partners and has worked with the Rocket Science team providing marketing and communications support since 2021.

Bushra Ahmed is a business woman, NED, strategic consultant and community activist, with over 25 years of experience in strategy, governance, finance and community engagement.

Alison Gregory is an independent academic and person-centred counsellor. As a counsellor, Alison has worked for the NHS and several charities, including working with women in refuge.

Dr Billy Bryan is the Evaluation and Research Leader in the Science and Emerging Technologies (SET) team at RAND Europe, a not-for-profit policy think tank in Cambridge, UK.

Helen Killingley has over 15 years of experience in the charity and sports sectors. Her passion lies in philanthropic grant-making and designing accessible services to support those in need.

Jason Nuttall has spent a number of years in a range of fundraising roles securing grant and contract income for charities and social enterprises with focus on supporting deprived communities, growing active citizenship and community engagement.

Joe Ferns has extensive experience in the non-profit sector, having spent 20 years working in various roles, including 10 years in senior leadership positions.

Kelly Rust is an interim, director, coach and mentor working in charities and social businesses.