Lead Research Consultant – London Office
Elektra Lapavitsas is a Consultant at Rocket Science, with a background in policy-driven research, education, and youth engagement. She brings experience across consultancy, academia, and frontline teaching, combining strategic insight with practical delivery. Her work focuses on improving outcomes for young people and marginalised communities through inclusive, participatory approaches and trauma-informed practice.
Elektra has led and supported research and evaluation projects across youth services, education, and public service reform, working with local authorities, national charities, educators, and young people themselves. She is passionate about translating evidence into accessible, actionable recommendations that inform policy and practice. Her approach is rooted in equity, collaboration, and a commitment to amplifying lived experience.
BA in History, University of Cambridge
MSc in Social Policy London School of Economics
QTS in Primary Education, Kingston University
Specialist areas:
- Participatory and trauma-informed research
- Youth services and education equity
- Mixed-methods evaluation and learning partnerships
- Stakeholder engagement and co-design
- Communication of evidence for diverse audiences
Portfolio:
- Young Westminster Foundation, Needs Analysis – Co-produced research with peer researchers to inform local service priorities
- Prince’s Trust, Alternative Education Evaluation – National evaluation of programmes supporting excluded young people
- For Baby’s Sake, My Future Me Evaluation – evaluation of a pilot programme supporting care-experienced young people
- Ocean Regeneration Trust, Grants Programme Evaluation – Assessment of community regeneration and youth engagement initiatives
- Democracy Access Research – Community-led research with young volunteers in Greece
- Inclusive Curriculum Redesign – Evidence-based learning pathways developed with NGOs and parents
- Faculty CPD Programme – Developed and led raining on best practice for creating equitable learning in the classroom
Little weaknesses
- Legally Blonde (it’s a masterpiece)
- Olives
- Reality TV
