Staff

Jo studied Latin and Classical Civilisation at school and gained a GSCE in both and an A-Level in Classical Civilisation, along with a starring role as Eurydice in the school production of Antigone. Having access to this kind of education gave her a solid grounding to go on to study theology, including learning biblical Hebrew, as well as a life-long interest in all things classical history. Her career to date has been in the voluntary youth sector, enabling children and young people to fulfil their potential and championing young people's rights to have access to the services they need and deserve. With almost twenty years' experience as a senior manager and CEO in the charity sector, Jo is delighted to be joining Classics for All as the Chief Executive.

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Sacha was fortunate to take Latin GCSE at her state school and first joined Classics for All in 2019 to help other children have the same opportunity. She loved how the subject covered language elements as well as discovering more about the classical world; this interest continues today. With a background in the charity sector spanning the arts and education, Sacha's thrilled to return as Head of Giving at an exciting time of the charity's development. 

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Alice studied Classics at Manchester University and then an MA in Museum Studies at Leicester University. She worked in Project Management and Training for The British Council, and then Manchester University before taking time out to bring up her family.  She became involved as a governor in her son’s school, helping to reintroduce Classics and then in 2016 she set up and ran the Liverpool College Network for Classics for All, which included running the Liverpool Greek Academy.  Alice also restarted the Liverpool Classical Association branch in 2021.  She is passionate about sharing the opportunity to study the ancient world with as many students as possible and is excited to take on the role of Programme Director.

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Anna was born in Greece, and grew up with Classics all around.  She studied Greek and Latin at UCL and did a Classics PGCE at Cambridge. She taught for 11 years in state secondary schools, including being a Head of Department.  In 2017, Anna became the London and SE Network Coordinator for Classics for All.  More recently, she also worked as a CfA trainer and created resources to support the teaching of Minimus.  Anna is excited to be taking on this new role, and using her experiences to support and advise others.  

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Otis was born and raised in Greece, where he studied Ancient Greek and Latin as part of the national secondary school curriculum. He later moved to the UK to read for a double bachelor’s degree in Classical Civilisation and Philosophy, followed by a brief stint at Oxford studying Linguistics. Combining his academic passion for classical languages with experience in the charity sector and as a tutor, Otis is excited to support Classics for All’s mission to make Classics accessible to all. He is delighted to be joining the charity as an Operations Officer and a member of the Programme Team.

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Fin has very early memories of listening to a cassette of the Odyssey which inspired a lifelong love of the Classics. Although his secondary school did not offer classics, he went on to study a BA in Ancient History and History at Leeds and an MLitt in Classics at St. Andrews. He took an especial interest in the lived experience of antiquity and wrote his MLitt thesis on psychological combat trauma in Alexander the Great’s Army, a subject he has additionally presented on beyond university. True to his initial classical interest, he also makes historical clothing in his spare time. Fin brings a diverse skillset acquired through working with major donors, in communications and in museum collections. His ethos has always focused on using classics to help people, and is delighted to offer his skills, experience and knowledge to Classics for All. 

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Sophia Marina-Jerome is a poet, writer, and fundraising professional originally from South Texas. She holds a BA in Creative Writing from Columbia University and an MFA in Literary Arts from Brown University, where she taught undergraduate poetry. Her poems have been published in journals including TAGGVERK, b l u s h, Second Factory, and mercury firs, among others.

With nearly a decade of experience in writing and editing, alongside several years in the non-profit sector, Sophia brings an intentional, creative, and detail-oriented approach to her work, shaped by both her literary practice and commitment to educational access. Sophia is thrilled to be joining Classics for All  to help share the transformative power of Classics, reading and writing with young people across the UK.