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LEAF Network

A team that invests in the futures of those left behind every day.

We're a tech nonprofit cultivating the strongest cross-campus community of its kind to deliver community building, academic support, and career development opportunities at scale.

🌱 Our Mission

To provide guidance & support to aspiring young professionals. Develop your selling point to compete with the elite. Prepare you for your early career.

Meet the Team

Jayden Hughes

Jayden, 19, is an award-winning engineering degree apprentice at JLR. Studied Maths, Physics and Further maths at A-level (A*AA). Founding Director of LEAF, Founder and President of JLR Basketball and winner of the Inspirational Youth Awards Young Leader of the Year.

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Jayden Hughes

Founder and CEO

Zoe Ogiemudia

Currently on a gap year, Zoe previously worked in construction consultancy, now working as a legal professional in real estate and private client law. Head of Law at LEAF while also doing freelance legal admin work for smaller companies. Zoe has established global contacts within the real estate industry

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Zoe Ogiemudia

Head of Law

Adel Hussein

First year degree apprentice at JLR as an engineer on the control systems pathway. Originally from West London, moved to midlands. Studied Maths, Physics and Criminology at A-levels. Currently focused on helping the youth land their dream apprenticeships through my experiences

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Adel Hussein

Head of Engineering

Alicja Baczmansk

First year Physics student at Imperial College London. Achieved A*A*A*A at Maths, Further Maths, Physics and Chemistry. Work experience at J.P.Morgan 2x, Morgan Stanley, and a spring week offer holder at Evercore, J.P.Morgan and Morgan Stanley.

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Alicja Baczmansk

Head of Finance

Suhail Seamcra

After completing his A-levels with an impressive achievement of A*AAAA, Suhail now embarked on a dynamic career path as a degree apprentice at Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). Pursuing a degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (EEE) while working as a propulsion engineer. He his also gaining invaluable experience that helps him to contribute to the design and development of cutting-edge propulsion systems like hybrid technologies, and electric Powertrains.

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Suhail Seamcra

Head of Engineering

Asar Ali

EY Intern Ambassador at YP and Ambassador and Social Media Head at LEAF Maths. An ambitious A-level student studying Mathematics, Physics, and Economics, with a strong passion for problem-solving, analytical thinking, and financial systems. Leads content creation and social media strategy at LEAF Network.

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Asar Ali

Head of Content & Social Media

Oluwatobi Salawu

Year 12, T Level student in Software Engineering. 4x hackathon winner and summer program offer-holder at Harvard. Leads all technical development at LEAF, including the website, user dashboard, AI tools, and backend infrastructure. Passionate about using tech to empower young people and build future-ready solutions.

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Oluwatobi Salawu

Head of Technology (Technical Lead)

Our Ambassadors

Afruika Ukaidi

Finance Ambassador

Benjamin Omokoko

Engineering Ambassador

Daria Andreea Preda

Law Ambassador

Sam Newmann

Law Ambassador

Teegan Hughes

Law Ambassador

Yasin Mutlu

Engineering Ambassador

Ali Hassan

Tech Ambassador

Hajar Mounmak

Finance Ambassador