Brokerage Young Leaders

Hi my name is Anaka.

I study History and Spanish at UCL. I am particularly passionate about helping other students achieve their goals and support them along the way to help elevate their confidence the way The Brokerage has helped me. I would also like to ensure that my peers remember that their potential is endless and they can aspire to be whatever they want.

Hi! My name is Anisha.

I wanted to become a Changemaker Young Leader because I am committed to improving diversity and inclusion within the corporate world and believe that an inclusive workforce allows the values and beliefs of the wider communities to be understood, heard and reflected. Through being a Changemaker Young Leader, I aspire to use this opportunity to represent those from diverse backgrounds and take part in focus groups and reverse mentoring with senior leaders in order to break the barriers for young people to access opportunities within the corporate sphere!

Hello everyone! My name is Dhruti Alaiya.

I wanted to be a Changemaker Young Leader because I’ve seen the struggles first hand that the youth of the working class face in today’s economy through witnessing my family’s battle for economic stability. I want to use my experience in a positive way to support other young people like me and ensure that the corporate mould is broken, such that more diverse talent is included, irrespective of background or race. I’m passionate about making a positive change in our society and am looking forward to collaborating with like-minded individuals!

My name is Hodan Abdiaziz Ismail.

I wanted to become a Changemaker Young Leader because I want to help aid the relationship between the corporate world and young people from a similar background to me while also meeting like minded, determined people and improving the skills I need to one day join the
corporate world.

I’m Ishika Noor.

I am a second year Economics student studying at King’s College London. Thanks to The Brokerage I have gained a place on two internships. Over the course of two years with The Brokerage, I have learnt the importance of building strong relationships and the impact networking can have on gaining opportunities. My goal is to form a strong female cohort on how to navigate through the workplace and create a safe place to grow our careers.

I’m Jakaria.

I study Land Economy at the University of Cambridge. I’m interested in how disruptive technologies affect how people interact in society and the transformative power technology has in shaping social mobility and furthering social innovation. This entails a deep understanding of contemporary issues affecting how people interact with one another online, the network effects within communities and the remedies that best address such difficulties. My synergies revolve around the policy-law nexus, finance and technology. As a Changemaker Young Leader, I look forward to empowering organisations with the confidence in making the right decisions to upskill young people from underrepresented communities with meaningful impact.

I’m Kizrene Dodoo.

I‘m an aspiring solicitor who’s passionate about learning how laws have progressed due to actions/events. I have an interest in human rights, equality and history and tend to read many books that combine those 3 aspects. I am interested in how different demographics access the same routes or opportunities and why and how others tend to be more fortunate than others and engage in conversations on whether this is something that can be tackled. As a Changemaker Young Leader, I wish to engage more people in these difficult but necessary conversations and learn more from others in different fields.

My name is Manav Patel.

I am a penultimate year student studying Economics at the University of Nottingham. I am interested in the financial world and am passionate about football and helping people in need. As a Changemaker Young Leader, I want to engage in corporate speaker engagements and expert talks to promote diversity within the financial industry to help students from ethnic minority backgrounds break into, and move up the ladder within the industry.

My name is Nita Adebodun.

I am an A-Level student. As a Changemaker Young Leader, I hope to challenge prejudice within the business world and set a precedent that disproves the narratives of success through wealth and connections due to privilege. Through my passion for debating, I aim to speak for the youth who are often not given a podium to stand on. Inspired by my parents’ struggle to get me and my siblings a better education and life, I aspire to embody my understanding that character can be built on your perseverance and strive to be your best.

My name is Sade Walters.

I’m currently in my final year at university studying Economics with Accounting. I have many passions including sports, reading, and travelling but my ultimate passion is to ignite change. As a Changemaker Young Leader I aim to guide disadvantaged young people during their studies, support them in their early careers journey and motivate them to explore all the opportunities available to them by The Brokerage. I also aim to present a new perspective to professionals whilst building my network and personal brand.

I’m Sam Kenna.

Throughout my childhood, I have grown up with my life shaped by major financial events, which led to my fascination with financial markets, scandals and their regulation. From Wirecard to the massive cost of the pandemic, I want to be able to deconstruct and prevent these financial disasters for the future. As a Changemaker Young Leader, I hope to both inspire and make a path for neurodivergent people like me to access and thrive in financial and legal sectors. I want to be the role model I needed growing up.

Hi I’m Sarah.

I am currently doing an apprenticeship in insurance. I enjoy public speaking, debating and learning new things.
My aim as a Changemaker Young Leader is to provide corporations with the guidance to make themselves more inclusive and engaging through our Youth Consultancy. This will ensure that people from diverse backgrounds feel excited both when applying for new jobs and on entering the workforce. 

My name is Sharara Yonoszadeh.

I chose to become a Changemaker Young Leader as I want to give back what The Brokerage provided me with, to other like-minded peers. This role will enable me to help students with their professional and personal development and help promote The Brokerage to as many organisations as possible.

My name is Simran.

I am a final year undergraduate student. I am passionate about helping young people to excel. As a Changemaker Young Leader, I aim to promote diversity, equity and inclusion for young people who would like to work in corporate organisations.

I’m Stephen Odeleye.

I’m an incoming Land Economy undergraduate student at the University of Cambridge. I am passionate about Economics which is why I want to study it in university. As a Changemaker Young Leader, I aim to able to give more guidance on how the corporate world can create more opportunities for people like myself as well as ethnic groups. This can be through more targeted widening participation schemes.

I’m Szymon Pawluk.

The Brokerage has helped me in so many different ways throughout this past year and so I’ll take any opportunity I can to give back and help others make the most of their Brokerage experience. I’m passionate about social mobility and inclusion within the corporate environment, and by being a Changemaker Young Leader I aim to inspire others who come from an underrepresented background and ensure they can access the same opportunities as everyone else.

Hi my name is Vandan Somani.

As a student from both a low socioeconomic and ethnic minority upbringing, I am passionate about helping others receive amazing opportunities regardless of their background. I hope to develop my presenting and interpersonal skills and expand my network with industry professionals as a youth consultant.

I’m Zahra Ali.

With a diverse set of interests such as travelling, formula 1 and cooking, I am an economics student looking to pursue a career within the banking and finance sector.
I am passionate about helping young people reach their full potential, especially from less privileged backgrounds.
As a Changemaker Young Leader, I hope to influence corporate practices in their decision making as well as increasing diversity for women and people of colour.

My name is Sahra Faqi.

I’m currently in my second year studying BSc Consumer Behaviour and Marketing at the University of Reading. I am passionate about giving back and making a real difference to society with my contribution. What I aim to do as a Changemaker Young Leader is to be a voice for young people and speak on career related issues such as diversity within corporate organisations and have personal projects where I can speak on other relevant issues like the ongoing negative representation of ethnic minorities, religions, and cultures in the media.

Hi my name is Ammi Mulugeta.

I’m Billy.

I am an incoming second year studying Politics with Economics at Bath. I am passionate about politics because of its unpredictability and can apply the teachings in university to current affairs. Furthermore, I am also interested in the tech industry regarding new software updates and, more importantly, the sustainability goals they like to achieve. For example, Apple and Tesla. My aim for being a Changemaker Young Leader is to develop my skills in team working with other young leaders in upcoming programmes and gain networks along the way.

Hi! I’m Edna.

I’m a second-year Politics and French student at the University of Kent. I have a range of passions from music/podcasts, journaling and video essays on social causes. These have inspired my unique experiences as a Changemaker Young Leader, such as hosting a webinar on student mental health and co-hosting on the A-Z podcast to discuss important issues affecting students.

As a Changemaker Young Leader, I aim to continue developing my skills and understanding in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. This would be to further encourage social mobility within corporations; from the branding aspect and the hiring process.

Hi, I’m Efetobore.

What particularly attracted me to apply to become a Changemaker Young Leader in the first place, was the opportunity it presented to both develop my personal and professional brand, as well as the unique opportunity to connect and meet with other like minded students from similar backgrounds to uplift each other as we enter our new professional lives.

Hi everyone, I am Elizabet.

I study Psychology and Education at the University of Cambridge. I am passionate about bringing positive change, diversity and inclusion at the workplace. As a Changemaker Young Leader, I hope to dispel many misconceptions about the corporate world and to aid other students who feel as though the social background is a barrier between them and their desired professional career. I gain a lot of satisfaction when working with like-minded students to produce personal and professional growth by taking part in a range of talks, masterclasses and focus groups to provide positive and meaningful outcomes.

Hi! I’m Emily.

I am currently in my second year at the University of Nottingham studying Economics and this will be my third year as a Young Leader at the Brokerage. I am particularly passionate about public speaking and believe it is a powerful tool one can use to convey important messages and motivate others. I have been able to deliver many talks and workshops to upskill and inspire young people. As a Changemaker Young Leader, I hope to continue doing this while also interacting with more senior leaders to encourage them to take more steps to tackle inequalities in the corporate world.

Hi, I’m Ibrahim.

I applied to become a Changemaker Young Leader as I enjoy learning and helping others. I’m passionate about righting injustices and want to participate in development of strategy to address this.

Hi everyone, I’m Michaela.

I’m a third year Law student at the University of Warwick. I am passionate about positive representation and ensuring that people from deprived communities are well reflected in the corporate world. My aim as a Changemaker Young Leader is to support organisations who are  motivated in reshaping their workforce, to be more diverse and innovative by providing advice on how they can make their recruitment process fair and equitable.

Hi! I’m Sean.

I applied to become a Changemaker Young Leader to gain new experiences, honing and developing my skills when learning more about leadership, vocational and organisation skills.

My name is Sophie.

I am passionate about helping likeminded individuals with a similar work ethic. I am taking a gap year and will go onto study Economics at UCL. I aim to use my drive, grit and determination as a Changemaker Young Leader to consult, influence and advise Brokerage partners especially in order to bring diversity of thought to a variety of different firms.

Hi everyone, I’m Aadil.

I am a final year BSc Geography student at Royal Holloway, University of London. I have been part of The Brokerage for four years where I have sought to continue improve the diversity and inclusivity of the corporate working world for those who come from disadvantaged and underprivileged backgrounds.

As a Geography student, I am aware of the issues and lack of opportunities that those from working class backgrounds face. As a Changemaker Young Leader, I will continue to interact with the corporate world to tackle inequalities in the workspace to ensure everyone has the same opportunities without coming from a certain background.

Hi I’m Sultan.

I’m passionate about underrepresented people doing well in their respective fields (especially the corporate world), and as a black person myself, I want to make a difference in the future for myself and my peers in a similar position. Being a Changemaker Young Leader allows me to make my own contribution to society rather than just playing a passive part.

Hi, my name is Yasmine and I’m a Changemaker Young Leader.

The Brokerage has been of huge help to me in my career journey and has assisted me in understanding how to navigate the corporate world. I’m from a background which is underrepresented in terms of social class, ethnicity and gender. What I always emphasise is that it’s not that students from underrepresented backgrounds are less intelligent, rather they just don’t have the access and insight needed to excel in these spaces. As a Changemaker Young Leader, I hope to keep proving to ‘people like me’ that there is a space for us within the corporate sphere.